Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary DickovG. Dickov61
G
1
G
69Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Ulrich AvenetU. Avenet70
D
2
D
75Kevin TelferK. Telfer
Don StrachanD. Strachan69
D
3
D
66Matt DalglishM. Dalglish
Morgan GottardiM. Gottardi59
D
4
D
58Garry DalglishG. Dalglish
Don CollinsD. Collins50
D
5
D
54Kevin ThomsonK. Thomson
Pedro MolinaP. Molina71
M
6
M
67Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes
Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith71
M
captain7
M
61Terry CookeT. Cooke
Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell70
M
8captain
M
59Paul RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider
Christian LindemannC. Lindemann68
M
9
A
60Stephen MasonS. Mason
Tommy BurbageT. Burbage73
A
10
A
59Sander Van Der ReeS. Van Der Ree
Chris DyerC. Dyer68
A
11
A
58Pegguy ColleterP. Colleter
 
Simon HerzogS. Herzog67
A
12
G
65Alex GemmillA. Gemmill
Tieme BoatengT. Boateng64
M
13
M
58Craig HopkinC. Hopkin
Dominic BoothD. Booth60
A
14
M
57Matthew BeckhamM. Beckham

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Berwick Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.


0.00
Motherwell kick off the first half!
3.47
Stephen Mcinnes barges into Duncan Gemmell. The referee calls over Stephen Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Duncan Gemmell runs off the knock.
4.15
Paul Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Sander Van Der Ree collects the pass. Sander Van Der Ree sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
6.08
Kevin Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Terry Cooke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Cooke sees Sander Van Der Ree in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Der Ree lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.38
Terry Cooke threads a neat ball through to Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter plays a one-two with Sander Van Der Ree and rushes in on goal... Pegguy Colleter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gary Dickov reads it well. Nice keeping!
14.52
Duncan Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
16.39
Duncan Gemmell makes a simple pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.44
Andy Naysmith hacks Paul Rohrschneider from behind! The referee calls over Andy Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Paul Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
26.24
Duncan Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Telfer.
34.45
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Gemmell shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.45
Terry Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Sander Van Der Ree and advances towards the goal... Stephen Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.29
Duncan Gemmell makes a probing pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.23
Garry Dalglish makes a strong solo run forward. Garry Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Stephen Mcinnes hacks Christian Lindemann from behind! The referee calls over Stephen Mcinnes again and warns him to calm down! Christian Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers kick off!
47.29
Stephen Mcinnes catches Duncan Gemmell on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Mcinnes to one side and gives him yet another warning! Duncan Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.24
Morgan Gottardi comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Mcinnes. The referee warns Morgan Gottardi to calm down! Stephen Mcinnes runs off the knock.
49.05
Morgan Gottardi makes a probing pass to Pedro Molina. Pedro Molina surges forward with the ball. Pedro Molina plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Dyer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Molina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
57.00
Andy Naysmith hits a low pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.10
Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Berwick Rangers have made a substitution with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes .
66.51
Duncan Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.16
Terry Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.52
Craig Hopkin sees Sander Van Der Ree in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Der Ree hits a low pass to Stephen Mason. Some silky footwork from Stephen Mason provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Don Collins.
77.58
Craig Hopkin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gary Dickov scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
78.41
Duncan Gemmell plays the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
84.58
Pedro Molina darts forward. Pedro Molina whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.47
Don Strachan hits a low pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
89.45
Don Collins advances with the ball. Don Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage advances inside the box! Tommy Burbage takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Berwick Rangers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
28.2%
46.5%
25.4%

Scorers
Pedro Molina 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Molina of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Gary Dickov (GK)
6
2.Ulrich Avenet (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Morgan Gottardi (DEF)
6
5.Don Collins (DEF)
7
6.Pedro Molina (MID)goal scored
9
7.Andy Naysmith (MID)yellow card
5
8.Duncan Gemmell (MID)
8
9.Christian Lindemann (MID)
6
10.Tommy Burbage (ATT)
6
11.Chris Dyer (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Herzog (ATT)
0
13.Tieme Boateng (MID)
0
14.Dominic Booth (ATT)
0

1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
3.Matt Dalglish (DEF)
6
4.Garry Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
5
7.Terry Cooke (MID)
7
8.Paul Rohrschneider (MID)
6
9.Stephen Mason (ATT)
6
10.Sander Van Der Ree (ATT)
6
11.Pegguy Colleter (ATT)
7
 
12.Alex Gemmill (GK)
0
13.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
14.Matthew Beckham (MID)
0