Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Elgin City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the match underway!
2.04
Gavin Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Jose Lozano who brings the ball under control. Jose Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alec Mckinlay is on top of it.
3.40
Terry Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Sander Van Der Ree collects the pass. Sander Van Der Ree shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Niven with no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
9.20
Francis Lightfoot comes in with a high challenge, catching Matt Dalglish with his studs. Francis Lightfoot is shown the red card!! Matt Dalglish runs off the knock.
12.45
Garry Dalglish makes a strong solo run forward. Garry Dalglish sees Sander Van Der Ree in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Der Ree whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Andy Niven is on top of it.
14.37
Jermaine Lowe hacks Paul Rohrschneider from behind! The referee calls over Jermaine Lowe and warns him to calm down! Paul Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
20.15
Kevin Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider sees Sander Van Der Ree in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Der Ree shoots from outside the area but is denied by Andy Niven. Excellent save.
21.20
Alex Young flicks a high pass forward to Jose Lozano who brings the ball under control. Jose Lozano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dalglish.
24.38
Stephen Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter rushes past Steve Le Saux! Pegguy Colleter comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.36
Paul Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Pegguy Colleter collects the pass. Pegguy Colleter makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.14
Steve Le Saux makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano plays a quick one-two with Stuart James and rushes in on goal... Jose Lozano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.04
Matt Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider darts forward. Paul Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball towards Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players seem much more motivated whilst the Elgin City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the second half underway!
49.20
Berwick Rangers are in full control of this game.
51.57
Stephen Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.33
Paul Rohrschneider flicks the ball to his team mate, Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter threads the ball through to Stephen Mason but he's offside!
57.27
Matt Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mcinnes who takes it down. Stephen Mcinnes sees Stephen Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.11
Glynn Griffin runs up as Garry Morrison takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Glynn Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.54
Berwick Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes and Alex Gemmill replacing Sander Van Der Ree .
65.35
Stuart James clumsily knocks into Kevin Thomson. The referee warns Stuart James to calm down! Kevin Thomson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.31
Terry Cooke passes the ball forward to Alex Gemmill. Alex Gemmill plays a one-two with Pegguy Colleter and rushes in on goal... Alex Gemmill shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.48
Elgin City have made 2 substitutions with Simon Proctor replacing Jose Lozano and Paul White replacing Garry Morrison and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
84.31
Garry Dalglish plays the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gemmill. Alex Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
76.4%
23.6%
Play Area
23.6%
47.2%
29.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pegguy Colleter of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings
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)
6
7.Terry Cooke (MID)
6
8.Paul Rohrschneider (MID)
8
9.Stephen Mason (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sander Van Der Ree (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pegguy Colleter (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alex Gemmill (GK)
6
13.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
14.Matthew Beckham (MID)
0

1.Andy Niven (GK)
6
2.Gavin Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Giampietro Memmo (DEF)
6
4.Steve Le Saux (DEF)
6
5.Alex Young (MID)
6
6.Jermaine Lowe (MID)
5
7.Francis Lightfoot (MID)red card
3
8.Garry Morrison (MID)
6
9.Stuart James (ATT)
6
10.Jose Lozano (ATT)
6
11.Glynn Griffin (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex McStay (MID)
0
13.Paul White (MID)
6
14.Simon Proctor (DEF)
6