Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell |  |  | Elgin City | Elgin City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Andy Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
| Ulrich Avenet | U. Avenet |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 |  | Giampietro Memmo | G. Memmo | |||||||||
| Don Strachan | D. Strachan | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 |  | Steve Le Saux | S. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Morgan Gottardi | M. Gottardi | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Simon Proctor | S. Proctor | |||||||||
| Don Collins | D. Collins | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Jermaine Lowe | J. Lowe | |||||||||
| Pedro Molina | P. Molina |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Francis Lightfoot | F. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Andy Naysmith | A. Naysmith | | 71 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Alex McStay | A. McStay | ||||||||
| Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Christian Lindemann | C. Lindemann |  | 68 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Stuart James | S. James | |||||||||
| Tommy Burbage | T. Burbage | | 73 | A | | 10 | | | A | 58 | | Jose Lozano | J. Lozano | ||||||||
| Chris Dyer | C. Dyer | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Glynn Griffin | G. Griffin | |||||||||
| Simon Herzog | S. Herzog | | 67 | A | | 12 | | M | 52 | | Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Tieme Boateng | T. Boateng |  | 64 | M | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Richard Thomson | R. Thomson | |||||||||
| Dominic Booth | D. Booth | | 60 | A | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 9,004 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Naysmith.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Naysmith.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Andy Naysmith plays the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
4.04
0-0Francis Lightfoot barges into Duncan Gemmell. Francis Lightfoot is warned by the referee! Duncan Gemmell runs off the knock.
6.56
0-0Giampietro Memmo surges forward with the ball. Giampietro Memmo passes the ball forward to Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
9.35
Steve Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McStay. Alex McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.31
Giampietro Memmo flicks a high pass forward to Francis Lightfoot who brings the ball under control. Francis Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James plays the ball forward to Glynn Griffin who has made a great run into the box. Glynn Griffin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.51
0-0Don Strachan threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell passes the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.01
Steve Le Saux makes a beautiful solo run. With imagination, Steve Le Saux plays the ball forward to Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano threads a neat ball through to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gary Dickov manages to keep it out.
18.03
Christian Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
20.33
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.14
Francis Lightfoot makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Lightfoot shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
27.25
1-0Andy Naysmith hits a low pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Andy Niven had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
30.26
Don Collins sees Andy Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Naysmith laces a weighted ball forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Andy Niven reads it well. Great keeping!
38.16
Duncan Gemmell passes the ball forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Burbage and advances towards the goal... Chris Dyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
44.03
Andy Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Niven who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Elgin City kick off the second half!
47.15
1-0Alex McStay clumsily knocks into Pedro Molina. The referee calls over Alex McStay and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Molina carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.53
Alex McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.18
Steve Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Lowe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Lowe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jermaine Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
54.36
Ulrich Avenet flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Duncan Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Proctor.
57.58
Andy Naysmith catches Simon Proctor on the ankles. Andy Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Simon Proctor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.41
Steve Le Saux sees Francis Lightfoot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Jose Lozano controls it well on his chest. Jose Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
60.12
1-0Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Elgin City have made a substitution with Garry Morrison replacing Glynn Griffin .
61.18
Duncan Gemmell passes the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.05
1-0Duncan Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Lowe. The referee calls over Duncan Gemmell and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.58
Francis Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
72.51
Jermaine Lowe takes it forward alone. Jermaine Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
77.07
Elgin City have made a substitution with Richard Thomson replacing Paul White and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.12
Alex McStay comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Molina. Alex McStay is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Molina runs off the knock.
84.18
Alex McStay barges into Ulrich Avenet. Alex McStay is warned by the referee again! Ulrich Avenet runs off the knock.
89.06
Andy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Andy Niven. Excellent save.
90.00
1-0Steve Le Saux flicks a high pass forward to Alex McStay who brings the ball under control. Alex McStay advances with the ball. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Morrison. Don Collins catches Garry Morrison on the ankles. Garry Morrison appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
21.2%
45.9%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Burbage of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ulrich Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morgan Gottardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Gemmell (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Christian Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommy Burbage (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Chris Dyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Simon Herzog (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tieme Boateng (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Niven (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Giampietro Memmo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Le Saux (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Simon Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Lowe (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Francis Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex McStay (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Paul White (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Lozano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glynn Griffin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Thomson (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Elliott (GK) | 0 | |