Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 8,323 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mason.


0.00
Alloa Athletic get the match underway!
2.46
Kevin Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Garry Morrison. Kevin Dalglish is given a warning by the referee! Garry Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.15
Francis Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart James. Stuart James knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
15.22
Giampietro Memmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Griffin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Griffin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.29
Gavin Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.23
Francis Lightfoot passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stuart James. Stuart James plays a scrappy one-two with Glynn Griffin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart James strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Stuart James scores for Elgin City!!
28.42
Stefan Iachini makes a probing pass to Dominic Hutchison. Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Burley controls it well on his chest. Dominic Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Niven who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
Garry Morrison clumsily knocks into Kevin Dalglish. The referee calls over Garry Morrison and warns him to calm down! Kevin Dalglish runs off the knock.
34.48
Les Scowcroft sees Kevin Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.31
Francis Lightfoot passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan McCoist.
39.02
Corner kick to Elgin City. Francis Lightfoot plays it to the far post. Duncan McCoist scoops up the ball.
42.30
Glynn Griffin comes in with a late challenge on Seb Klos. Glynn Griffin is warned by the referee! Seb Klos stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.56
Cristiano Jardim runs forward with the ball. Cristiano Jardim hits a low pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City get the second half underway!
48.33
Les Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison controls it well on his chest. Gavin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Le Saux.
51.47
Jermaine Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Jardim.
55.40
Jermaine Lowe flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Griffin who takes it down. Glynn Griffin finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Duncan McCoist!
57.34
Steve Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Morrison. Steve Le Saux is shown the yellow card! Gavin Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.54
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alex McStay replacing Glynn Griffin .Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Gary Mason replacing Dominic Burley .
63.46
Steve Le Saux makes a simple pass to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Alex McStay collects the pass. Alex McStay cuts inside the box! Alex McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Duncan McCoist!
65.51
Jermaine Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Stuart James controls it well on his chest. Stuart James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.30
Alex Young sees Stuart James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Duncan McCoist manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.24
With vision, Les Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Gary Mason. Gary Mason plays a one-two with Kevin Collins and advances towards the goal... Gary Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
73.13
Les Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Gary Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Mason makes a great pass forward. Kevin Collins runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.29
Steve Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Jardim.
77.11
Elgin City have made a substitution with Paul White replacing Garry Morrison .Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Craig Souness replacing Cristiano Jardim and Neil Telfer replacing Kevin Dalglish .
81.48
Paul White knocks the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay deftly passes the ball to Stuart James, releasing him through on goal. Stuart James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
85.30
Alex Young makes a simple pass to Alex McStay. Alex McStay shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart James of Elgin City

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

1.Duncan McCoist (GK)
8
2.Stefan Iachini (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
7
4.Guillermo Molina (DEF)
6
5.Seb Klos (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Dalglish (MID)
7
7.Dominic Hutchison (MID)
6
8.Les Scowcroft (MID)
7
9.Dominic Burley (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Collins (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Morrison (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Craig Souness (MID)
6
13.Neil Telfer (MID)
6
14.Gary Mason (MID)
6