Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Niccolo Brown | N. Brown | |||||||||
| Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | John Davidson | J. Davidson | |||||||||
| Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht | |||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Matt Sullivan | M. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | | 51 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Gary McStay | G. McStay | ||||||||
| Carl Godber | C. Godber | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Alec Gemmell | A. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Carl Benali | C. Benali | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | John Souness | J. Souness | |||||||||
| Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 39 | | Don McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Gavin McStay | G. McStay | | 51 | A | | 10 | | | A | 54 | | Kevin Burley | K. Burley | ||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Garry Law | G. Law | |||||||||
| Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler | | 52 | D | | 12 | | D | 48 | | Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | |||||||||
| Garry Johnstone | G. Johnstone | | 48 | D | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | 14 | | G | 45 | | Duncan Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,534 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Glass.
0.00
0-0Montrose get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Gary McStay passes the ball forward to Garry Law. Garry Law skips past Gary Naysmith! Some good footwork from Garry Law provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.22
0-0Carl Godber comes in with a late challenge on Alec Gemmell. The referee brings Carl Godber to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Gemmell runs off the knock.
14.01
Carl Benali makes a simple pass to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
21.05
Gary McStay catches Carl Benali on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary McStay and warns him to calm down! Carl Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.58
Callum Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler makes a simple pass to Craig Mason. Craig Mason plays a quick one-two with Gavin McStay and rushes in on goal... Craig Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.56
0-0Bakary Rösler takes it forward alone. Bakary Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.27
Gary McStay threads a neat ball through to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Burley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.48
Carl Benali surges forward with the ball. Carl Benali shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players seem much more motivated whilst the Montrose players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
54.47
John Souness passes the ball forward to Garry Law. Garry Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
59.34
0-0Carl Godber passes the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Niccolo Brown!
61.07
Carl Benali decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mason. Craig Mason side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.25
Duncan Dalglish darts forward. Duncan Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Garry Henderson who takes it down. Garry Henderson shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.54
1-0Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McStay controls it well on his chest. Gavin McStay advances inside the box! Gavin McStay rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.56
1-0Uwe Schacht knocks the ball forward to John Souness. John Souness sees space and advances. John Souness makes a great pass forward. Garry Law runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.16
Gary Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Carl Godber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Godber threads a neat ball through to Craig Mason. Craig Mason edges inside the box! Craig Mason tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.48
1-0Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Dietmar Metzler replacing Duncan Dalglish and Garry Johnstone replacing Carl Benali .
78.49
Carl Godber sees space and advances. Carl Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Mason. Craig Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Niccolo Brown keeps it out!
83.58
Gary McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley plays a one-two with Garry Law and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Burley provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
84.37
Garry Johnstone clumsily knocks into Alec Gemmell. Garry Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Alec Gemmell runs off the knock.
87.45
Alec Gemmell plays the ball forward to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley rushes past Dominic Liddell! Kevin Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
24.4%
50%
25.6%
Scorers
| Gavin McStay 70 | Kevin Burley 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Burley of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carl Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Benali (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin McStay (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Johnstone (DEF) | 5 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Don McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Burley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Garry Law (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Gough (GK) | 0 | |