Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell55
G
1
G
75Duncan NivenD. Niven
Richard McGroryR. McGrory67
D
2
D
70Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Gianfranco GalliG. Galli57
D
captain3
D
55Giampietro MemmoG. Memmo
Andy HendryA. Hendry53
D
4
D
50Simon ProctorS. Proctor
Garry ClelandG. Cleland52
D
5
M
62Alex YoungA. Young
Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay60
M
6
M
60Julian CanoJ. Cano
Craig MortonC. Morton58
M
7
M
59Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe
Gary HansenG. Hansen61
A
8
M
58Francis LightfootF. Lightfoot
Gian Luca RutzittuG. Rutzittu60
A
9
A
69Stuart JamesS. James
Philippe BanchelliP. Banchelli57
A
10captain
A
63Alex MatteoA. Matteo
John LiddellJ. Liddell53
A
11
A
57Glynn GriffinG. Griffin
 
Garry NivenG. Niven54
G
12
G
67Andy NivenA. Niven
Anton HermannA. Hermann53
M
13
M
53Paul WhiteP. White
John WhiteJ. White51
M
14
M
52Alex McStayA. McStay

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 8,660 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Elliott.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the match underway!
6.50
Andy Hendry makes a simple pass to Craig Morton. Craig Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.28
With vision, Julian Cano plays the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James whips in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.26
Jermaine Lowe threads the ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. With a superhuman jump, Glynn Griffin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dominic Gemmell manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.47
Julian Cano comes in with a late challenge on Craig Morton. The referee calls over Julian Cano and warns him to calm down! Craig Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.17
Gianfranco Galli volleys a long ball forward. Gian Luca Rutzittu whips in a cross ball towards John Liddell. John Liddell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.42
Giampietro Memmo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.41
Stuart James catches Andy Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart James and warns him to calm down! Andy Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.51
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hansen controls it well on his chest. Gary Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
38.38
Jermaine Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo shoots from long range. It's there!! Dominic Gemmell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.25
Andy Hendry makes a simple pass to Craig Morton. Craig Morton hits a low pass to Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Proctor.
44.37
Jermaine Lowe knocks the ball forward to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin shoots from long range. Dominic Gemmell gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arbroath players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Arbroath kicking off!
49.47
Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell threads the ball through into the box. Gary Hansen rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.31
Francis Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
55.13
Giampietro Memmo knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Cano. Julian Cano threads a neat ball through to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo makes a convincing header. Dominic Gemmell comfortably punches it away to safety.
60.32
Elgin City have made a substitution with Andy Niven replacing Glynn Griffin .
66.52
Francis Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Stuart James who takes it down. Stuart James shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
69.31
Francis Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart James scores for Elgin City!!
73.58
Giampietro Memmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot knocks the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
75.23
Craig Morton flicks a high pass forward. Gian Luca Rutzittu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Luca Rutzittu plays a one-two with Gary Hansen and advances towards the goal... Gian Luca Rutzittu muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
77.43
Elgin City have made a substitution with Paul White replacing Francis Lightfoot .
81.25
Paul White threads the ball through to Andy Niven. Andy Niven shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
83.53
Craig Morton flicks a high pass forward. John Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Proctor.
85.39
Jermaine Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianfranco Galli.
87.34
Neil Mckinlay hits a low pass to John Liddell. John Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.27
Simon Proctor flicks a high pass forward to Julian Cano who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Julian Cano plays the ball forward to Andy Niven. Andy Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Dominic Gemmell gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

Elgin City
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
35.9%
42.2%
21.9%

Scorers
John Liddell 18
Gary Hansen 49
Stuart James 22, 69
Alex Matteo 38

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

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Gemmell (GK)
7
2.Richard McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Gianfranco Galli (DEF)
6
4.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Garry Cleland (DEF)
6
6.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
6
7.Craig Morton (MID)
6
8.Gary Hansen (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Gian Luca Rutzittu (ATT)
6
10.Philippe Banchelli (ATT)
6
11.John Liddell (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Garry Niven (GK)
0
13.Anton Hermann (MID)
0
14.John White (MID)
0

1.Duncan Niven (GK)
6
2.Gavin Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Giampietro Memmo (DEF)
6
4.Simon Proctor (DEF)
6
5.Alex Young (MID)
6
6.Julian Cano (MID)
6
7.Jermaine Lowe (MID)
8
8.Francis Lightfoot (MID)
6
9.Stuart James (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Alex Matteo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Glynn Griffin (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Niven (GK)
6
13.Paul White (MID)
6
14.Alex McStay (MID)
0