Match Report


Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay69
G
1
G
55Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Kevin TelferK. Telfer76
D
2
D
67Richard McGroryR. McGrory
Clive ClemenceC. Clemence74
D
3captain
D
57Gianfranco GalliG. Galli
Alec SounessA. Souness53
D
4
D
53Andy HendryA. Hendry
Aaron CollymoreA. Collymore47
D
5
D
52Garry ClelandG. Cleland
Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes68
M
6
M
60Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Terry CookeT. Cooke61
M
7
M
58Craig MortonC. Morton
Paul RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider60
M
captain8
A
61Gary HansenG. Hansen
Stephen MasonS. Mason62
A
9
A
60Gian Luca RutzittuG. Rutzittu
Duncan GreigD. Greig62
A
10
A
57Philippe BanchelliP. Banchelli
Sander Van Der ReeS. Van Der Ree59
A
11
A
53John LiddellJ. Liddell
 
Alex GemmillA. Gemmill65
G
12
G
54Garry NivenG. Niven
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin58
M
13
M
53Anton HermannA. Hermann
Pegguy ColleterP. Colleter58
A
14
M
51John WhiteJ. White

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 9,646 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.


0.00
Berwick Rangers kick off!
8.22
With some swift thinking, Craig Morton plays the ball forward to Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
10.48
Kevin Telfer makes a simple pass to Terry Cooke. Terry Cooke sees Duncan Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Greig knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.38
Craig Morton comes in with a late challenge on Clive Clemence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clive Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.11
Andy Hendry makes a probing pass to Craig Morton. Craig Morton sees a break and surges forward. Craig Morton shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
18.56
Clive Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
21.44
Alec Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mason shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.45
Paul Rohrschneider makes an attacking run forward. Paul Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.40
With some swift thinking, Neil Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.53
Alec Souness pushes up the pitch. Alec Souness hits a low pass to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.55
Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Greig who brings the ball under control. Duncan Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hendry.
38.57
Richard McGrory pushes mid-way up the pitch. Richard McGrory makes a simple pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards John Liddell. John Liddell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
44.24
Aaron Collymore sees Stephen Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason makes a pass forward but Duncan Greig makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
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. Arbroath also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Arbroath kick off and get the second half underway!
48.25
Andy Hendry passes the ball forward to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alec Mckinlay gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
49.06
With a delightful solo run, Paul Rohrschneider stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Rohrschneider makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sander Van Der Ree. Andy Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
51.06
Clive Clemence makes a simple pass to Terry Cooke. Terry Cooke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Terry Cooke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.33
Craig Morton threads a neat ball through to Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.27
Clive Clemence surges forward with the ball. Clive Clemence runs straight at the opposition's defence. Clive Clemence plays a one-two with Duncan Greig and advances towards the goal... Gianfranco Galli clumsily knocks into Clive Clemence. Clive Clemence appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.56
Gianfranco Galli flicks a high pass forward. Craig Morton controls it well on his chest. Craig Morton knocks the ball forward to Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
59.48
Paul Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason plays a quick one-two with Sander Van Der Ree and rushes in on goal... Stephen Mason comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
60.39
Berwick Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes and Alex Gemmill replacing Duncan Greig .
61.45
Garry Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Craig Morton who brings the ball under control. Craig Morton brings the ball forward. Craig Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Liddell but the linesman indicates offside!
63.25
Clive Clemence clumsily knocks into Gian Luca Rutzittu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gian Luca Rutzittu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.41
Clive Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hopkin sees Sander Van Der Ree in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Der Ree sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.41
John Liddell catches Clive Clemence on the ankles. John Liddell is shown the yellow card! Clive Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.25
Terry Cooke passes the ball forward to Alex Gemmill. Alex Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Berwick Rangers

Arbroath
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
25%
41.3%
33.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clive Clemence of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
7
3.Clive Clemence (DEF)yellow card
9
4.Alec Souness (DEF)
7
5.Aaron Collymore (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
7
7.Terry Cooke (MID)
8
8.Paul Rohrschneider (MID)
9
9.Stephen Mason (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Greig (ATT)
6
11.Sander Van Der Ree (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Gemmill (GK)
6
13.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
14.Pegguy Colleter (ATT)
0

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