Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan NivenD. Niven75
G
1
G
70Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
68Alex GoughA. Gough
Giampietro MemmoG. Memmo55
D
3
D
65Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Simon ProctorS. Proctor50
D
4
D
64Scott TelferS. Telfer
Alex YoungA. Young62
M
5
M
86Colin HansenC. Hansen
Julian CanoJ. Cano60
M
6
M
69Ronnie PalmerR. Palmer
Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe59
M
7
M
64Kevin WhiteK. White
Francis LightfootF. Lightfoot58
M
8
M
59John MeiklejohnJ. Meiklejohn
Stuart JamesS. James69
A
9captain
A
66Edward MooreE. Moore
Alex MatteoA. Matteo63
A
captain10
A
65Hauke BorchardH. Borchard
Glynn GriffinG. Griffin57
A
11
A
62Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
 
Andy NivenA. Niven67
G
12
A
58Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Paul WhiteP. White53
M
13
G
58Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Alex McStayA. McStay52
M
14
A
55Kevin LiddellK. Liddell

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elgin City and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Elliott.


0.00
Elgin City kick off!
8.36
Ronnie Palmer passes the ball forward to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
9.44
Giampietro Memmo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot brings the ball forward. Francis Lightfoot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.22
Francis Lightfoot takes the throw-in. Alex Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.54
Jermaine Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin advances inside the box! Glynn Griffin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent block by Alex Gough!
14.54
Neil Cleland clumsily knocks into Stuart James. Neil Cleland is shown the yellow card! Stuart James stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.29
Julian Cano passes the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James connects with a diving header. It's there!! Gavin Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.56
Gavin Meiklejohn makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Alex Matteo who takes it down. Alex Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.07
Alex Young hits a low pass to Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.54
Ronnie Palmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronnie Palmer plays a one-two with Edward Moore and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ronnie Palmer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.37
Alex Gough threads a neat ball through to Kevin White. Kevin White makes a probing pass to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard finds some space and shoots from distance but Duncan Niven reads it well. Great keeping!
28.22
Colin Hansen passes the ball forward to Edward Moore. Edward Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.08
Jermaine Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
34.42
With great vision, John Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.58
Kevin White takes it forward alone. Kevin White tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Heart of Midlothian have changed their lineup with Garry Mckinlay replacing John Meiklejohn.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian get the second half underway!
48.21
Giampietro Memmo makes a simple pass to Alex Young. Alex Young flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Griffin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Sullivan with no chance!! Goal for Elgin City!
51.17
Kevin White flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Borchard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Borchard tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
54.38
Garry Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Moore. Edward Moore knocks the ball forward to Colin Caldwell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.21
Heart of Midlothian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.10
Garry Mckinlay threads the ball through to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Niven who gathers it comfortably.
65.47
Giampietro Memmo sees Alex Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Young darts forward. Alex Young whips in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Gavin Sullivan had no chance!! Goal for Elgin City!
71.03
Without breaking stride, Julian Cano plays the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.53
Ronnie Palmer flicks a high ball forward to Colin Caldwell who takes it down. Colin Caldwell rushes past Gavin Meiklejohn! Some silky footwork from Colin Caldwell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Duncan Niven reads it well. Quality keeping!
77.47
Elgin City have made a substitution with Paul White replacing Francis Lightfoot .
78.49
Garry Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Moore. Edward Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Duncan Niven.
81.51
Alex Young flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Griffin collects the pass. Glynn Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Neil Cleland steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.58
Jermaine Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.14
Colin Hansen barges into Stuart James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart James stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.14
Free kick to Elgin City just outside the area...
90.00
Alex Matteo slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

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

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%

Scorers
Stuart James 16
Alex Matteo 48, 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Matteo of Elgin City

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

1.Gavin Sullivan (GK)
6
2.Alex Gough (DEF)
6
3.Neil Cleland (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Scott Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Colin Hansen (MID)yellow card
5
6.Ronnie Palmer (MID)
6
7.Kevin White (MID)
6
8.John Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Edward Moore (ATT)
6
10.Hauke Borchard (ATT)
6
11.Colin Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
0
13.Garry Mckinlay (GK)
6
14.Kevin Liddell (ATT)
0