Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 9,603 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Naysmith.


0.00
The first half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
3.18
Christian Lindemann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Tommy Burbage but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.14
Andy Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.55
Morgan Gottardi passes the ball forward to Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alec Mckinlay!
16.27
Don Collins flicks a high pass forward to Christian Lindemann who brings the ball under control. Christian Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.06
Andy Naysmith threads the ball through to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Clemence.
30.03
Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Greig plays a quick one-two with Sander Van Der Ree and rushes in on goal... Duncan Greig shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.27
Aaron Collymore barges into Chris Dyer. Aaron Collymore is warned by the referee! Chris Dyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.44
Chris Dyer catches Clive Clemence on the ankles. The referee warns Chris Dyer to calm down! Clive Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Andy Naysmith hits a low pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Berwick Rangers start the second half!
47.14
Duncan Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Burbage who takes it down. Tommy Burbage shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.27
Andy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.03
Terry Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.03
Berwick Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes and Alex Gemmill replacing Duncan Greig .Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.13
Don Strachan threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from 20 yards but Alec Mckinlay is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
66.34
Don Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Burbage comfortably collects the pass. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.01
Craig Hopkin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Mason but he's offside!
72.57
Motherwell are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
77.22
Ulrich Avenet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
81.43
Craig Hopkin barges into Christian Lindemann. Craig Hopkin is shown the yellow card! Christian Lindemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.34
Pedro Molina threads a neat ball through to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
85.49
Christian Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.2%
69.8%
Play Area
33.3%
46%
20.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Greig of Berwick Rangers

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

1.Billy Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Ulrich Avenet (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Morgan Gottardi (DEF)
6
5.Don Collins (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Molina (MID)
6
7.Andy Naysmith (MID)
7
8.Duncan Gemmell (MID)
7
9.Christian Lindemann (MID)
6
10.Tommy Burbage (ATT)
7
11.Chris Dyer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Simon Herzog (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Booth (ATT)
0
14.Gary James (ATT)
0