Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Berwick Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
0.00
Heart of Midlothian start the match!
2.54
Kevin White passes the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell edges inside the box! Colin Caldwell rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.24
Alec Souness makes a simple pass to Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.34
Duncan Greig comes in with a late challenge on Scott Telfer. The referee warns Duncan Greig to calm down! Scott Telfer runs off the knock.
18.39
Ronnie Palmer hacks Terry Cooke from behind! Ronnie Palmer is warned by the referee! Terry Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.14
Neil Cleland sees space and advances. Neil Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Moore. Edward Moore shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
21.02
Terry Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Sander Van Der Ree controls it well on his chest. Sander Van Der Ree shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gavin Sullivan manages to keep it out.
22.54
With vision, Aaron Collymore laces a through ball forward to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes hits a low pass to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.46
Ronnie Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Borchard comfortably collects the pass. Hauke Borchard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.14
Alec Souness threads a neat ball through to Terry Cooke. Terry Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Gavin Sullivan keeps it out!
34.13
Stephen Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree threads the ball through to Duncan Greig but he's offside!
36.06
Kevin White brings the ball forward. Kevin White shoots from distance. Alec Mckinlay gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
39.18
Terry Cooke decides to run forward with the ball. Terry Cooke plays a one-two with Sander Van Der Ree and advances towards the goal... Terry Cooke strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.04
Alec Souness knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes takes it forward alone. Stephen Mcinnes plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Greig and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stephen Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
44.26
Kevin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Moore. Edward Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alec Mckinlay gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Berwick Rangers start the second half!
47.42
John Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Moore. Edward Moore tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
54.44
Alex Gough hits a low pass to Kevin White. Kevin White flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Moore. Edward Moore tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
60.18
Berwick Rangers have made a substitution with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes .
72.29
John Meiklejohn 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. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.15
Heart of Midlothian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Dalglish replacing Alex Gough and Kevin Liddell replacing Edward Moore .
79.25
Kevin White chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.34
Neil Cleland sees Ronnie Palmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard shoots from outside the area but somehow Alec Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
85.34
John Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
87.35
Kevin White plays the ball forward to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard shoots from long range. Alec Mckinlay gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
22.1%
39%
39%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Caldwell of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Sullivan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Cleland (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Scott Telfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Colin Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronnie Palmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin White (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | John Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Moore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Borchard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Caldwell (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clive Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aaron Collymore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Terry Cooke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Rohrschneider (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sander Van Der Ree (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Gemmill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pegguy Colleter (ATT) | 0 | |









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