Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Motherwell | Motherwell | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Gemmell | D. Gemmell |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Billy Mckinlay | B. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Richard McGrory | R. McGrory | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Ulrich Avenet | U. Avenet | |||||||||
| Gianfranco Galli | G. Galli |  | 57 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Don Strachan | D. Strachan | ||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Morgan Gottardi | M. Gottardi | |||||||||
| Garry Cleland | G. Cleland | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Don Collins | D. Collins | |||||||||
| David Law | D. Law | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Pedro Molina | P. Molina | |||||||||
| Neil Mckinlay | N. Mckinlay | | 60 | M | | 7 | | | M | 71 | | Andy Naysmith | A. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 61 | A | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Gian Luca Rutzittu | G. Rutzittu | | 60 | A | | 9 | | M | 68 |  | Christian Lindemann | C. Lindemann | |||||||||
| Philippe Banchelli | P. Banchelli | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 |  | Tommy Burbage | T. Burbage | |||||||||
| John Liddell | J. Liddell | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Chris Dyer | C. Dyer | |||||||||
| Craig Morton | C. Morton | | 58 | M | | 12 | | A | 67 | | Simon Herzog | S. Herzog | |||||||||
| Garry Niven | G. Niven | | 54 | G | | 13 | | A | 60 | | Dominic Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Anton Hermann | A. Hermann | | 53 | M | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Gary James | G. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 8,522 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mason.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mason.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
4.58
0-0Pedro Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.18
0-1With imagination, Andy Naysmith picks a pass forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.40
0-1Andy Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard McGrory.
15.40
Gianfranco Galli flicks a high pass forward. David Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, David Law plays the ball forward to John Liddell. John Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
21.41
Morgan Gottardi kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann plays the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.13
Andy Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Neil Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Neil Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Strachan.
24.52
Andy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
30.48
David Law threads the ball through to John Liddell. John Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
32.28
Richard McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Strachan.
36.52
0-1Gianfranco Galli clumsily knocks into Chris Dyer. Gianfranco Galli is given a warning by the referee! Chris Dyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.24
Duncan Gemmell makes a probing pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.29
Christian Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Cleland.
45.00
Andy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay threads the ball through to John Liddell. John Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arbroath players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Arbroath kick off!
49.01
Morgan Gottardi kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith hits a low pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage plays a one-two with Chris Dyer and rushes in on goal... Tommy Burbage looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.31
0-1Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.31
Don Collins makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.46
Neil Mckinlay surges forward with the ball. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
71.42
0-1Neil Mckinlay catches Duncan Gemmell on the ankles. The referee warns Neil Mckinlay to calm down! Duncan Gemmell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.05
Duncan Gemmell takes it forward alone. Duncan Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer heads the ball goalwards. Chris Dyer scores for Motherwell!!
77.27
0-2Neil Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Billy Mckinlay manages to gather it.
78.45
Neil Mckinlay receives the ball from a throw-in from David Law. Neil Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to John Liddell. John Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Strachan.
83.55
Garry Cleland takes it forward alone. Garry Cleland threads a neat ball through to Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
33.7%
41%
25.3%
Scorers
| Gary Hansen 84 | Chris Dyer 10, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Dyer of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gianfranco Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Hansen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gian Luca Rutzittu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Philippe Banchelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Morton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Niven (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Hermann (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ulrich Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morgan Gottardi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Christian Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommy Burbage (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Chris Dyer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Simon Herzog (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary James (ATT) | 0 | |