Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan NivenD. Niven75
G
1
G
69Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
76Kevin TelferK. Telfer
Giampietro MemmoG. Memmo55
D
3
D
74Clive ClemenceC. Clemence
Simon ProctorS. Proctor50
D
4
D
53Alec SounessA. Souness
Alex YoungA. Young62
M
5
D
47Aaron CollymoreA. Collymore
Julian CanoJ. Cano60
M
6
M
68Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes
Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe59
M
7
M
61Terry CookeT. Cooke
Francis LightfootF. Lightfoot58
M
8captain
M
60Paul RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider
Stuart JamesS. James70
A
9
A
62Stephen MasonS. Mason
Alex MatteoA. Matteo63
A
captain10
A
62Duncan GreigD. Greig
Glynn GriffinG. Griffin57
A
11
A
59Sander Van Der ReeS. Van Der Ree
 
Andy NivenA. Niven67
G
12
G
65Alex GemmillA. Gemmill
Paul WhiteP. White53
M
13
M
58Craig HopkinC. Hopkin
Alex McStayA. McStay52
M
14
A
58Pegguy ColleterP. Colleter

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 9,089 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City 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 Paul Morrison.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Sander Van Der Ree who brings the ball under control. Sander Van Der Ree shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
4.35
Terry Cooke threads the ball through to Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree cuts inside the box! Sander Van Der Ree shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
8.33
Aaron Collymore threads the ball through to Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider threads a neat ball through to Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.49
Terry Cooke sees Stephen Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Van Der Ree. With a superhuman jump, Sander Van Der Ree connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
14.23
Julian Cano chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.17
Gavin Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Young plays the ball forward to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
20.44
Terry Cooke comes in with a late challenge on Julian Cano. Terry Cooke is shown the yellow card! Julian Cano runs off the knock.
24.28
Stephen Mcinnes takes it forward alone. Stephen Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Duncan Niven didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.44
Giampietro Memmo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Alec Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.16
Giampietro Memmo hacks Stephen Mason from behind! Giampietro Memmo is warned by the referee! Stephen Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.05
Paul Rohrschneider barges into Alex Young. The referee calls over Paul Rohrschneider and warns him to calm down! Alex Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.32
Paul Rohrschneider changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Rohrschneider shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
39.07
Julian Cano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
42.48
Francis Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Alex Matteo collects the pass. Alex Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.38
Gavin Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Cano. Julian Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo puts a great ball through. Glynn Griffin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Berwick Rangers start the second half!
48.04
Giampietro Memmo makes a probing pass to Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Alex Matteo comfortably collects the pass. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.36
Giampietro Memmo kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.26
Berwick Rangers have made a substitution with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes .
61.35
Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
63.05
Kevin Telfer threads the ball through to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree advances inside the box! Sander Van Der Ree comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Duncan Niven has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.54
Craig Hopkin sees Sander Van Der Ree in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Der Ree edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sander Van Der Ree provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Simon Proctor's outstretched leg.
69.56
Alex Young plays the ball forward to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
71.02
Francis Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Clemence.
72.52
Glynn Griffin comes in with a late challenge on Alec Souness. The referee warns Glynn Griffin to calm down! Alec Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.51
Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward to Craig Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Craig Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mason who takes it down. Stephen Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.38
Alec Souness knocks the ball forward to Terry Cooke. With some swift thinking, Terry Cooke plays the ball forward to Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree shoots from long range but Duncan Niven reads it well. Nice keeping!
77.33
Elgin City have made a substitution with Paul White replacing Francis Lightfoot .
79.50
Jermaine Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alec Mckinlay smothers it!
83.44
Clive Clemence sees Terry Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Terry Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Greig plays a one-two with Stephen Mason and advances towards the goal... Duncan Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.19
Terry Cooke hacks Julian Cano from behind! The referee brings Terry Cooke to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Cano stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.38
Gavin Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. With a delightful solo run, Alex Young stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James powers a header at goal. Alec Mckinlay didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.21
Gavin Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Paul White. Paul White sees Alex Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Berwick Rangers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
27.5%
41.2%
31.2%

Scorers
Stuart James 14, 26
Sander Van Der Ree 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart James 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)
7
6.Julian Cano (MID)
6
7.Jermaine Lowe (MID)
6
8.Francis Lightfoot (MID)
6
9.Stuart James (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Alex Matteo (ATT)
7
11.Glynn Griffin (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Niven (GK)
0
13.Paul White (MID)
6
14.Alex McStay (MID)
0

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