Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Andy Henderson | A. Henderson | |||||||||
| Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Callum Henderson | C. Henderson | |||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 56 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 39 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | ||||||||
| David Souness | D. Souness | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Alec Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
| Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler |  | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Dominic Telfer | D. Telfer | |||||||||
| Carl Benali | C. Benali |  | 52 | M | | | 6 | | D | 35 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | ||||||||
| Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | |||||||||
| Carl Godber | C. Godber | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Stephen Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 56 | A | | 9 | | M | 38 |  | Frederico Jesus | F. Jesus | |||||||||
| Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 40 | | Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Alberto Davis | A. Davis | |||||||||
| Gavin McStay | G. McStay | | 51 | A | | 12 | | G | 40 | | Craig Henderson | C. Henderson | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 49 | A | | 13 | | A | 38 | | Rafael Jardim | R. Jardim | |||||||||
| Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | 14 | | M | 37 | | Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,601 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Don Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Don Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
2.47
0-0Carl Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.54
0-0Carl Godber threads the ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Andy Henderson!
12.35
0-0Frederico Jesus hacks Carl Godber from behind! Frederico Jesus is warned by the referee! Carl Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.19
0-0Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Naysmith replacing Billy Cleland .
21.32
Carl Benali decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Benali tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.12
Bakary Rösler plays the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson rushes past Scott Bremner! Some good footwork from Garry Henderson provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.14
Duncan Dalglish clumsily knocks into Alberto Davis. The referee calls over Duncan Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Alberto Davis runs off the knock.
30.58
Dietmar Metzler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dietmar Metzler makes a simple pass to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.02
0-0Richard Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Scott Naysmith who takes it down. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.08
Carl Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Bremner.
38.24
0-0Alberto Davis barges into Duncan Dalglish. The referee calls over Alberto Davis and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.06
Bakary Rösler threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig cuts inside the box! Gary Greig rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.46
Duncan Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler flicks a high ball forward to Andy Law who takes it down. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players seem much more motivated whilst the Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
49.52
Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson controls it well on his chest. Garry Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Greig and stumbles forward towards the goal... Garry Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.21
Frederico Jesus catches Carl Benali on the ankles. The referee warns Frederico Jesus again to calm down! Carl Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.30
David Souness runs forward with the ball. David Souness flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson controls it well on his chest. Garry Henderson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
61.30
Bakary Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.53
Dietmar Metzler threads a neat ball through to Carl Benali. Carl Benali brings the ball forward. Carl Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
73.56
Carl Benali darts forward. Carl Benali runs straight at the defence! Carl Benali cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.01
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
79.02
0-0Duncan Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Andy Law who brings the ball under control. Andy Law knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Greig is offside!
85.25
1-0Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward to Gary Greig who brings the ball under control. Gary Greig plays a one-two with Garry Henderson and rushes in on goal... Gary Greig shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
10
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
20%
54.3%
25.7%
Scorers
| Gary Greig 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Benali of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Young (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frederico Jesus (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Davis (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Craig Henderson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |