Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Billy Young | B. Young | |||||||||
| Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| David Souness | D. Souness | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Matt Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler |  | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 |  | Cosimo Castellazzi | C. Castellazzi | |||||||||
| Carl Benali | C. Benali |  | 52 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 44 | | Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood | ||||||||
| Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | |||||||||
| Carl Godber | C. Godber | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 56 | A | | 9 | | | A | 60 | | Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | ||||||||
| Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Don Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Gavin McStay | G. McStay | | 51 | A | | 12 | | G | 49 |  | Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 49 | A | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Matt Dalglish | M. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | 14 | | D | 39 | | David Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Falkirk. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
6.52
0-0Cosimo Castellazzi decides to run forward with the ball. Cosimo Castellazzi shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.08
Matt Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Don Law. Don Law whips in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
10.41
David Glass launches a long ball forward. Don Law rushes past David Souness! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Law provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.26
Billy Collins sees a break and surges forward. Billy Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.27
0-1David Glass flicks a high pass forward to Matt Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Matt Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.07
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson collects the pass. Alex Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
33.46
0-1Alex Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Dalglish. Alex Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Dalglish runs off the knock.
34.11
0-1Carl Benali plays the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law threads the ball through to Garry Henderson but he's offside!
39.15
Dietmar Metzler makes a probing pass to Carl Benali. Carl Benali plays the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson threads the ball through to Andy Law but he's offside!
42.33
0-1Falkirk are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
Matt Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Alec Cleland collects the pass. Alec Cleland shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Brechin kick off!
51.15
Falkirk are dictating the run of play here today.
54.56
0-1Carl Godber catches Anthony Hapgood on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Hapgood gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.04
Carl Godber comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Hapgood. The referee brings Carl Godber to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.26
0-1Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.06
0-1Dietmar Metzler threads the ball through to Carl Godber. Carl Godber flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig collects the pass. Gary Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Billy Young.
61.38
Andy Law takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Billy Young drops low and scoops up the ball.
63.04
Duncan Dalglish pushes up the pitch. Duncan Dalglish hits a low pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.07
Bakary Rösler threads a neat ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
66.31
Bakary Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Greig. Gary Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
69.47
Anthony Hapgood hits a low pass to Don Law. Don Law shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Neil Law manages to gather it comfortably.
72.45
Carl Godber sees space and advances. Carl Godber sees Andy Law just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Andy Law strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Andy Law scores for Brechin!!
75.38
David Souness flicks a high pass forward. Carl Benali controls it well on his chest. Carl Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig cuts inside the box! Gary Greig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.23
1-1Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
83.10
Billy Collins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Collins shoots from 25 yards. Neil Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
84.27
Bakary Rösler makes a probing pass to Andy Law. Andy Law advances inside the box! Andy Law rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
85.25
Scott Glass makes a simple pass to Cosimo Castellazzi. Cosimo Castellazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
27.9%
45.6%
26.5%
Scorers
| Andy Law 72 | Alec Cleland 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Law of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Young (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Castellazzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Collins (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Matt Ritchie (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Law (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |