Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,919 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Ferguson.


0.00
Brechin start the match!
2.18
Carl Godber threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.58
Neil Morrison makes a simple pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.04
Duncan Dalglish breaks forward. Duncan Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law connects with a diving header. John Henderson manages to gather it comfortably.
16.42
David Souness surges forward with the ball. David Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. John Henderson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.21
Neil Morrison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Morrison plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Morrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.16
Dominic Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison surges forward with the ball. Neil Morrison shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.59
Callum McCoist runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan White. Duncan White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
27.39
Kevin Ritchie makes a simple pass to Gary Mason. Gary Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Metzler.
36.07
Callum McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Young shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
38.55
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Andy Law controls it well on his chest. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.26
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson controls it well on his chest. Garry Henderson shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Andy Law catches Paul Greig on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Law and warns him to calm down! Paul Greig runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the second half underway!
47.57
Duncan Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Godber. Carl Godber sees space and advances. Carl Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
55.11
Gary Mason hits a low pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.28
Neil Morrison threads a neat ball through to Duncan Young. Duncan Young controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Duncan White through on goal. Duncan White rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Neil Law. Excellent save.
71.40
Carl Benali threads the ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
73.34
Carl Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Greig.
75.26
Dominic Hutchison threads the ball through to Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Young collects the pass. Duncan Young shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.26
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
84.05
Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig collects the pass. Gary Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Some silky footwork from Garry Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. John Henderson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
89.37
Dietmar Metzler threads the ball through to Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law passes the ball forward to Gary Greig. Some awkward footwork from Gary Greig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
26.2%
48.8%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Law of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.John Henderson (GK)
7
2.Kevin Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Morton (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
7
5.Paul Greig (DEF)
6
6.Gary Mason (MID)
7
7.Callum McCoist (MID)
7
8.Neil Morrison (MID)
9
9.Garry Dalglish (MID)
6
10.Duncan Young (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan White (ATT)
6
 
12.David McCoist (MID)
0
13.Garry Rae (MID)
0
14.Stephen James (ATT)
0

1.Neil Law (GK)
6
2.Callum Telfer (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Dalglish (DEF)
7
4.David Souness (DEF)
7
5.Dietmar Metzler (DEF)
6
6.Carl Benali (MID)
7
7.Bakary Rösler (MID)
6
8.Carl Godber (MID)
6
9.Andy Law (ATT)goal scored
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