Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Brown | N. Brown |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 |  | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Matt Sullivan | M. Sullivan | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | David Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler | |||||||||
| Alec Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 51 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 52 | | Carl Benali | C. Benali | ||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Carl Godber | C. Godber | |||||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Andy Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Kevin Burley | K. Burley | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | ||||||||
| Neil Mccall | N. Mccall | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | | 48 | D | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | | 46 | D | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Craig Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| David Britton | D. Britton | | 44 | D | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,886 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose 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 Burley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose 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 Burley.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the match!
16.11
0-0Carl Godber threads the ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law passes the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Brechin are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.46
Carl Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law whips in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.37
0-0Alex Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Souness. John Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Law who gathers it comfortably.
32.49
0-0Duncan Dalglish hits a low pass to Carl Benali. Carl Benali makes a probing pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Andy Law through on goal. Andy Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Matt Sullivan!
33.54
Alex Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Don McStay. Don McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
36.14
Callum Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Carl Benali who takes it down. Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward to Andy Law who brings the ball under control. Andy Law finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
38.36
Carl Benali flicks a high ball forward to Andy Law who takes it down. Andy Law finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
39.50
With vision, David Souness laces a weighted ball forward to Carl Godber. Carl Godber makes a simple pass to Andy Law. Andy Law whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
40.09
Carl Godber flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players seem much more motivated whilst the Montrose players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Montrose start the second half!
48.20
0-0Carl Godber hacks Gary McStay from behind! The referee calls over Carl Godber and warns him to calm down! Gary McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.03
0-0Dietmar Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Carl Benali holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Benali knocks the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from distance but Niccolo Brown reads it well. Good save!
63.24
1-0John Davidson knocks the ball forward to Alec Gemmell. Alec Gemmell makes a probing pass to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.43
John Souness makes an attacking run forward. John Souness rushes past Callum Telfer! Some silky footwork from John Souness provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.21
Dietmar Metzler sees Carl Benali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Benali 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 he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.50
1-0Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
78.50
Craig Mason passes the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
84.41
1-0Callum Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Mason runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Mason puts a great ball through. Andy Law runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Uwe Schacht hits a low pass to John Souness. John Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall plays a one-two with Kevin Burley and advances towards the goal... Neil Mccall takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Law with no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
27.6%
43.4%
28.9%
Scorers
| Kevin Burley 63 Neil Mccall 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Burley of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niccolo Brown (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Don McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Burley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Neil Mccall (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Britton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |