Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Andy Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 52 | | David McNeill | D. McNeill | ||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| David Souness | D. Souness | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler |  | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Carl Benali | C. Benali |  | 52 | M | | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | ||||||||
| Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Carl Godber | C. Godber | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Dominic Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 56 | A | | 9 | | M | 36 | | Garry Mcallister | G. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Mervin Weaver | M. Weaver | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Craig Niven | C. Niven | |||||||||
| Gavin McStay | G. McStay | | 51 | A | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Billy Souness | B. Souness | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 49 | A | | 13 | | G | 42 | | Stuart Morrison | S. Morrison | |||||||||
| Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Gavin Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 2,663 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off!
4.53
0-0Carl Godber flicks a high ball forward to Andy Law who takes it down. Andy Law advances inside the box! Kevin Naysmith hacks Andy Law from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
4.53
0-0The referee points to the spot..
6.17
Garry Henderson takes a cautious run up but connects badly skews it wide!
12.45
0-0David Souness threads the ball through to Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler knocks the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Law and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Garry Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.17
0-0Callum Telfer makes a probing pass to Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.28
0-0Dominic Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Craig Niven easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Niven knocks the ball forward to Mervin Weaver but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.12
Gavin Liddell makes a probing pass to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.12
0-1Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Weaver who brings the ball under control. Mervin Weaver tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.30
0-1David Souness plays the ball forward to Carl Benali. Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward to Andy Law who brings the ball under control. Andy Law makes a probing pass between the defence to Gary Greig. Gary Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
40.20
0-1Garry Mcallister clumsily knocks into Carl Benali. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.16
Carl Benali changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
David McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. David McNeill makes a probing pass to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver edges inside the box! Mervin Weaver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Law comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players seem much more motivated whilst the Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
48.15
Duncan Cleland threads the ball through to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Niven. Craig Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Neil Law. Excellent save.
51.44
0-1Duncan Cleland knocks the ball forward to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Niven. Craig Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Duncan Dalglish blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
53.37
Carl Benali threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
54.43
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.48
Callum Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Godber. Carl Godber knocks the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Meiklejohn.
60.37
0-1Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .
61.45
Bakary Rösler threads a neat ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.02
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Craig Niven controls it well on his chest. Craig Niven rushes past Dietmar Metzler! Craig Niven shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Neil Law manages to gather it.
72.38
0-1Carl Benali catches Stuart Morrison on the ankles. Carl Benali is warned by the referee! Stuart Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.52
Carl Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from distance but is denied by Andy Thomson. Excellent save.
75.10
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Henderson shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.02
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
81.05
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mcallister collects the pass. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.12
Dietmar Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Benali. Carl Benali sees Andy Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Law edges inside the box! Andy Law side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.8%
48.5%
25.8%
Scorers
| Andy Law 89 | Mervin Weaver 30 |
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) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Andy Thomson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Mcallister (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Mervin Weaver (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Billy Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |