Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Henderson | A. Henderson |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Callum Henderson | C. Henderson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 39 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | ||||||||
| Alec Niven | A. Niven | | 37 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | David Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Dominic Telfer | D. Telfer | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 |  | Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler | |||||||||
| Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | | 35 | D | | 6 | | | M | 52 |  | Carl Benali | C. Benali | ||||||||
| Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | |||||||||
| Stephen Young | S. Young | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Carl Godber | C. Godber | |||||||||
| Frederico Jesus | F. Jesus |  | 38 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Andy Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 40 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
| Alberto Davis | A. Davis | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Craig Henderson | C. Henderson | | 40 | G | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Rafael Jardim | R. Jardim | | 38 | A | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Craig Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 37 | M | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,396 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Gemmill.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Gemmill.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
2.04
0-0Stephen Young comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Rösler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bakary Rösler stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.29
0-1Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Andy Law collects the pass. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.37
0-1Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Naysmith replacing Billy Cleland .
22.31
Dietmar Metzler threads the ball through to Carl Godber. Carl Godber sees space and advances. Carl Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.09
0-2Bakary Rösler threads a neat ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.20
0-2Richard Matteo plays the ball forward to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Telfer.
33.04
Bakary Rösler threads a neat ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Andy Law provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.58
Stephen Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Telfer.
40.36
0-3Stephen Young plays the ball forward to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis shoots from outside the area but is denied by Neil Law. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers have changed their lineup with Craig Henderson replacing Andy Henderson. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
51.10
Bakary Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Henderson effortlessly smothers it!
57.51
David Souness passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carl Godber. Carl Godber passes the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.40
0-3Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Dalglish plays the ball forward to Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler flicks a high ball forward to Gary Greig who takes it down. Gary Greig edges inside the box! Dominic Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Gary Greig. Gary Greig appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
63.22
Bakary Rösler advances with the ball. Bakary Rösler plays a quick one-two with Gary Greig and rushes in on goal... Bakary Rösler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.46
0-3Garry Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Alec Niven. Garry Henderson is warned by the referee! Alec Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.09
Dominic Telfer surges forward with the ball. Dominic Telfer hits a low pass to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
77.33
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
78.39
Craig Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
79.24
Carl Benali catches Frederico Jesus on the ankles. The referee warns Carl Benali to calm down! Frederico Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.45
Duncan Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson collects the pass. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.09
Duncan Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler threads a neat ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Craig Mason flicks a high pass forward to Andy Law who brings the ball under control. Andy Law finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Craig Henderson manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
31.6%
46.1%
22.4%
Scorers
| Andy Law 12, 33 Garry Henderson 22 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Law of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 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) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Frederico Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |