Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Stenhousemuir | Stenhousemuir | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | John Henderson | J. Henderson | |||||||||
| Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 | | Kevin Ritchie | K. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Gavin Morton | G. Morton | |||||||||
| David Souness | D. Souness | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Dominic Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler |  | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | | 52 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | ||||||||
| Carl Benali | C. Benali |  | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Callum McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Carl Godber | C. Godber | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 56 | A | | 9 | | | M | 43 | | Garry Rae | G. Rae | ||||||||
| Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 | | Duncan Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Duncan White | D. White | |||||||||
| Gavin McStay | G. McStay | | 51 | A | | 12 | | M | 43 | | David McCoist | D. McCoist | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 49 | A | | 13 | | D | 39 | | Neil Mccall | N. Mccall | |||||||||
| Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | 14 | | A | 39 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 2,402 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.
0.00
0-0Stenhousemuir start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
0-0Duncan White clumsily knocks into Duncan Dalglish. Duncan White is shown the yellow card! Duncan Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.30
0-0Carl Godber advances with the ball. Carl Godber edges inside the box! Gavin Morton hacks Carl Godber from behind! Carl Godber appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.10
0-0Garry Rae threads a neat ball through to Duncan Young. Duncan Young skips past Duncan Dalglish! Duncan Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
15.32
0-0David Souness hits a low pass to Carl Benali. Carl Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
18.43
Kevin Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Gary Mason. Gary Mason sees Duncan White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.45
Carl Godber makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.49
Dominic Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Gary Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.23
0-0Brechin are in full control of this game.
30.41
Carl Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.06
1-0Bakary Rösler knocks the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stenhousemuir players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Brechin kick off!
53.57
1-0Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Andy Law collects the pass. Andy Law threads the ball through to Garry Henderson but he's offside!
59.23
Dominic Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Young. Duncan Young shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.31
Garry Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Carl Benali. Garry Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Carl Benali runs off the knock.
65.32
Carl Godber hits a low pass to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
66.41
Garry Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Young who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Souness.
67.21
Dominic Hutchison threads the ball through to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist sees space and advances. Callum McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
69.47
Carl Godber flicks a high pass forward to Garry Henderson who brings the ball under control. Garry Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.55
2-0Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
79.31
Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig controls it well on his chest. Gary Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
81.35
Gavin McStay comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.21
Craig Mason sees space and advances. Craig Mason puts a great ball through. Andy Law runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.48
Bakary Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Ritchie.
90.00
Carl Benali sees Garry Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
25.3%
43.7%
31%
Scorers
| Gary Greig 38, 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Greig of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 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. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carl Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Hutchison (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Paul Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry Dalglish (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Garry Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan White (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | David McCoist (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mccall (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen James (ATT) | 0 | |