Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 4,740 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Montrose are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Arbroath start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.02
Armin Fromm passes the ball forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.59
Alex Young makes a simple pass to Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.30
Paul Hendry brings the ball forward. Paul Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
9.12
Gary Mccall threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.02
Callum Matteo advances with the ball. Callum Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
20.39
Colin Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute plays a perfect one-two with Scott Young and rushes in on goal... Domenico Kanoute tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.38
Armin Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough plays a perfect one-two with Richard Morton and rushes in on goal... Paul Gough rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.29
Armin Fromm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from 25 yards. Duncan Law easily smothers it.
38.49
Alex Young hacks Gary Hutchison from behind! The referee calls over Alex Young and warns him to calm down! Gary Hutchison runs off the knock.
42.19
Colin Morrison advances with the ball. Colin Morrison surges forward with the ball. Colin Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Gough. Paul Gough powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.45
Paul Hendry threads the ball through to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison makes a probing pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Alex Young passes the ball forward to Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Montrose get the second half underway!
47.20
Alex Young passes the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute flicks the ball with his head. Domenico Kanoute scores for Arbroath!!
51.37
Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough passes the ball forward but Richard Morton is offside!
55.15
Gary Hutchison brings the ball forward. Gary Hutchison makes a probing pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.11
Colin Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Morrison threads the ball through to Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.16
Don Inglis passes the ball forward to Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory threads the ball through to Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.52
Colin Liddell threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Hendry.
73.11
Colin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.37
Gary Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough makes a simple pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Morton!
90.00
Colin Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Domenico Kanoute of Arbroath
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
30.3%
50%
19.7%