Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Law | D. Law |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Gavin McNeill | G. McNeill | |||||||||
| Craig Henderson | C. Henderson | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Aboubacar Assadourian | A. Assadourian | |||||||||
| Kevin McStay | K. McStay | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | |||||||||
| Callum Matteo | C. Matteo | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Kevin Rae | K. Rae | |||||||||
| Richard Niven | R. Niven | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Don Inglis | D. Inglis | |||||||||
| Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | | 61 | M | | 6 | | D | 48 | | Colin Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Alex Young | A. Young | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | |||||||||
| Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Gary Hutchison | G. Hutchison | |||||||||
| John Law | J. Law | | 47 | M | | 9 | | M | 65 |  | Armin Fromm | A. Fromm | |||||||||
| Scott Young | S. Young | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Paul Gough | P. Gough | |||||||||
| Domenico Kanoute | D. Kanoute | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Richard Morton | R. Morton | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Montrose. A crowd of 4,889 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Montrose get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Gary Hutchison takes it forward alone. Gary Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Duncan Law is on top of it.
3.09
0-0Gary Hutchison catches Colin Johnstone on the ankles. Gary Hutchison is given a warning by the referee! Colin Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.08
Colin Morrison takes it forward alone. Colin Morrison knocks the ball forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Law.
6.41
0-0Gary Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.42
Kevin Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison brings the ball forward. Gary Hutchison plays a perfect one-two with Richard Morton and rushes in on goal... Gary Hutchison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.25
Richard Niven decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Niven makes a probing pass to Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.08
0-0Alex Young clumsily knocks into Gary Hutchison. Alex Young is given a warning by the referee! Gary Hutchison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.46
Gary McGrory knocks the ball forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.36
0-1Gary McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.45
0-1Gary Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Matteo.
27.49
Richard Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall makes a probing pass to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Arbroath kicking off!
51.06
Gary Hutchison decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Matteo.
54.57
Gary McGrory brings the ball forward. Gary McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.26
Colin Johnstone clumsily knocks into Gary Hutchison. The referee calls over Colin Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Gary Hutchison runs off the knock.
65.23
Gary Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.42
Colin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
69.44
0-1Montrose are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arbroath's defence.
71.22
Arbroath are easily keeping Montrose at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.18
Kevin McStay makes a probing pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Johnstone goes all the way! Colin Johnstone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.01
Gary Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Young. Scott Young lofts in a cross ball towards Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.18
1-1Paul Hendry clumsily knocks into Scott Young. Paul Hendry is shown the yellow card! Scott Young runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
22.1%
54.5%
23.4%
Scorers