Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Dundee United | Dundee United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vasco Valente | V. Valente |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Matthieu Cygean | M. Cygean |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Callum Sullivan | C. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Dominic Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Alec Brady | A. Brady | | 65 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 55 | | Stephen Rae | S. Rae | ||||||||
| Moritz Schönenborn | M. Schönenborn |  | 62 | A | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Alex Dickov | A. Dickov | |||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 58 | A | | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Alec Telfer | A. Telfer | ||||||||
| Billy Strachan | B. Strachan | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | |||||||||
| Ross Owen | R. Owen |  | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Samuel Campos | S. Campos | |||||||||
| Sergio Sereni | S. Sereni |  | 62 | M | | 12 | | D | 56 | | Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Duncan McNeill | D. McNeill | | 61 | M | | 13 | | D | 55 | | Duncan White | D. White | |||||||||
| Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 54 | M | | 14 | | D | 54 | | Dominic Collins | D. Collins | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 8,292 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Brechin get the match underway!
6.42
0-0Matthieu Cygean plays the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn runs straight at the defence! Moritz Schönenborn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
12.37
Alec Brady threads the ball through to Ross Owen. Ross Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Stuart McCoist is on top of it.
15.00
0-0Callum Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov threads a neat ball through to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.42
Stephen Gough threads the ball through to Alec Brady. Alec Brady threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
20.19
1-0Alec Brady knocks the ball forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks the ball forward, putting Moritz Schönenborn through on goal. Moritz Schönenborn rockets a shot on goal. Stuart McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.11
Matt Mcinnes threads the ball through to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
26.10
Alex Dickov passes the ball forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Vasco Valente.
27.02
1-0Matt Mcinnes takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Stuart McCoist jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.28
With some swift thinking, Stephen Rae plays the ball forward to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from long range but it flies wide!
33.10
1-0Stuart McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alec Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alec Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan makes a deft header but is denied by Callum Sullivan. Excellent block.
34.13
Stephen Rae makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Rae shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
36.29
1-0Alec Brady passes the ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn makes a probing pass to Ross Owen but he's offside!
40.21
Kevin McGrory threads the ball through to Alex Dickov. With a delightful solo run, Alex Dickov stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Dickov shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.05
Alec Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks the ball forward, putting Billy Strachan through on goal. Billy Strachan comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Dominic Collins replacing Matt Bremner.
45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
48.37
1-0Stephen Rae catches Matthieu Cygean on the ankles. The referee warns Stephen Rae to calm down! Matthieu Cygean runs off the knock.
49.42
Dominic Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.10
1-1Alec Brady makes a probing pass to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.13
Matt Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.14
Dominic Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Campos who takes it down. Samuel Campos shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
69.58
With some swift thinking, Gary Naysmith plays the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. With a delightful solo run, Matt Mcinnes stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Valente who gathers it comfortably.
72.55
1-2Dundee United are dictating the run of play here today.
87.22
Showing composure, Stuart McCoist plays the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill hits a low pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stuart McCoist.
88.38
1-2It's a corner kick. Alec Brady kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Scott Rae shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.18
Matthieu Cygean makes a simple pass to Alec Brady. Alec Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Owen. Ross Owen whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Alec Brady threads a neat ball through to Ross Owen. Ross Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
30.3%
42.4%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Schönenborn of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vasco Valente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Cygean (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Brady (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Moritz Schönenborn (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Callum Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ross Owen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sergio Sereni (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart McCoist (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Bremner (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Telfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matt Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samuel Campos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Colin Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Collins (DEF) | | 8 |