Match Report
| Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Campos | A. Campos |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Vasco Valente | V. Valente | |||||||||
| Gary Hopkin | G. Hopkin |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Scott Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Don Hutchison | D. Hutchison | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 |  | Matthieu Cygean | M. Cygean | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Sergio Sereni | S. Sereni | |||||||||
| Ian Carragher | I. Carragher |  | 57 | M | | 8 | | A | 62 |  | Moritz Schönenborn | M. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Neil Booth | N. Booth | | 56 | M |  | | 9 | | | A | 58 | | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||
| Joos Seedorf | J. Seedorf |  | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Billy Strachan | B. Strachan | |||||||||
| Stuart Johnstone | S. Johnstone | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Ross Owen | R. Owen | |||||||||
| Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | | 62 | G | | 12 | | M | 61 | | Duncan McNeill | D. McNeill | |||||||||
| Vasco Lima | V. Lima | | 55 | A | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Garry McGrory | G. McGrory | | 53 | A | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Dominic Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Brechin in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic kick off!
2.40
0-0Paul Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn plays a quick one-two with Callum Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Moritz Schönenborn rockets a shot on goal but Neil Hendry is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
3.22
0-0Matthieu Cygean passes the ball forward to Sergio Sereni. Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Callum Naysmith comfortably collects the pass. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Hutchison.
6.23
1-0Don Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Scott McNeill who brings the ball under control. Scott McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Stuart Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Vasco Valente has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.29
1-0Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.46
Seeing Don Hutchison's run, Gary Hopkin quickly throws the ball into his path. Don Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Colin Dickov. Showing composure, Colin Dickov laces a through ball forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
21.09
Neil Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Carragher. Ian Carragher takes it forward alone. Ian Carragher knocks the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
27.39
1-0Paul Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn shoots from long range. Alberto Campos gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
28.46
Sergio Sereni makes a simple pass to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.18
1-0Billy Strachan barges into Gary Hopkin. The referee warns Billy Strachan to calm down! Gary Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.05
Ian Carragher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ian Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stuart Johnstone shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.25
Stuart McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gemmill collects the pass. Paul Gemmill brings the ball forward. Paul Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
44.14
Stuart McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Sereni collects the pass. Sergio Sereni flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Alberto Campos. What a save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Forfar Athletic players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin get the second half underway!
48.46
Don Hutchison sees Neil Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Booth knocks the ball forward to Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gough.
49.25
1-0Sergio Sereni knocks the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Callum Naysmith is offside!
51.15
Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Vasco Valente. Excellent save.
57.52
Paul Gemmill passes the ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
Stuart McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Sereni controls it well on his chest. Sergio Sereni knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.17
1-0Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.17
Sergio Sereni kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan connects with a diving header but is denied by Alberto Campos. Excellent save.
66.06
Don Hutchison sees Scott McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Vasco Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
67.16
Sergio Sereni makes a probing pass to Ross Owen. Ross Owen threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
75.11
Matthieu Cygean sees Sergio Sereni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Sereni sees space and advances. Sergio Sereni shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
78.57
Stuart McCoist sees space and advances. Stuart McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Hutchison.
79.56
Without breaking stride, Sergio Sereni plays the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.35
Paul Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan edges inside the box! Billy Strachan takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
34.8%
42.7%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Johnstone of Forfar Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Campos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Hutchison (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ian Carragher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joos Seedorf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Johnstone (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gary Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vasco Lima (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vasco Valente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Cygean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Gemmill (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sergio Sereni (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Moritz Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ross Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Gemmell (ATT) | 0 | |