Match Report


BrechinBrechin     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vasco ValenteV. Valente53
G
1
G
54Hannes ArendtH. Arendt
Scott RaeS. Rae65
D
2
D
61Neil McGroryN. McGrory
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist61
D
3
D
58Victor CiechelsiV. Ciechelsi
Matthieu CygeanM. Cygean56
D
4
D
57Tiago SemedoT. Semedo
Stephen GoughS. Gough51
D
5
D
56Thomas JaschkeT. Jaschke
Paul GemmillP. Gemmill73
M
6captain
M
67Sylvain RichardsS. Richards
Sergio SereniS. Sereni62
M
7
M
67Victor AbidalV. Abidal
Moritz SchönenbornM. Schönenborn62
A
8
M
66Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith58
A
captain9
A
60Stephen McNeillS. McNeill
Billy StrachanB. Strachan56
A
10
A
59Kevin JamesK. James
Ross OwenR. Owen55
A
11
A
49Oliver SchraderO. Schrader
 
Duncan McNeillD. McNeill61
M
12
M
60William RouxelW. Rouxel
Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith54
M
13
D
54Matt DickovM. Dickov
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell50
A
14
M
53Paul LawP. Law

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 9,363 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hendry.


0.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
4.02
Sylvain Richards threads the ball through to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.02
Victor Abidal sees Oliver Schrader in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Schrader knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin James. With a superhuman jump, Kevin James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.13
Paul Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Hannes Arendt. What a great pair of hands!
21.52
Scott Rae sees Sergio Sereni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Schönenborn collects the pass. Moritz Schönenborn shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.50
Stuart McCoist advances with the ball. Stuart McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Hannes Arendt had no chance!! Goal for Brechin! That brings them level!
30.27
Victor Abidal knocks the ball forward to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.34
Matthieu Cygean knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Sereni. With vision, Sergio Sereni picks a pass forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Jaschke.
36.03
Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward to Callum Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Callum Naysmith shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.27
Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen controls it well on his chest. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Sergio Sereni threads a neat ball through to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil McGrory.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
48.42
With vision, Gavin Hendry plays the ball forward to Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader puts a great ball through. Kevin James runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.13
Victor Ciechelsi kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Abidal. Victor Abidal changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Abidal shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
54.13
Stuart McCoist clumsily knocks into Victor Abidal. Stuart McCoist is shown the yellow card! Victor Abidal runs off the knock.
54.13
Free kick to St Mirren just outside the area...
55.49
Stephen McNeill takes a long run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
59.24
Sergio Sereni takes a quick throw-in. Paul Gemmill plays the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
67.28
Sylvain Richards knocks the ball forward to Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Kevin James rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.07
Brechin are keeping most of the possession.
72.06
Victor Ciechelsi flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McNeill collects the pass. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.42
Tiago Semedo hits a low pass to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards flicks a high pass forward to Stephen McNeill who brings the ball under control. Stephen McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.04
Sylvain Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.47
Tiago Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry makes a simple pass to Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Kevin James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Vasco Valente.
84.32
Sylvain Richards takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Oliver Schrader takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.45
Sylvain Richards knocks the ball forward to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Victor Abidal chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. With a superhuman jump, Stephen McNeill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

St Mirren
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%

Scorers
Billy Strachan 26
Kevin James 12, 67
Stephen McNeill 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin James of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Vasco Valente (GK)
7
2.Scott Rae (DEF)
6
3.Stuart McCoist (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Matthieu Cygean (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
6.Paul Gemmill (MID)
6
7.Sergio Sereni (MID)
7
8.Moritz Schönenborn (ATT)
6
9.Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Billy Strachan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ross Owen (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan McNeill (MID)
0
13.Gary Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Dominic Gemmell (ATT)
0

1.Hannes Arendt (GK)
6
2.Neil McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Victor Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Semedo (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Jaschke (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Richards (MID)
7
7.Victor Abidal (MID)
8
8.Gavin Hendry (MID)
6
9.Stephen McNeill (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin James (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Oliver Schrader (ATT)
8
 
12.William Rouxel (MID)
0
13.Matt Dickov (DEF)
0
14.Paul Law (MID)
0