Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Greig | A. Greig |  | 43 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | ||||||||
| Alex Hendry | A. Hendry | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 45 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Paul Morrison | P. Morrison | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 36 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 51 | M | | 6 | | | M | 47 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | ||||||||
| Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Garry Greig | G. Greig | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Gavin Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young | | 47 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Paul Burley | P. Burley | |||||||||
| Gavin Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Alec White | A. White | |||||||||
| David Souness | D. Souness | | 39 | M | | 12 | | G | 44 | | Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| Alexander Jack | A. Jack |  | 39 | M | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Don Glass | D. Glass | | 39 | M | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Alex Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,860 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Elgin City get the match underway!
10.30
0-0Stuart Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.29
0-0Andy Mckinlay hits a low pass to Garry Greig. Garry Greig knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Henderson and advances towards the goal... Gary Young rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
27.23
0-0From the throw-in, Gavin Collins picks out Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan sees space and advances. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Burley. Paul Burley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.28
0-0Andy Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gemmell. David Gemmell threads the ball through to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Dalglish.
34.37
0-1Colin McCoist passes the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.36
0-1David Gemmell catches Gavin Collins on the ankles. David Gemmell is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.34
David Gemmell makes an attacking run forward. David Gemmell shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andy Brady effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with David Souness replacing Alex Hendry and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. The Elgin City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Montrose kick off the second half!
47.17
Scott Booth sees Alec White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec White shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.37
David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Gavin Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.07
Colin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.26
0-1Stuart Mccall catches Alec White on the ankles. Stuart Mccall is shown the yellow card! Alec White runs off the knock.
54.32
Stuart Mccall receives the ball from a throw-in from David Souness. Stuart Mccall makes a probing pass to David Gemmell. David Gemmell threads the ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young plays a one-two with Dominic Henderson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. Andy Brady is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.36
Neil Law comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.41
1-1Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing Dominic Henderson .
65.49
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Garry Greig collects the pass. Garry Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Young!
69.47
Garry Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Andy Brady is on top of it.
73.28
John Dalglish sees space and advances. John Dalglish threads the ball through to Paul Burley. Paul Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec White but the linesman indicates offside!
75.37
Garry Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.48
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alexander Jack replacing Garry Greig .
78.53
Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward to Paul Burley who brings the ball under control. Paul Burley cuts inside the box! Paul Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
79.38
David Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Don Glass who takes it down. Don Glass shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.47
Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Burley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec White side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Alec Greig manages to keep it out.
85.07
John Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alec White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.13
Alexander Jack kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gavin Collins threads a neat ball through to Paul Burley. Paul Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
27.3%
44.3%
28.4%
Scorers
| Gary Young 54, 65 | Alec White 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Young of Elgin City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Mccall (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Paul Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Garry Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Young (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Dominic Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alexander Jack (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy Brady (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Law (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | John Dalglish (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul Burley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alec White (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Colin Cleland (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |