Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 2,911 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the match underway!
8.46
Billy Inglis takes it forward alone. Billy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Davidson. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Davidson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Falkirk!
15.02
Duncan Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
20.01
Stuart Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, David Gemmell. David Gemmell sees Gary Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Ritchie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.45
Duncan Sullivan makes a simple pass to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.13
Garry Greig makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie makes a simple pass, allowing Dominic Henderson to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Dominic Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
33.01
Alex Hendry sees Duncan Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Sullivan sees space and advances. Duncan Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.39
Paul Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Davidson. The referee warns Paul Morrison to calm down! Dominic Davidson runs off the knock.
42.57
Craig Mcallister advances with the ball. Craig Mcallister puts a great ball through. Dominic Davidson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.55
David Gemmell threads the ball through to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Soares.
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. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
53.43
David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young controls it well on his chest. Gary Young whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Henderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stuart Mcallister didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.04
Andy Mckinlay advances with the ball. Andy Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
57.11
Gavin Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to Dominic Davidson, releasing him through on goal. Dominic Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.56
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing Dominic Henderson .Falkirk have made a substitution with Alec Hopkin replacing Gavin Naysmith .
63.13
Neil Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Davidson who brings the ball under control. Dominic Davidson skips past Paul Morrison! Some good footwork from Dominic Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.13
Billy Inglis clumsily knocks into Garry Greig. Billy Inglis is shown the yellow card! Garry Greig gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.27
Duncan Sullivan passes the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
75.11
Elgin City are in full control of this game.
77.27
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alexander Jack replacing Garry Greig .Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Greig replacing Neil Hutchison .
85.11
John Mccall catches Gavin Ritchie on the ankles. John Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Ritchie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.35
Without breaking stride, Duncan Sullivan plays the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Don Glass. Don Glass makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%


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.Paul Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.David Gemmell (MID)
7
7.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
8
8.Garry Greig (MID)
6
9.Gary Young (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Dominic Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
8
 
12.David Souness (MID)
6
13.Alexander Jack (MID)
6
14.Don Glass (MID)
6

1.Stuart Mcallister (GK)
7
2.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
3.Neil Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.John Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Cristiano Soares (DEF)
6
6.David Dickov (MID)
7
7.Billy Inglis (MID)yellow card
8
8.Craig Mcallister (MID)
6
9.Camille Fenillat (MID)
6
10.Gavin Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Davidson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Matt Greig (MID)
6
13.Alec Hopkin (ATT)
6
14.Andy McNeill (ATT)
0