Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 8,768 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Berwick Rangers kick off!
4.53
0-0Sergio C. Pires Viera knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.20
0-0Mykhaylo Biryuk catches Craig James on the ankles. Mykhaylo Biryuk is given a warning by the referee! Craig James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.30
0-0Lee Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Max Colasante. Max Colasante makes a probing pass to Craig James. Craig James shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gavin Kahn!
14.20
0-0Mykhaylo Biryuk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio C. Pires Viera. Sergio C. Pires Viera knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson knocks the ball forward to Manuel Marques but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.39
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.48
Gary Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie makes a probing pass to Matthew Nyarko but he's offside!
22.17
Gary Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.53
Andres Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.57
Sergio C. Pires Viera knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
30.21
Gavin Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Souness. Callum Souness makes a simple pass to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.41
0-0Mykhaylo Biryuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Rey. Andres Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Souness.
40.16
1-0Max Colasante chips the ball to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie lofts in a cross ball towards Craig James. Craig James heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Gavin Kahn had no chance!! Goal for Arbroath!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Arbroath kick off the second half!
47.26
Callum Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie knocks in a cross ball towards Craig James. Craig James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Gavin Kahn manages to keep it out.
48.34
Andres Rey passes the ball forward to Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
51.22
Callum Souness makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Souness plays a perfect one-two with Craig James and rushes in on goal... Callum Souness rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.54
Carlos Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
63.00
Arbroath are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Berwick Rangers's defence.
67.12
Gary Dalglish makes a simple pass to Craig James. Craig James shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.35
2-0Stan Murray catches Max Colasante on the ankles. Stan Murray is warned by the referee! Max Colasante gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.57
Gary Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.28
2-0Callum Souness comes in with a late challenge on Andres Rey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.01
Dion Mcgovern boots it upfield. Gabriel Robinson shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Paulo Ferreira!
78.58
Gary Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
79.15
Carlos Viana threads the ball through to Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Paulo Ferreira!
83.35
Arbroath are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Berwick Rangers's defence.
90.00
Callum Souness passes the ball forward to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Craig James 40, 67 |