Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Elgin City | Elgin City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Henderson | C. Henderson |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Jose Pascual | J. Pascual | |||||||||
| Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Scott Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Nicholas Oulmers | N. Oulmers |  | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 |  | Les White | L. White | |||||||||
| Ighli Di Matteo | I. Di Matteo |  | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Richard McGrory | R. McGrory | |||||||||
| Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Matt Greig | M. Greig | |||||||||
| Richard Niven | R. Niven | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Arthur Tolley | A. Tolley | |||||||||
| Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| John Mckinlay | J. Mckinlay | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 |  | Luciano Sanchez | L. Sanchez | |||||||||
| Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Garry Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Kevin Hansen | K. Hansen | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | |||||||||
| Craig Morrison | C. Morrison | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Alex James | A. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 4,450 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Montrose and Elgin City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Montrose and Elgin City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
6.46
0-0Richard Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les White.
8.42
0-0Elgin City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.42
0-0Matt Greig brings the ball forward. Matt Greig makes a simple pass to Alex James. Alex James plays a perfect one-two with Garry Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Alex James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.29
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.54
1-0Nicholas Oulmers advances with the ball. Nicholas Oulmers surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Oulmers whips in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison flicks the ball with his head. Jose Pascual is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.55
John Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Jose Pascual has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.06
2-0Richard McGrory makes a simple pass to Colin Mason. Colin Mason threads the ball through to Alex James. Alex James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Cleland but he's offside!
34.44
Nicholas Oulmers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone sees space and advances. Alex Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.32
2-0Les White catches Craig Morrison on the ankles. Les White is given a warning by the referee! Craig Morrison runs off the knock.
40.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
2-0Colin Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James whips in a cross ball towards Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Callum Henderson easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Montrose kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Les White passes the ball forward to Luciano Sanchez. Luciano Sanchez makes a probing pass to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Callum Henderson manages to gather it comfortably.
51.18
Scott Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Tolley. Arthur Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson goes all the way! Garry Ferguson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.32
Richard McGrory advances with the ball. Richard McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James goes all the way! Alex James shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.53
Garry Ferguson barges into Nicholas Oulmers. The referee calls over Garry Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Oulmers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.02
Elgin City are easily keeping Montrose at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.56
2-2Matt Hansen clumsily knocks into Les White. Matt Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Les White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.06
Arthur Tolley threads the ball through to Alex James. Alex James lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.24
Les White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Mason. Colin Mason makes a probing pass to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland plays a perfect one-two with Garry Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Andy Cleland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.56
Richard Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les White.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
31.1%
42.6%
26.2%
Scorers
| Craig Morrison 21, 28 | Garry Ferguson 51 Alex James 63 Andy Cleland 81 |