Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Henderson | C. Henderson |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Stuart Ritchie | S. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Callum Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Nicholas Oulmers | N. Oulmers |  | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Miel Seedorf | M. Seedorf | |||||||||
| Ighli Di Matteo | I. Di Matteo |  | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Craig Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Alex Dickov | A. Dickov | |||||||||
| Richard Niven | R. Niven | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| John Mckinlay | J. Mckinlay | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Matt Thomson | M. Thomson | |||||||||
| Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Scott Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| Kevin Hansen | K. Hansen | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Don Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Craig Morrison | C. Morrison | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 |  | Elena Martin | E. Martin | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Brechin. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Montrose are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Montrose are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Miel Seedorf flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins threads the ball through to Scott Burley. Scott Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Hansen.
6.59
0-0Callum McNeill catches Craig Caldwell on the ankles. Callum McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Craig Caldwell runs off the knock.
8.50
0-0Alex Dickov threads the ball through to Scott Burley. Scott Burley goes all the way! Scott Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.41
Ighli Di Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Niven. Richard Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.26
John Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.54
Matt Thomson passes the ball forward to Scott Burley. Scott Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.56
1-0Ighli Di Matteo takes it forward alone. Ighli Di Matteo passes the ball forward to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.40
1-0Andy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Burley. Scott Burley shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Callum Henderson.
21.39
Craig Caldwell passes the ball forward to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov brings the ball forward. Alex Dickov shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.25
John Mckinlay advances with the ball. John Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Gemmell.
26.53
Nicholas Oulmers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone makes a probing pass to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.11
Richard Niven sees space and advances. Richard Niven plays a perfect one-two with Callum McNeill and rushes in on goal... Richard Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.39
2-0Callum Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Hansen. Callum Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Kevin Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.09
Ighli Di Matteo knocks the ball forward to Richard Niven. Richard Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Nicholas Oulmers chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stuart Ritchie manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Montrose start the second half!
47.52
Ighli Di Matteo makes a simple pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Hansen and rushes in on goal... Callum McNeill takes a shot at goal. Stuart Ritchie easily smothers it.
48.17
Craig Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Burley. Scott Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
49.06
Miel Seedorf threads the ball through to Matt Thomson. Matt Thomson knocks the ball forward to Scott Burley. Scott Burley shoots from distance but it flies wide!
53.25
Craig Gemmell brings the ball forward. Craig Gemmell shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
54.57
Richard Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Gemmell.
55.52
Craig Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Burley. Scott Burley shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.35
Montrose are easily keeping Brechin at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
59.06
Nicholas Oulmers makes a simple pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.57
Nicholas Oulmers knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.45
Richard Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.00
John Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Alex Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.25
Andy Collins takes it forward alone. Andy Collins makes a probing pass to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.09
Alex Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.31
John Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.03
3-0Craig Gemmell passes the ball forward to Scott Burley. Scott Burley threads the ball through to Elena Martin but he's offside!
87.28
Andy Hopkin makes a probing pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven threads the ball through to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
30.4%
41.2%
28.4%
Scorers