Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 4,967 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Berwick Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.


0.00
The first half starts with Alloa Athletic kicking off!
3.02
Colin McGrory takes it forward alone. Colin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.38
Colin McGrory surges forward with the ball. Colin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
16.10
Alec Gough sees space and advances. Alec Gough plays a quick one-two with Callum McStay and rushes in on goal... Alec Gough takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
18.21
Alec Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.41
Tomas Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Law.
22.16
Mathieu Bruneau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory threads the ball through to Callum McStay. Callum McStay shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.08
Alec Gough sees space and advances. Alec Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.32
Billy Naysmith passes the ball forward to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Andy James is on top of it.
28.37
Colin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.34
Duncan Law threads a neat ball through to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith passes the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill plays a one-two with Gavin Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Paul Gemmill provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.51
Duncan Law clumsily knocks into Dominic Morton. The referee brings Duncan Law to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Tomas Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the second half underway!
47.49
Kevin Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hendry who takes it down. Alec Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.30
Dominic Morton hacks Duncan Law from behind! Dominic Morton is shown the yellow card! Duncan Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.07
Alec Gough passes the ball forward to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
55.18
Gavin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Billy Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Billy Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but Andy James reads it well. Nice save!
57.28
With vision, Gavin Brady picks a pass forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but Andy James is on top of it.
59.22
Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gemmill collects the pass. Paul Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.16
Colin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
63.00
Mathieu Bruneau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory passes the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.41
Stephen Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.53
Alec Gough makes an attacking run forward. Alec Gough shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.46
Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.50
Tomas Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Morton who takes it down. Dominic Morton tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Matt Law manages to gather it easily.
85.56
Without breaking stride, Billy Naysmith plays the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill advances inside the box! Mathieu Bruneau catches Paul Gemmill on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
87.30
Alec Gough receives the ball from a throw-in from Tomas Gomes. Alec Gough flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alec Hendry shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
89.14
Alec Gough takes it forward alone. Alec Gough whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton whips the ball goalwards with his head. Matt Law didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Billy Naysmith sees Gavin Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
38.7%
44.1%
17.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Gough of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Matt Law (GK)
7
2.Duncan Law (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Alec Morrison (MID)
6
6.Billy Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Andy Inglis (MID)
6
8.Craig Mcallister (MID)
6
9.Craig Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Paul Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Niven (GK)
0
13.David Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Rodrigo Oliveira (DEF)
0

1.Andy James (GK)
7
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)
6
3.Mathieu Bruneau (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Gomes (MID)
7
6.Alec Gough (MID)
9
7.Colin McGrory (MID)
9
8.Kevin Liddell (MID)
6
9.Dominic Morton (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Callum McStay (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Reyes (DEF)
0
13.Don Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0