Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Peterhead. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead get the match underway!
4.27
Billy Davidson sees space and advances. Billy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Craig Burley who takes it down. Craig Burley threads a neat ball through to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.07
Don Mason advances with the ball. Don Mason shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
14.56
Andy Sullivan makes a simple pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Paul Greig collects the pass. Paul Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Cleland provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Alec Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.24
Stuart Elliott clumsily knocks into David Naysmith. The referee warns Stuart Elliott to calm down! David Naysmith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.26
Don Mason sees Craig Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Burley shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.38
Billy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall plays a quick one-two with Craig Burley and rushes in on goal... Gary Mccall shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
33.27
Dominic Rae threads the ball through to Don Mason. Don Mason makes a probing pass to Craig Burley. Craig Burley shoots from long range. Andy Brady gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with John Hopkin replacing Billy Davidson and Stuart Gallacher replacing Gary Mccall. The Peterhead players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Fernandes plays the ball forward to Craig Burley. Craig Burley finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Burley!
51.50
Craig Burley clumsily knocks into Andy Sullivan. The referee warns Craig Burley to calm down! Andy Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.59
Stuart Hansen makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Morrison.
55.12
Showing composure, Stuart Hansen laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig plays a one-two with Kevin Cleland and rushes in on goal... Paul Greig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alec Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.17
Neil Morrison makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Morrison threads a neat ball through to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Burley but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.38
Peterhead have made a substitution with Stephen Dickov replacing Alec Rae .
67.06
Tomas Fernandes catches Stuart Elliott on the ankles. The referee calls over Tomas Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.00
Andy Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Alex Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland powers a header at goal. Stephen Dickov gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
78.08
Tomas Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Elliott. The referee calls over Tomas Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Stuart Elliott runs off the knock.
87.14
Don Mason passes the ball forward to Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.03
Stuart Hansen brings the ball forward. Stuart Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Greig but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
25%
45.3%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Cleland of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Andy Brady (GK)
6
2.Andy Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Alec Mckinlay (MID)
6
6.Alex Elliott (MID)
6
7.Stuart Hansen (MID)
8
8.Stuart Elliott (MID)
6
9.Paul Greig (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alex Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Cleland (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Neil Greig (DEF)
0
13.Alex Souness (DEF)
0
14.Stephen Mason (MID)
0

1.Alec Rae (GK)
6
2.Neil Morrison (DEF)
6
3.David Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Billy Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Rae (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Fernandes (MID)yellow card
6
7.Don Mason (MID)
7
8.Dominic Young (MID)
6
9.Gavin Niven (ATT)
6
10.Craig Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gary Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Dickov (GK)
6
13.John Hopkin (GK)
6
14.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
6