Match Report


MontroseMontrose     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Jacob MakinJ. Makin51
G
1
G
36David TelferD. Telfer
Scott BremnerS. Bremner52
D
2
D
41Stuart ElliottS. Elliott
Duncan BoothD. Booth42
D
3
D
38Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro39
D
4captain
D
44Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Scott GallacherS. Gallacher51
M
5
D
37Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Stuart BradyS. Brady47
M
6
M
35Garry TelferG. Telfer
Alex InglisA. Inglis41
M
captain7
M
39Andy WhiteA. White
Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn40
M
8
M
37Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Gary HansenG. Hansen56
A
9
A
39David McStayD. McStay
David MasonD. Mason45
A
10
A
41Matt NivenM. Niven
Alex JohnstoneA. Johnstone34
A
11
A
49Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
 
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan48
G
12
D
41Don McStayD. McStay
Andy HendersonA. Henderson38
D
13
M
42Neil BurleyN. Burley
Callum JohnstoneC. Johnstone38
G
14
A
44Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,796 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montrose get the match underway!
9.25
Craig Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer makes a probing pass to David McStay. David McStay skips past Miguel Ribeiro! Miguel Ribeiro catches David McStay on the ankles. David McStay appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.31
Miguel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Alex Inglis. With vision, Alex Inglis picks a pass forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.22
Garry Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Garry Mcallister makes a pass forward but David McStay makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
14.40
Craig Sullivan darts forward. Craig Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
20.08
With vision, Andy Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. David McStay collects the pass. David McStay skips past Miguel Ribeiro! David McStay rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.03
Miguel Ribeiro barges into David McStay. The referee brings Miguel Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! David McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.21
With vision, Alex Inglis picks a pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
32.05
Garry Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jacob Makin.
33.53
It's a corner kick. David McStay loops the ball over to the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Elliott provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.32
Stuart Elliott makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart Elliott sees Callum Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jacob Makin.
36.22
Scott Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady advances with the ball. Stuart Brady shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
38.22
Duncan Booth makes a probing pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
47.37
Craig Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Davidson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Matt Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.21
Duncan Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
57.34
Stuart Elliott barges into Alex Johnstone. Stuart Elliott is warned by the referee! Alex Johnstone runs off the knock.
61.41
Scott Gallacher brings the ball forward. Scott Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul McGrory.
63.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Mcallister laces a through ball forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson runs straight at the defence! Callum Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.57
Garry Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Matt Niven who takes it down. Matt Niven plays a one-two with David McStay and rushes in on goal... Matt Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jacob Makin had no chance!! Goal for Elgin City!
75.57
Alex Inglis makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
77.28
Craig Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Andy White. Andy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Callum Davidson takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.15
Stuart Brady flicks a high ball forward to Alex Johnstone who takes it down. Alex Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward to David Mason who brings the ball under control. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Elgin City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
22.9%
44.3%
32.9%

Scorers
Alex Johnstone 90
David McStay 20
Matt Niven 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David McStay of Elgin City

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Makin (GK)
6
2.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Booth (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Ribeiro (DEF)
6
5.Scott Gallacher (MID)
6
6.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
7
8.Duncan Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10.David Mason (ATT)
6
11.Alex Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stuart Strachan (GK)
0
13.Andy Henderson (DEF)
0
14.Callum Johnstone (GK)
0

1.David Telfer (GK)
6
2.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
7
5.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
7.Andy White (MID)
6
8.Garry Mcallister (MID)
8
9.David McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Matt Niven (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Callum Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Don McStay (DEF)
0
13.Neil Burley (MID)
0
14.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
0