Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Mason | G. Mason |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| David Glass | D. Glass | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Artur Nunes | A. Nunes |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Scott Booth | S. Booth | | 51 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 49 | | Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | ||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | | 57 | M | | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | ||||||||
| Stuart Greig | S. Greig | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Craig Gough | C. Gough | | 37 | M | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Quim Fernandes | Q. Fernandes | | 49 | A | | 12 | | D | 47 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 42 | D | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Alex Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | | 41 | G | | 14 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,808 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.
0.00
0-0Brechin get the match underway!
3.04
0-0Alec Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Mckinlay passes the ball forward but Alex Caldwell is offside!
8.30
Alex Elliott makes a simple pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig makes a pass forward but Kevin Cleland makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
12.26
0-0Stuart Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Paul Greig controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paul Greig strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Gavin Mason gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
15.28
0-0Stuart Greig passes the ball forward to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith shoots from distance but it is miles over!
16.33
Alec Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Billy Naysmith who takes it down. Billy Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.39
Dominic Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Liddell cuts inside the box! Dominic Liddell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
22.32
Stuart Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Greig. Paul Greig edges inside the box! Paul Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
28.02
0-0Matt Booth comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Cleland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.02
0-0Free kick to Brechin just outside the area...
31.06
0-1Stuart Hansen takes a short run up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Gavin Mason had no chance!!
34.01
Matt Booth threads a neat ball through to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law controls it well on his chest. Billy Law shoots from long range but it is miles over!
38.37
0-1Billy Naysmith hacks Andy Hopkin from behind! Billy Naysmith is warned by the referee! Andy Hopkin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.31
Billy Naysmith hacks Andy Hopkin from behind! The referee brings Billy Naysmith to one side and gives him another warning! Andy Hopkin gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
42.32
0-1Artur Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Greig collects the pass. Stuart Greig takes it forward alone. Stuart Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stranraer kick off!
47.24
Scott Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law collects the pass. Billy Law shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Andy Brady comfortably smothers it!
54.11
Stuart Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Law. Billy Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
59.54
Stuart Greig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.31
Artur Nunes makes a strong solo run forward. Artur Nunes threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.47
Artur Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Hansen plays the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Gavin Mason. Excellent save.
72.04
Stuart Greig makes a simple pass to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.10
Andy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Hansen who brings the ball under control. Stuart Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Hansen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Cleland is offside!
77.55
With a delightful solo run, Garry Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
78.54
Matt Booth threads a neat ball through to Craig Gough. Craig Gough flicks a high ball forward to Billy Naysmith who takes it down. Billy Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.26
Without breaking stride, Dominic Liddell plays the ball forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott advances with the ball. Alex Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Cleland and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.15
Alec Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Alec Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. Andy Brady is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.3%
43%
31.6%
Scorers
| Alec Hopkin 87 | Stuart Hansen 29 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hopkin of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Nunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alec Hopkin (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Craig Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Quim Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Inglis (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Brady (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Alec Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Stuart Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Greig (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 0 | |