Match Report


BrechinBrechin     East FifeEast Fife
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio58
G
1
G
60Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
David RitchieD. Ritchie66
D
2
D
50Colin ElliottC. Elliott
Gavin MasonG. Mason59
D
3
D
50Adrian WainwrightA. Wainwright
Craig HendersonC. Henderson53
D
4
D
50Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin
Gregorio CruzG. Cruz68
M
5
D
49John MortonJ. Morton
Dion PetersD. Peters63
M
6
M
62Marco ScalzoM. Scalzo
Rio GerrardR. Gerrard59
M
captain7captain
M
58Paolo MachlasP. Machlas
Craig McGroryC. McGrory57
M
8
M
58Duncan BremnerD. Bremner
Callum MorrisonC. Morrison67
A
9
A
65Elena HidalgoE. Hidalgo
Andy MccallA. Mccall62
A
10
A
61Menno van BeekM. van Beek
Oleg EadieO. Eadie59
A
11
A
57Jody GreavesJ. Greaves
 
Colin McCoistC. McCoist57
M
12
M
56Martin DichioM. Dichio
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn57
A
13
A
50Jacques BarbosaJ. Barbosa
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison56
M
14
D
49Alexander AndrewsA. Andrews

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to East Fife. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.


0.00
East Fife kick off the first half!
9.03
Dion Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
14.29
Duncan Bremner hacks David Ritchie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Ritchie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.33
Kevin Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Cruz. Kevin Hopkin is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.49
Kevin Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek flicks a high ball forward to Elena Hidalgo who takes it down. Elena Hidalgo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
24.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.38
Paolo Machlas barges into Rio Gerrard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Gerrard runs off the knock.
27.19
Adrian Wainwright threads a neat ball through to Marco Scalzo. With a delightful solo run, Marco Scalzo stretches the opposition's defence. Marco Scalzo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Federico Di Meglio effortlessly smothers it!
30.32
With imagination, Dion Peters picks a pass forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Wainwright.
33.16
Craig McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.38
Paolo Machlas flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Bremner passes the ball forward but Menno van Beek is offside!
42.16
Marco Scalzo sees Paolo Machlas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Machlas skips past David Ritchie! Paolo Machlas muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
David Ritchie breaks forward. David Ritchie sees Callum Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Morrison shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin get the second half underway!
54.20
Adrian Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Paolo Machlas. Paolo Machlas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves plays a scrappy one-two with Menno van Beek and advances towards the goal... Jody Greaves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.37
Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing David Ritchie .
61.41
Dion Peters flicks a high pass forward. Rio Gerrard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Adrian Wainwright hacks Oleg Eadie from behind! Oleg Eadie appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.19
Without breaking stride, Paolo Machlas plays the ball forward to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
75.05
Dion Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison plays a one-two with Rio Gerrard and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Callum Morrison provides some space. He shoots at goal but Don Caldwell reads it well. Quality keeping!
83.11
Gavin Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.25
Kevin Hopkin makes a probing pass to Paolo Machlas. Paolo Machlas passes the ball forward to Elena Hidalgo. Elena Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Greaves but he's offside!
90.00
Duncan Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Menno van Beek collects the pass. Menno van Beek plays a one-two with Jody Greaves and rushes in on goal... Menno van Beek shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

East Fife
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
28.9%
48.2%
22.9%

Scorers
Callum Morrison 45
Jody Greaves 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Morrison of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Federico Di Meglio (GK)
7
2.David Ritchie (DEF)
8
3.Gavin Mason (DEF)
7
4.Craig Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Gregorio Cruz (MID)
6
6.Dion Peters (MID)
7
7.Rio Gerrard (MID)
6
8.Craig McGrory (MID)
6
9.Callum Morrison (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Andy Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Oleg Eadie (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
13.Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (MID)
0

1.Don Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Colin Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Hopkin (DEF)yellow card
6
5.John Morton (DEF)
6
6.Marco Scalzo (MID)
7
7.Paolo Machlas (MID)yellow card
7
8.Duncan Bremner (MID)yellow card
6
9.Elena Hidalgo (ATT)
6
10.Menno van Beek (ATT)
7
11.Jody Greaves (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Martin Dichio (MID)
0
13.Jacques Barbosa (ATT)
0
14.Alexander Andrews (DEF)
0