Match Report


BrechinBrechin     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio58
G
1
G
55Marc BrittonM. Britton
David RitchieD. Ritchie67
D
2captain
D
61Stefano VasariS. Vasari
Gavin MasonG. Mason59
D
3
D
57Mauricio PastorM. Pastor
Craig HendersonC. Henderson53
D
4
D
55Hauke HermannH. Hermann
Gregorio CruzG. Cruz68
M
5
D
51Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Dion PetersD. Peters63
M
6
M
65Craig MatteoC. Matteo
Rio GerrardR. Gerrard59
M
captain7
M
60George WiseG. Wise
Colin McCoistC. McCoist58
M
8
M
60Massimo BedinM. Bedin
Andy MccallA. Mccall62
A
9
A
67Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler
Oleg EadieO. Eadie59
A
10
A
66Gary RitchieG. Ritchie
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn57
A
11
A
59Andy DickovA. Dickov
 
Craig McGroryC. McGrory57
M
12
M
59Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison56
M
13
A
59John McNeillJ. McNeill
Dominic HendryD. Hendry53
A
14
M
59Scott MccallS. Mccall

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 8,513 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.


0.00
Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
Mauricio Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
6.00
George Wise catches Gavin Mason on the ankles. The referee calls over George Wise and warns him to calm down! Gavin Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
Dominic Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie plays a quick one-two with Andy Mccall and rushes in on goal... Oleg Eadie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Mauricio Pastor's outstretched leg.
16.46
David Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Rio Gerrard controls it well on his chest. Rio Gerrard passes the ball forward to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.30
Massimo Bedin threads a neat ball through to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Federico Di Meglio!
21.55
Mauricio Pastor takes it forward alone. Mauricio Pastor threads a neat ball through to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Federico Di Meglio. What a great pair of hands!
24.55
David Ritchie surges forward with the ball. David Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Britton.
26.19
Gregorio Cruz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Oleg Eadie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
27.30
Dion Peters hacks Massimo Bedin from behind! The referee calls over Dion Peters and shows him a yellow card! Massimo Bedin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.10
George Wise flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Bedin who brings the ball under control. Massimo Bedin shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
34.27
Craig Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
36.18
Colin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
48.10
Stefano Vasari sees George Wise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Wise surges forward with the ball. George Wise plays a one-two with Gary Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from George Wise provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.34
Duncan Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Craig Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Matteo passes the ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.17
Craig Matteo barges into Craig Henderson. The referee calls over Craig Matteo and warns him to calm down! Craig Henderson runs off the knock.
60.38
Brechin have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing David Ritchie .Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
63.37
Duncan Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Marc Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Marc Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Henderson.
65.36
Colin McCoist hits a low pass to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Dion Peters. Dion Peters makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.16
Stefano Vasari chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Federico Di Meglio manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.11
Dion Peters flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall controls it well on his chest. Andy Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Hauke Hermann comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
72.27
George Wise flicks a high ball forward to John McNeill who takes it down. John McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Federico Di Meglio with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
77.30
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
79.41
Dion Peters advances with the ball. Dion Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Mauricio Pastor. That should have been a goal!
81.48
Dion Peters threads a neat ball through to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. With a superhuman jump, Andy Mccall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.27
Hauke Hermann sees a break and surges forward. Hauke Hermann passes the ball forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.58
John McNeill passes the ball forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Scott Mccall sees space and advances. Scott Mccall flicks a high pass forward to George Wise who brings the ball under control. George Wise runs straight at the defence! George Wise cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Albion Rovers
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
29.6%
45.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Andy Mccall 81
Andy Dickov 51
Gianluca Dalmat 72, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianluca Dalmat of Albion Rovers

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

1.Marc Britton (GK)
6
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
8
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Craig Matteo (MID)
6
7.George Wise (MID)
7
8.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)
6
10.Gary Ritchie (ATT)
7
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
13.John McNeill (ATT)
7
14.Scott Mccall (MID)
6