Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 4,436 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.46
Danny White chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith plays a perfect one-two with Andy McCoist and rushes in on goal... Scott Naysmith takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.10
Mirco Scoponi decides to run forward with the ball. Mirco Scoponi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Caldwell.
14.04
Alec Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist plays a perfect one-two with Scott Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Andy McCoist shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.58
Garry Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes a simple pass to Travis Adu. Travis Adu shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.13
Gary Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.40
Alec Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Garry Strachan!
44.53
John Law flicks the ball to his team mate, David Meiklejohn. David Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Andres Pardo. Andres Pardo shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Gary Greig makes a simple pass to Andres Pardo. Andres Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.45
Danny White kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith goes all the way! Scott Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.39
Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist goes all the way! Andy McCoist shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.26
Andy McCoist hacks Craig Caldwell from behind! Andy McCoist is warned by the referee! Craig Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.16
John Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist passes the ball forward but Scott Naysmith is offside!
61.09
Gary Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven knocks the ball forward to Travis Adu. Travis Adu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.00
Gary Greig passes the ball forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven makes a probing pass to Andres Pardo. Andres Pardo shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
71.22
Alec Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith goes all the way! Scott Naysmith tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
78.07
Gary Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Pardo. Andres Pardo passes the ball forward but Travis Adu is offside!
79.46
Albion Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Dominic Hutchison advances with the ball. Dominic Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith plays a perfect one-two with Andy McCoist and rushes in on goal... Scott Naysmith rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Naysmith of Albion Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
33.8%
46.8%
19.5%