Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul McNeill | P. McNeill |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Niccolo Bramble | N. Bramble | |||||||||
| Enrique Navarro | E. Navarro |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 55 |  | Ezio Pagliarini | E. Pagliarini | ||||||||
| David Beckham | D. Beckham | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | David Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Neil Liddell | N. Liddell | |||||||||
| Billy Niven | B. Niven | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Kemal Murphy | K. Murphy | |||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Don Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Max Conticchio | M. Conticchio | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Matt Davidson | M. Davidson | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | |||||||||
| Andy Greig | A. Greig | | 47 | M | | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Callum Greig | C. Greig | ||||||||
| Linus Helmer | L. Helmer |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Steven Wiltord | S. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Greg Davies | G. Davies | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 |  | Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | |||||||||
| Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | | 48 | G | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Sebastian Molina | S. Molina | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 47 | A | | 13 | | A | 51 | | Alberto Santos | A. Santos | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 45 | D | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Paul Strachan | P. Strachan | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 8,331 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Naysmith.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Naysmith.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
0-0Max Conticchio knocks the ball forward to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer shoots from 25 yards but Niccolo Bramble is on top of it.
3.31
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Greig plays the ball forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Ritchie.
8.47
0-0David Mccall clumsily knocks into Linus Helmer. David Mccall is shown the yellow card! Linus Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.37
Alex Gallacher sees Linus Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Max Conticchio. Max Conticchio powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
12.58
0-0Ezio Pagliarini flicks a high ball forward to Matt Davidson who takes it down. Matt Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Davidson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.58
1-0Alex Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Gallacher plays a one-two with Linus Helmer and advances towards the goal... Alex Gallacher comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.43
David Mccall threads a neat ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist sees space and advances. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
1-0Callum Greig makes a simple pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Lopes but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.10
Linus Helmer threads a neat ball through to Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.22
Max Conticchio brings the ball forward. Max Conticchio knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Davies. Greg Davies makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.06
Neil Liddell threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes passes the ball forward to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.28
1-0Matt Ritchie catches Kemal Murphy on the ankles. The referee warns Matt Ritchie to calm down! Kemal Murphy runs off the knock.
42.09
Max Conticchio threads a neat ball through to Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Davidson.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Matt Ritchie pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Linus Helmer collects the pass. Linus Helmer shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
51.52
Alex Gallacher hits a low pass to Max Conticchio. Max Conticchio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
53.23
Max Conticchio threads a neat ball through to Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Mccall.
54.24
Max Conticchio threads a neat ball through to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.18
Neil Liddell threads a neat ball through to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.02
Kevin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Bramble who gathers it comfortably.
66.16
Max Conticchio chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Davies. Greg Davies plays a one-two with Alex Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Greg Davies side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.15
1-0Alex Gallacher sees Linus Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Helmer rushes past David Mccall! Linus Helmer tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by David Mccall!
84.20
Matt Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mccall.
89.10
Kemal Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist threads a neat ball through to Don Cleland. Don Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
20.2%
47.2%
32.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Gallacher of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Enrique Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Max Conticchio (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex Gallacher (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Andy Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Linus Helmer (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Greg Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Hansen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Bramble (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ezio Pagliarini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Mccall (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Neil Liddell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kemal Murphy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Don Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steven Wiltord (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Molina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Santos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |