Match Report
| Livingston | Livingston |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Richard Mason | R. Mason |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Paul McNeill | P. McNeill | |||||||||
| Nils Kneissl | N. Kneissl |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Enrique Navarro | E. Navarro | |||||||||
| Don Campbell | D. Campbell | | 57 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 49 |  | David Beckham | D. Beckham | ||||||||
| Brian Tiler | B. Tiler | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Billy Niven | B. Niven | |||||||||
| Richard Brady | R. Brady | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| David Dickov | D. Dickov | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Vitor Castro | V. Castro |  | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 |  | Max Conticchio | M. Conticchio | |||||||||
| Alex Naysmith | A. Naysmith | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Craig Brown | C. Brown | | 50 | M | | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Andy Greig | A. Greig | ||||||||
| David Gemmill | D. Gemmill | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Linus Helmer | L. Helmer | |||||||||
| Eduardo Lopes | E. Lopes | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Greg Davies | G. Davies | |||||||||
| Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 54 | A | | 12 | | G | 48 | | Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | |||||||||
| Paul James | P. James | | 49 | D | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 49 | A | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Brechin. A crowd of 9,469 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Livingston and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Livingston and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Livingston get the match underway!
3.13
0-0Craig Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.22
0-1Greg Davies flicks a high pass forward. Max Conticchio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Conticchio whips in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.29
Vitor Castro flicks a high pass forward to David Dickov who brings the ball under control. David Dickov flicks a high pass forward. David Gemmill easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Gemmill plays a one-two with Eduardo Lopes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from David Gemmill provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Livingston!
22.21
Alex Naysmith makes a simple pass to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Naysmith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eduardo Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.07
1-1David Beckham makes an attacking run forward. David Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Richard Mason manages to keep it out.
32.37
With great vision, Alex Naysmith plays the ball forward to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
33.03
1-1Alex Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Mason who gathers it comfortably.
34.46
Alex Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards David Gemmill. With a superhuman jump, David Gemmill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.52
Craig Brown flicks a high pass forward. David Gemmill controls it well on his chest. David Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin get the second half underway!
47.41
Alex Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Greg Davies. Greg Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
51.08
Alex Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Davies. Greg Davies shoots from 25 yards but Richard Mason reads it well. He makes it look easy!
54.25
Richard Brady surges forward with the ball. Richard Brady makes a simple pass to David Gemmill. David Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
55.43
Max Conticchio makes a beautiful solo run. Max Conticchio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Tiler.
59.07
Andy Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Richard Mason.
60.52
2-1Corner kick to Brechin. Alex Gallacher plays it out to the edge of the box. David Dickov gets to the ball and clears it up field.
63.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Niven laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.59
Max Conticchio makes a probing pass to Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Kneissl.
67.35
David Gemmill advances with the ball. David Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
72.56
Max Conticchio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Davies. Greg Davies rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
73.08
Brian Tiler threads a neat ball through to Richard Brady. Richard Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gemmill. David Gemmill shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.20
Alex Naysmith advances with the ball. Without breaking stride, Alex Naysmith plays the ball forward to Eduardo Lopes who has made a great run into the box. Eduardo Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul McNeill smothers it!
79.07
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
31.9%
50%
18.1%
Scorers
| David Gemmill 18, 34 | Linus Helmer 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Gemmill of Livingston |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nils Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vitor Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Craig Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Gemmill (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul James (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Enrique Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Max Conticchio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 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. | Matt Ritchie (DEF) | 0 | |