Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul McNeill | P. McNeill |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Duncan McGrory | D. McGrory | |||||||||
| Bill Andrews | B. Andrews |  | 51 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 54 | | Callum Hendry | C. Hendry | ||||||||
| Billy Niven | B. Niven | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Filipe Soares | F. Soares | |||||||||
| John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Ruel Hunt | R. Hunt | |||||||||
| Arno Sachs | A. Sachs |  | 57 | M | | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Marc Williams | M. Williams | ||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Steven Kirkland | S. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Alun Lampard | A. Lampard | |||||||||
| Andy Greig | A. Greig | | 47 | M | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Duncan Ritchie | D. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Lomano Ripley | L. Ripley | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Greg Davies | G. Davies | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Alex Young | A. Young | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 48 | A | | 12 | | A | 58 |  | Roberto Herrero | R. Herrero | |||||||||
| Dominic Morton | D. Morton | | 46 | G | | 13 | | G | 52 |  | Daniel Gabriel Stoichita | D. Stoichita | |||||||||
| John James | J. James | | 42 | M | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 10,224 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Raith Rovers 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 Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Naysmith.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers start the match!
4.43
1-0John Glass makes an attacking run forward. John Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
8.03
1-0Marc Williams makes a probing pass to Alex Young. Alex Young runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alex Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
15.06
1-0Duncan Ritchie hacks Arno Sachs from behind! Duncan Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Arno Sachs stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.47
1-0Showing composure, Alex Gallacher laces a through ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Soares.
20.51
1-0Kevin Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Alun Lampard. Kevin Bremner is shown the yellow card! Alun Lampard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.38
Callum Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Andy Greig. Callum Hendry is shown the yellow card! Andy Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.13
Callum Hendry sees Alun Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Lampard sees Gary Dickov just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gary Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Paul McNeill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.21
Kevin Bremner makes a probing pass to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.34
Alex Young chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.27
1-2Alex Young hacks Bill Andrews from behind! Alex Young is shown the yellow card! Bill Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.37
1-2Steven Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.44
Kevin Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Greg Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Hunt.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
51.05
Filipe Soares launches a long ball forward. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.05
Alun Lampard knocks the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Paul McNeill. Excellent save.
55.32
Filipe Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Williams. Marc Williams hits a low pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Gary Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.57
Alex Young kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
61.22
John Glass hits a low pass to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Greg Davies controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Greg Davies shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.13
Kevin Bremner makes a simple pass to Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.12
Billy Niven threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.05
Marc Williams flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov controls it well on his chest. Gary Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Paul McNeill gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
77.08
John Glass sees Alex Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Andy Greig. Andy Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Hansen with no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
81.46
Ruel Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Duncan Ritchie. Duncan Ritchie plays a one-two with Gary Dickov and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Duncan Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal but Paul McNeill is on top of it.
85.31
Alun Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Alex Young who brings the ball under control. Alex Young skips past John Sullivan! Alex Young tries a spectacular strike. Paul McNeill gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
87.13
Alun Lampard threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Bill Andrews surges forward with the ball. With imagination, Bill Andrews plays the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Lomano Ripley 4, 77 Greg Davies 61 | Gary Dickov 24, 55 Steven Kirkland 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Ripley of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul McNeill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bill Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Sachs (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Bremner (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lomano Ripley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Greg Davies (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Morton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | John James (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Hendry (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Filipe Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Williams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steven Kirkland (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Alun Lampard (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duncan Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Dickov (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Young (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Roberto Herrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |