Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul McNeill | P. McNeill |  | 50 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Richard Souness | R. Souness | ||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Hannes Haller | H. Haller | |||||||||
| Paul Morrison | P. Morrison | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Anton Eder | A. Eder | |||||||||
| Bill Andrews | B. Andrews |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Matthias Overath | M. Overath | |||||||||
| Billy Niven | B. Niven | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Stephen Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Arno Sachs | A. Sachs | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Antonio Petruzzi | A. Petruzzi | |||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Matt Rae | M. Rae | |||||||||
| Jody Ince | J. Ince | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 |  | Geoffrey Hermans | G. Hermans | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 48 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | John Johnstone | J. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Lomano Ripley | L. Ripley | | 59 | A | | 10 | | | A | 55 | | Simon Johnson | S. Johnson | ||||||||
| Linus Helmer | L. Helmer | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Enzo Califano | E. Califano | |||||||||
| Greg Davies | G. Davies | | 55 | A | | 12 | | M | 57 | | Craig Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 48 | A | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Callum Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Andy Greig | A. Greig | | 47 | M | | 14 | | M | 52 | | David Greening | D. Greening | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off and get the first half underway!
3.20
0-0Stephen Caldwell sees Enzo Califano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enzo Califano knocks the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.23
Paul Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Arno Sachs collects the pass. Arno Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Sachs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.13
Anton Eder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey Hermans. Without breaking stride, Geoffrey Hermans plays the ball forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.59
0-0Matthias Overath threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans knocks the ball forward to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone heads the ball goalwards. Paul McNeill manages to gather it.
14.57
1-0With great vision, Alex Gallacher plays the ball forward to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley sees Linus Helmer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Linus Helmer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brechin!
18.21
1-0With great vision, Alex Gallacher plays the ball forward to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.54
Anton Eder knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans darts forward. Geoffrey Hermans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Morrison.
28.26
1-0John Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano passes the ball forward but Simon Johnson is offside!
38.17
Paul Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Arno Sachs who brings the ball under control. Arno Sachs makes a simple pass to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Eder.
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. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Callum Johnstone replacing Geoffrey Hermans.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin get the second half underway!
51.17
1-0Lomano Ripley picks a pass forward to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Matthias Overath happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.36
60.11
1-0Arno Sachs takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Anton Eder reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
61.06
1-0Paul Morrison catches Matt Rae on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Morrison to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Rae runs off the knock.
66.40
Antonio Petruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Enzo Califano is offside!
69.39
Paul Morrison clumsily knocks into Enzo Califano. The referee calls over Paul Morrison again and warns him to calm down! Enzo Califano stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.09
1-0Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with David Greening replacing John Johnstone .
85.54
Alex Gallacher threads the ball through to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Overath.
87.40
Lomano Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
89.39
Bill Andrews takes it forward alone. Bill Andrews decides to run forward with the ball. Bill Andrews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25.6%
44.9%
29.5%
Scorers
| Linus Helmer 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arno Sachs of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Morrison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bill Andrews (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Billy Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Sachs (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Kevin Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jody Ince (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Lomano Ripley (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Linus Helmer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Greg Davies (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Souness (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hannes Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Eder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matthias Overath (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephen Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Petruzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Geoffrey Hermans (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enzo Califano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Greening (MID) | 6 | |