Match Report


BrechinBrechin     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David NaysmithD. Naysmith47
G
1
G
34John McCoistJ. McCoist
Stuart MccallS. Mccall56
D
2
D
49Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Callum MasonC. Mason52
D
3
D
44Paul HansenP. Hansen
Matt StrachanM. Strachan48
D
4
D
42Callum DickovC. Dickov
Alec GemmillA. Gemmill44
D
5
D
40Gary CollinsG. Collins
Craig FergusonC. Ferguson53
M
6
M
52Craig DalglishC. Dalglish
Alex ThomsonA. Thomson49
M
7
M
47Gavin McGroryG. McGrory
Scott MccallS. Mccall46
M
8
M
43Duncan SounessD. Souness
Darius SouthgateD. Southgate45
M
9captain
M
43Scott GemmellS. Gemmell
John HopkinJ. Hopkin50
A
captain10
A
52Max WatsonM. Watson
Uwe BischoffU. Bischoff47
A
11
A
51Billy CaldwellB. Caldwell
 
Alec GemmillA. Gemmill47
G
12
A
49Duncan LiddellD. Liddell
Richard DavidsonR. Davidson43
A
13
A
48Callum CampbellC. Campbell
Alex LiddellA. Liddell42
D
14
A
42Gary SounessG. Souness

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
3.09
Craig Ferguson plays the ball forward to Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin heads the ball goalwards but John McCoist reads it well. Well saved!
4.25
Callum Mason sees Scott Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Mccall flicks a high ball forward to John Hopkin who takes it down. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
6.04
Alec Gemmill arcs the ball upfield. John Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.21
Matt Strachan threads a neat ball through to Scott Mccall. Showing composure, Scott Mccall plays the ball forward to Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.30
Scott Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Dickov.
28.16
Matt Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Alec Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Alec Gemmill advances with the ball. Alec Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.49
Max Watson sees a break and surges forward. Max Watson shoots from long range but David Naysmith reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
Gavin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Max Watson. Max Watson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
51.54
Scott Mccall knocks the ball forward to John Hopkin. John Hopkin makes a simple pass to Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff skips past Paul Hansen! Uwe Bischoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.46
Duncan Souness flicks a high pass forward. Max Watson controls it well on his chest. Max Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.24
Paul Hansen threads the ball through to Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish makes an attacking run forward. Craig Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Max Watson. Max Watson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Naysmith with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
71.20
Gary Collins flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Souness who takes it down. Duncan Souness threads a neat ball through to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Strachan.
73.37
Alex Thomson threads a neat ball through to Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff whips in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
75.12
Callum Mason clumsily knocks into Scott Gemmell. The referee calls over Callum Mason and shows him a yellow card! Scott Gemmell runs off the knock.
85.14
Duncan Souness threads a neat ball through to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell plays a quick one-two with Max Watson and rushes in on goal... Billy Caldwell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
87.02
Scott Gemmell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Scott Gemmell makes an attacking run forward. Scott Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by David Naysmith.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Albion Rovers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
35.4%
46.8%
17.7%

Scorers
Max Watson 45, 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Max Watson of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.David Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Stuart Mccall (DEF)
6
3.Callum Mason (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Matt Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Alec Gemmill (DEF)
6
6.Craig Ferguson (MID)
6
7.Alex Thomson (MID)
6
8.Scott Mccall (MID)
6
9.Darius Southgate (MID)
6
10.John Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Uwe Bischoff (ATT)
6
 
12.Alec Gemmill (GK)
0
13.Richard Davidson (ATT)
0
14.Alex Liddell (DEF)
0

1.John McCoist (GK)
6
2.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Paul Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Callum Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Gary Collins (DEF)
6
6.Craig Dalglish (MID)
7
7.Gavin McGrory (MID)
6
8.Duncan Souness (MID)
6
9.Scott Gemmell (MID)
7
10.Max Watson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Billy Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Liddell (ATT)
0
13.Callum Campbell (ATT)
0
14.Gary Souness (ATT)
0