Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John McCoistJ. McCoist34
G
1
G
47David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Paul McGroryP. McGrory49
D
2
D
56Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Paul HansenP. Hansen44
D
3
D
52Callum MasonC. Mason
Callum DickovC. Dickov42
D
4captain
D
48Matt StrachanM. Strachan
Gary CollinsG. Collins40
D
5
D
42Alex LiddellA. Liddell
Craig DalglishC. Dalglish52
M
captain6
M
53Craig FergusonC. Ferguson
Gavin McGroryG. McGrory47
M
7
M
49Alex ThomsonA. Thomson
Duncan SounessD. Souness43
M
8
M
46Scott MccallS. Mccall
Scott GemmellS. Gemmell43
M
9
M
45Darius SouthgateD. Southgate
Max WatsonM. Watson52
A
10
A
50John HopkinJ. Hopkin
Billy CaldwellB. Caldwell51
A
11
A
47Uwe BischoffU. Bischoff
 
Duncan LiddellD. Liddell49
A
12
G
47Alec GemmillA. Gemmill
Callum CampbellC. Campbell48
A
13
A
43Richard DavidsonR. Davidson
Gary SounessG. Souness42
A
14
M
42Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Brechin. A crowd of 8,859 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.


0.00
Brechin kick off!
10.20
Scott Mccall passes the ball forward to John Hopkin. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
14.09
Callum Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Watson. Max Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.42
Scott Gemmell advances with the ball. Scott Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
18.00
Callum Mason clumsily knocks into Duncan Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Souness runs off the knock.
22.47
Matt Strachan plays the ball forward to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall takes it forward alone. Scott Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by John McCoist.
23.41
Corner kick to Brechin. Darius Southgate plays it to the near post. Matt Strachan tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.16
Uwe Bischoff comes in with a late challenge on Callum Dickov. The referee warns Uwe Bischoff to calm down! Callum Dickov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.59
Uwe Bischoff makes a probing pass to John Hopkin. John Hopkin advances inside the box! John Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Callum Dickov blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
36.58
Alex Thomson threads a neat ball through to Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson knocks the ball forward, putting John Hopkin through on goal. John Hopkin rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.08
Callum Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.39
Matt Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson sees space and advances. Craig Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Collins.
54.26
Craig Dalglish barges into Scott Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Mccall runs off the knock.
65.27
Callum Dickov threads the ball through to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Max Watson. Max Watson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.16
Gavin McGrory barges into John Hopkin. Gavin McGrory is shown the yellow card! John Hopkin runs off the knock.
71.12
Billy Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Watson. Max Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Thomson.
77.47
Paul Hansen makes a probing pass to Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness hits a low pass to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell passes the ball forward to Max Watson. Max Watson rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.40
Scott Mccall makes a probing pass to Uwe Bischoff. Uwe Bischoff knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin makes a convincing header. John McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Brechin
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
26.4%
51.4%
22.2%

Scorers
John Hopkin 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Hopkin of Brechin

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

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