Match Report
| Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Helder Fernandes | H. Fernandes |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Darren Walker | D. Walker | |||||||||
| Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | David Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Colin Sullivan | C. Sullivan | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Robbie King | R. King | |||||||||
| Gavin Young | G. Young | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | |||||||||
| Andy McStay | A. McStay | | 63 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Richard Dickov | R. Dickov | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Gary Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Andy Matteo | A. Matteo | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Roy Inia | R. Inia | |||||||||
| David Fernandes | D. Fernandes | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | |||||||||
| Evans Brevi | E. Brevi |  | 68 | A | | 9 | | M | 55 |  | Leon Roth | L. Roth | |||||||||
| Gerhard Haller | G. Haller | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 85 | | Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Duncan Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Stuart Hutchison | S. Hutchison | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Brechin. A crowd of 18,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic kick off!
8.45
0-0Gary Strachan passes the ball forward to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
10.28
Craig Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
12.51
Roy Inia knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
18.28
0-0Evans Brevi comes in with a late challenge on David Hutchison. Evans Brevi is shown the yellow card! David Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.16
0-0Roy Inia chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
24.08
0-1Matt Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Roth. Leon Roth chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.45
0-1Gary Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Strachan goes all the way! Gary Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Helder Fernandes is on top of it.
44.08
David Hutchison passes the ball forward to Roy Inia. Roy Inia decides to run forward with the ball. Roy Inia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Robbie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy Inia. Roy Inia knocks the ball forward to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Brechin start the second half!
53.18
Roy Inia brings the ball forward. Roy Inia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Helder Fernandes easily smothers it!
57.45
Roy Inia makes a beautiful solo run. Roy Inia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Young.
59.51
0-1Roy Inia clumsily knocks into David Fernandes. The referee calls over Roy Inia and warns him to calm down! David Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.30
Duncan Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks the ball forward to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Thomson.
63.29
Roy Inia knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Hutchison!
66.34
David Fernandes catches Gary Strachan on the ankles. The referee calls over David Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Gary Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.53
Gavin Young makes a simple pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo surges forward with the ball. Andy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.44
David Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roy Inia. Roy Inia sees a break and surges forward. Roy Inia lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.54
Duncan Caldwell catches Stuart Hutchison on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Stuart Hutchison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.34
Colin Sullivan makes a simple pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.13
0-3Roy Inia comes in with a late challenge on Andy Matteo. The referee calls over Roy Inia again and warns him to calm down! Andy Matteo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
35.7%
48.6%
15.7%
Scorers
| Stephen McCoist 24, 73 Stuart Hutchison 63 |