Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Walker | D. Walker |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Helder Fernandes | H. Fernandes | |||||||||
| David Hutchison | D. Hutchison |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Robbie King | R. King | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Colin Sullivan | C. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Gavin Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Andy McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Gary Strachan | G. Strachan | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Richard Dickov | R. Dickov | |||||||||
| Roy Inia | R. Inia |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Andy Matteo | A. Matteo | |||||||||
| Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | David Fernandes | D. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Leon Roth | L. Roth |  | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 |  | Evans Brevi | E. Brevi | |||||||||
| Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | | 86 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Gerhard Haller | G. Haller | |||||||||
| Stuart Hutchison | S. Hutchison | | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Duncan Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 17,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brechin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Brechin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Craig Strachan makes a probing pass to Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.34
0-0Roy Inia clumsily knocks into Andy McStay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.31
0-0Craig Strachan makes a probing pass to Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. Helder Fernandes easily smothers it.
16.45
0-0Craig Strachan threads the ball through to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.46
Gary Strachan makes a simple pass to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
Richard Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Darren Walker manages to gather it comfortably.
21.51
0-0Gavin Young clumsily knocks into Stuart Hutchison. Gavin Young is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Hutchison runs off the knock.
27.29
Robbie King makes a probing pass to Roy Inia. Roy Inia surges forward with the ball. Roy Inia tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
28.37
Richard Dickov makes a probing pass to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn goes all the way! Duncan Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.42
Matt Inglis knocks the ball forward to Roy Inia. Roy Inia makes a simple pass to Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.35
Robbie King knocks the ball forward to Roy Inia. Roy Inia makes a beautiful solo run. Roy Inia whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.34
Matt Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Roth. Leon Roth brings the ball forward. Leon Roth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Helder Fernandes.
34.40
Leon Roth knocks the ball forward to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.07
0-0David Fernandes catches Gary Strachan on the ankles. The referee calls over David Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Gary Strachan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
0-0Forfar Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brechin kick off!
48.49
Gavin Young knocks the ball forward to Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.22
Craig Strachan passes the ball forward to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
59.38
0-1Richard Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.52
Leon Roth knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.49
Craig Strachan surges forward with the ball. Craig Strachan shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.03
David Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie King.
71.28
Gavin Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo advances with the ball. Andy Matteo shoots from distance but Darren Walker is on top of it.
75.20
Richard Dickov passes the ball forward to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.26
Duncan Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Evans Brevi. Evans Brevi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.31
Roy Inia chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Helder Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
83.24
Roy Inia flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
85.51
Andy McStay takes it forward alone. Andy McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
23.4%
47.9%
28.7%
Scorers