Match Report


BrechinBrechin     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vasco ValenteV. Valente53
G
1
G
78Richard HendryR. Hendry
Scott RaeS. Rae65
D
2
D
70Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan
Matthieu CygeanM. Cygean56
D
3
D
63Simon ForbesS. Forbes
Stephen GoughS. Gough51
D
4
D
62Julian BeckJ. Beck
Oliver RohrschneiderO. Rohrschneider49
D
5
D
59Bakary LorenzB. Lorenz
Paul GemmillP. Gemmill74
M
6
M
64Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher
Sergio SereniS. Sereni62
M
7
M
64Thierry HuardT. Huard
Moritz SchönenbornM. Schönenborn62
A
8captain
A
69Neil BremnerN. Bremner
Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith58
A
captain9
A
59Rafael HerreraR. Herrera
Billy StrachanB. Strachan56
A
10
A
54John ClelandJ. Cleland
Ross OwenR. Owen55
A
11
A
50Brian SherwoodB. Sherwood
 
Duncan McNeillD. McNeill61
M
12
G
56Paul McinnesP. Mcinnes
Patricio CrespoP. Crespo60
M
13
D
54Harry RobsonH. Robson
Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone54
M
14
M
52Garry JamesG. James

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 9,494 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brechin and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Ritchie.


0.00
Brechin start the match!
9.38
Sergio Sereni hacks Thierry Huard from behind! The referee warns Sergio Sereni to calm down! Thierry Huard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Sergio Sereni hits a low pass to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
12.39
Sergio Sereni makes a simple pass to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Richard Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
15.37
Duncan Gallacher darts forward. Duncan Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
20.42
Thierry Huard flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Herrera who brings the ball under control. Rafael Herrera cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Rafael Herrera provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.21
Simon Forbes takes it forward alone. Simon Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
24.36
Paul Gemmill hits a low pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.37
Thierry Huard hacks Sergio Sereni from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Sereni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.13
Stuart Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Thierry Huard. Thierry Huard threads a neat ball through to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Rae.
33.18
Simon Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Neil Bremner who brings the ball under control. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Valente who gathers it comfortably.
40.45
Thierry Huard catches Paul Gemmill on the ankles. The referee calls over Thierry Huard and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Paul Gemmill runs off the knock.
42.25
Brian Sherwood makes a simple pass to John Cleland. John Cleland shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.05
Brian Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.40
Sergio Sereni knocks the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Forbes.
54.31
Brian Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.31
Sergio Sereni threads the ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Forbes.
60.19
Showing composure, Sergio Sereni plays the ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn tries a spectacular long range effort. Richard Hendry gets down and covers it.
65.34
Brian Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
67.49
Paul Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen controls it well on his chest. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.35
Sergio Sereni changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Sereni finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.55
Sergio Sereni threads a neat ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan skips past Simon Forbes! Billy Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Richard Hendry reads it well. Good keeping!
81.54
Julian Beck pushes up the pitch. Julian Beck threads the ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.32
Paul Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Callum Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Callum Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
87.23
Sergio Sereni advances with the ball. Sergio Sereni plays a one-two with Ross Owen and advances towards the goal... Sergio Sereni looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brechin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Greenock Morton
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
20.6%
45.6%
33.8%

Scorers
Ross Owen 12
Moritz Schönenborn 67
Sergio Sereni 87
Rafael Herrera 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Sereni of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Vasco Valente (GK)
6
2.Scott Rae (DEF)
6
3.Matthieu Cygean (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
5.Oliver Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
6.Paul Gemmill (MID)
6
7.Sergio Sereni (MID)goal scored
8
8.Moritz Schönenborn (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
11.Ross Owen (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Duncan McNeill (MID)
0
13.Patricio Crespo (MID)
0
14.Alec Johnstone (MID)
0

1.Richard Hendry (GK)
6
2.Stuart Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Simon Forbes (DEF)
6
4.Julian Beck (DEF)
6
5.Bakary Lorenz (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Thierry Huard (MID)red card
3
8.Neil Bremner (ATT)
6
9.Rafael Herrera (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Brian Sherwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Mcinnes (GK)
0
13.Harry Robson (DEF)
0
14.Garry James (MID)
0