Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John HutchisonJ. Hutchison71
G
1
G
53Vasco ValenteV. Valente
Stefan FerranteS. Ferrante59
D
captain2
D
65Scott RaeS. Rae
Nuno QuaresmaN. Quaresma56
D
3
D
56Matthieu CygeanM. Cygean
Dries Van WonderenD. Van Wonderen55
D
4
D
51Stephen GoughS. Gough
Richard McallisterR. Mcallister57
M
5
D
49Oliver RohrschneiderO. Rohrschneider
Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish54
M
6
M
74Paul GemmillP. Gemmill
Colin GemmillC. Gemmill54
M
7
M
62Sergio SereniS. Sereni
Garry FergusonG. Ferguson50
M
8
A
62Moritz SchönenbornM. Schönenborn
Sebastiao TavaresS. Tavares54
A
9captain
A
58Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith
Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith53
A
10
A
56Billy StrachanB. Strachan
John DavidsonJ. Davidson49
A
11
A
55Ross OwenR. Owen
 
Simon KühnS. Kühn55
D
12
M
60Patricio CrespoP. Crespo
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan52
D
13
M
54Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Neil CampbellN. Campbell48
A
14
M
54Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Brechin. A crowd of 9,180 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Cleland.


0.00
The first half starts with Arbroath kicking off!
2.38
Garry Ferguson knocks the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vasco Valente didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.17
Paul Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks the ball forward, putting Callum Naysmith through on goal. Callum Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but John Hutchison is on top of it.
8.12
Stephen Gough threads a neat ball through to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. John Hutchison manages to gather it.
16.01
Matthieu Cygean makes a probing pass to Sergio Sereni. Sergio Sereni darts forward. Sergio Sereni whips in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.58
Sergio Sereni passes the ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.24
Brechin are dictating the run of play here today.
21.50
Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen controls it well on his chest. Ross Owen skips past Stefan Ferrante! Ross Owen rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.11
Sergio Sereni clumsily knocks into Colin Gemmill. The referee calls over Sergio Sereni and warns him to calm down! Colin Gemmill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.06
Colin Gemmill hacks Matthieu Cygean from behind! The referee brings Colin Gemmill to one side and gives him a warning! Matthieu Cygean runs off the knock.
27.46
Colin Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards John Davidson. John Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.14
Dominic Dalglish sees John Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.11
Sergio Sereni knocks the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. With a superhuman jump, Moritz Schönenborn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.49
Richard Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Rae.
34.20
Dominic Dalglish sees Craig Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.42
Richard Mcallister passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares runs straight at the defence! Sebastiao Tavares shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.15
Stefan Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Garry Ferguson collects the pass. Garry Ferguson passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
42.56
Dominic Dalglish sees John Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Davidson skips past Matthieu Cygean! John Davidson takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Paul Gemmill hits a low pass to Ross Owen. Ross Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan connects with a diving header but somehow John Hutchison manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Brechin start the second half!
47.35
Colin Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Davidson. John Davidson shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
49.30
Colin Gemmill catches Sergio Sereni on the ankles. Colin Gemmill is shown the yellow card! Sergio Sereni stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.36
Garry Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Craig Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Craig Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Craig Naysmith provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
53.58
Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward to Billy Strachan who brings the ball under control. Billy Strachan shoots from distance but John Hutchison reads it well. He makes it look easy!
54.48
Richard Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Rohrschneider.
57.55
Dries Van Wonderen sees Dominic Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Dalglish makes a probing pass to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vasco Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
59.17
Oliver Rohrschneider pushes mid-way up the pitch. Oliver Rohrschneider sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.23
With some swift thinking, Colin Gemmill plays the ball forward to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.20
Stefan Ferrante hacks Moritz Schönenborn from behind! The referee calls over Stefan Ferrante and shows him a yellow card! Moritz Schönenborn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.06
Paul Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
78.06
Sergio Sereni knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. John Hutchison picks it out of the air!
79.39
Paul Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Ross Owen who takes it down. Ross Owen shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.24
Colin Gemmill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Valente who gathers it comfortably.
84.49
Matthieu Cygean passes the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

Brechin
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%

Scorers
Moritz Schönenborn 30, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Schönenborn of Brechin

Match Ratings