Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 20,224 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Quinn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Quinn.
0.00
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
2.25
Morris Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Norio Ogawa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norio Ogawa knocks the ball forward to Ralph Maclean. Ralph Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.20
Colin Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Billy Gemmill who takes it down. Billy Gemmill shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
9.35
Scott Cleland surges forward with the ball. Scott Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
14.16
David Inglis catches Billy Gemmill on the ankles. David Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Billy Gemmill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.28
Ricardo Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.25
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Vandenbroeck controls it well on his chest. Abubakari Vandenbroeck lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.39
Guy Zaidan knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Gary McNeill puts a great ball through. David Mason runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.01
David Inglis hoofs the ball up the pitch. Colin Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dominic Booth steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.36
Enrique Ferrer launches a long ball forward. Billy Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
39.20
Guy Zaidan flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dodd collects the pass. Wes Dodd passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by David Inglis.
45.00
Mauricio Soto knocks the ball forward to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alec Mcallister through on goal. Alec Mcallister takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Heart of Midlothian players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
47.05
David Inglis catches Abubakari Vandenbroeck on the ankles. The referee calls over David Inglis again and warns him to calm down! Abubakari Vandenbroeck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.46
Guy Zaidan flicks a high pass forward. Wes Dodd controls it well on his chest. Wes Dodd passes the ball forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill directs the ball goalwards with his head but Harvey Adams is on top of it.
57.46
Mauricio Soto flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Maclean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Maclean knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Romero P. Marcelino didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.13
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Gary Hughes replacing Morris Gascoigne .
61.17
Dominic Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Dodd. Wes Dodd plays the ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.35
Norio Ogawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
71.54
Mauricio Soto threads a neat ball through to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.29
Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck passes the ball forward but Billy Gemmill is offside!
77.58
Dominic Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Dodd. Wes Dodd threads the ball through to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Inglis.
78.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.11
David Inglis runs forward with the ball. David Inglis passes the ball forward to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis plays a quick one-two with Ralph Maclean and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Colin Inglis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.12
Mauricio Soto knocks the ball forward to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
83.58
Gary McNeill receives the ball from a throw-in from Colin Inglis. Gary McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.13
Norio Ogawa catches Wes Dodd on the ankles. Norio Ogawa is shown the yellow card! Wes Dodd runs off the knock.
89.26
Dominic Booth sees Wes Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Dodd plays the ball forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
31.5%
39.7%
28.8%
Scorers
| Billy Gemmill 89 | Alec Mcallister 2, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Mcallister of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Romero P. Marcelino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guy Zaidan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Enrique Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Duncan McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wes Dodd (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Gemmill (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Abubakari Vandenbroeck (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Chris James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michele Moro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Liddell (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harvey Adams (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Inglis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Morris Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Breitner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norio Ogawa (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Scott Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Soto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Mcallister (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Ralph Maclean (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Inglis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gary Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Caldwell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 0 | |













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