Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 15,540 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Berwick Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Gemmill.


0.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the match underway!
8.52
Guy Zaidan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.07
Dominic Booth hacks Jes Bögelund from behind! Dominic Booth is given a warning by the referee! Jes Bögelund runs off the knock.
12.46
Henning Iversen flicks a high pass forward to Rene Bautista who brings the ball under control. Rene Bautista whips in a cross ball towards Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund makes a deft header. Romero P. Marcelino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.45
Duncan McStay kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.05
With imagination, Enrique Ferrer plays the ball forward to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Favo.
26.14
Dominic Booth knocks the ball forward to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay sees a break and surges forward. Duncan McStay lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Danny Kewell!
30.14
Serge Lachuer flicks a high ball forward to Martins Serginho who takes it down. With great vision, Martins Serginho plays the ball forward to Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund plays a one-two with Rene Bautista and advances towards the goal... Jes Bögelund side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.23
Hassan Favo barges into Abubakari Vandenbroeck. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abubakari Vandenbroeck grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.45
Martins Serginho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
34.12
Guy Zaidan makes a probing pass to Wes Dodd. Showing composure, Wes Dodd laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.48
Rene Bautista hacks Enrique Ferrer from behind! Rene Bautista is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.48
Serge Lachuer flicks a high pass forward to Martins Serginho who brings the ball under control. Martins Serginho sees a break and surges forward. Martins Serginho whips in a cross ball towards Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.04
Berwick Rangers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
44.17
Enrique Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Wes Dodd who takes it down. Wes Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill makes a probing pass to David Mason but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
48.31
Demetrios Intzidis flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barajas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.34
Henning Iversen plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas lofts in a cross ball towards Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
54.29
Hassan Favo flicks a high ball forward to Andres Santiago who gracefully takes it down. Andres Santiago knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas whips in a cross ball towards Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.37
Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Vandenbroeck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abubakari Vandenbroeck whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. With a superhuman jump, David Mason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Mason!
63.25
Guy Zaidan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan McStay collects the pass. Duncan McStay threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.22
Martins Serginho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Barajas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Rodrigo Barajas scores for Motherwell!!
71.38
Hassan Favo flicks a high pass forward. Demetrios Intzidis collects the pass. Demetrios Intzidis sees Jes Bögelund in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jes Bögelund shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
73.25
Henning Iversen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Henning Iversen passes the ball forward but Rodrigo Barajas is offside!
75.53
Andres Santiago hits a low pass to Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guy Zaidan.
77.22
With a delightful solo run, Duncan McStay stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Serge Lachuer.
78.50
Dominic Booth threads a neat ball through to Wes Dodd. Wes Dodd surges forward with the ball. Wes Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.03
Henning Iversen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista rushes past Guy Zaidan! Some good footwork from Rene Bautista provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.09
Hassan Favo threads a neat ball through to Martins Serginho. Martins Serginho threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.12
Wes Dodd clumsily knocks into Martins Serginho. The referee calls over Wes Dodd and shows him a yellow card! Martins Serginho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Cosmin Dalakis sees Martins Serginho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martins Serginho threads a neat ball through to Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
22.4%
38.8%
38.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jes Bögelund of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Danny Kewell (GK)
6
2.Hassan Favo (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Cosmin Dalakis (DEF)
6
4.Serge Lachuer (DEF)
6
5.Andres Santiago (MID)
6
6.Martins Serginho (MID)
7
7.Henning Iversen (MID)
7
8.Demetrios Intzidis (MID)
6
9.Jes Bögelund (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Rene Bautista (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Rodrigo Barajas (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Fabio Budan (ATT)
0
13.Emile Walsh (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Brady (MID)
0

1.Romero P. Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Guy Zaidan (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Booth (DEF)
6
5.Komian Ferron (MID)
6
6.Duncan McStay (MID)
6
7.Wes Dodd (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
9.David Mason (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Abubakari Vandenbroeck (ATT)
6
11.Billy Gemmill (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris James (ATT)
0
13.Colin Inglis (MID)
0
14.Michele Moro (ATT)
0