Pre Game Suspension: Lachlan Byrd (AI) on for the suspended Dylan MacDonald at DF.
Brechin City                              Airdrieonians FC
Pos Name                     SL EL Ag     Pos Name                     SL EL Ag
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GK Mason McGready            24  9  n     GK Cade Melrose              21  8  p
SW Ross Milne                17  6  n     DF Lewis McGregor            21  6  p
DF Aaron Hickey              24 10  n     DF Mason Hancock             21  5  p
DF Lewis Martin              17 10  n     DF Corrie Fellows             8  8  p
DF Marc Cucurella            16  7  n     DF Lachlan Byrd               5 10  p
MF John McGinn               30  6  n     MF Lewis McGrattan           28  6  p
MF Scott McTominay           28 10  n     MF Elliot Dunlop             26  8  p
MF Kevin Bridges             26  8  n     MF Chris Mochrie             16  8  p
MF Mawuli Mensah             21  6  n     MF Liam McStravick            7 10  p
FW Peter Crouch              25  7  n     FW Josh OConnor              29  8  p
FW Ewan Loudon               25  6  n     FW Kyan Gunn                 27  6  p

Min 0: Brechin City opens up with a 4-4-2 N while the Diamonds will play a 4-4-2 N.
Min 0: Today's referee is Raymond Cini (STRONG/LOOSE).
Min 4: Here it is..Mawuli Mensah (BRE) flicks on into the path of Ewan Loudon...
        ...who spins away from Mason Hancock...
        ...to lob over the advancing Cade Melrose. GOAL!...
        ...it's a lead that Simon Bijker's side deserve - can they add to it before the break?...
        ...score now: BRE 1 - AI 0
Min 8: The ball is crossed in and Mason Hancock heads away but only to Scott McTominay (BRE)...
        ...a neat hit and Cade Melrose just gets to it for the save.
Min 9: Great tackle by Aaron Hickey (BRE)...
        ...to prevent Liam McStravick (AI) from latching onto Josh OConnor's pass. 
Min 10: Ewan Loudon weaves his way through the Airdrie defense......
        ...he checks the keeper's position...
        ...he'll take a chance on his own and ignore assistance from his flank......
        ...and the shot falls harmlessly into the arms of Cade Melrose!?
Min 12: Ewan Loudon (BRE) hooks the ball away from Mason Hancock...
        ...and Mawuli Mensah dives in...
        ...and heads down but Cade Melrose was there for the save!
Min 12: Lewis McGrattan (AI) whips in a decent looking cross to the six yard box...
        ...but Lewis Martin (BRE) is there to clear with his head.
Min 14: Lewis Martin (BRE) takes off down the left...
        ...he outpaces the defense picks out Peter Crouch...
        ...who takes a shot but Cade Melrose had little trouble catching it. 
Min 14: Lewis McGregor almost penetrates BRE's sheilds with a dazzling volley...
        ... a little more power and Ross Milne would have lost his well placed foot.?
Min 19: A superb strike from Ewan Loudon (BRE)...
        ...who smashes one with power from 20 yards out...
        ...but its caught by the alert Diamonds goalie Cade Melrose.
Min 20: Peter Crouch (BRE) picks up the loose ball...
        ...and slams it into the roof of the net!  GOAL!...
        ...Brechin City are looking strong now...
        ...score now: BRE 2 - AI 0
Min 23: Ewan Loudon (BRE) nods the ball down for Peter Crouch on the edge of the box...
        ...Peter Crouch takes a heavy touch into the box...
        ...and Cade Melrose rushes of his line...
        ...Peter Crouch gets there first...
        ...and he chips the ball over Cade Melrose...
        ...but Cade Melrose just gets a fingertip to it to knock it out of danger.
Min 24: Ewan Loudon (BRE) fires in a cross...
        ...which takes a deflection...
        ...and Scott McTominay takes advantage to fire on goal...
        ...but Cade Melrose is there to handle the danger.
Min 27: Scott McTominay finds some space in the middle of the pitch...
        ...hits an audacious 30-yard shot...
        ...Cade Melrose palms the shot onto the bar...
        ...it spins back to Ewan Loudon who heads the ball...
        ...and it is collected by Cade Melrose for the save.
Min 29: Scott McTominay (BRE) surges forward with a weaving run...
        ...but Lewis McGregor (AI) brings it to an end with a well-timed tackle on the edge of the box.
Min 32: Aaron Hickey (BRE) gets to the edge of the box...
        ...and fires a low shot through the defenders legs...
        ...past a sprawling Cade Melrose...
        ...but into the row of cameramen way off to the right.
Min 33: Kevin Bridges (BRE) picks up the loose ball...
        ...and somehow he puts it over the bar from about 8-yards out. He should have scored. 
Min 36: Peter Crouch (BRE) finds Kevin Bridges...
        ...but he hesitates and Lewis McGregor (AI) is able to make the tackle.
Min 37: John McGinn (BRE) crosses after some neat tricks inside the area...
        ...and Peter Crouch heads in from close range...
        ...but Cade Melrose was there to save that one.
Min 39: The ball is hooked on towards Elliot Dunlop (AI)...
        ...who takes on Aaron Hickey on the edge of the area...
        ...Aaron Hickey  gets control to erase the opportunity.
Min 40: Mawuli Mensah looks up and sees Peter Crouch in space...
        ... a deft flick on, he's onside!...
        ... Peter Crouch torpedoes it hard and low under the outstretched Cade Melrose, oh what a beauty!?GOAL!!...
        ...yet another one for Brechin City; Coach Kevin Hull is furious...
        ...score now: BRE 3 - AI 0
Min 43: The Diamonds sit back and absorb pressure...
        ...before Mawuli Mensah's (BRE) ball into the box is cut out by Mason Hancock (AI).
Min 45: Gordon Ramsay on for Ewan Loudon(FW)...
        ...Gordon Ramsay will play DF.


HALFTIME SCORE: Brechin City 3 - Airdrie 0

Min 46: Great tackle by Lewis Martin (BRE)...
        ...to prevent Lewis McGrattan (AI) from latching onto Kyan Gunn's pass. 
Min 47: Scott McTominay (BRE) does well to turn on the edge of the box...
        ...only to see his shot blocked by Lachlan Byrd (AI).
Min 48: John McGinn (BRE) rides a challenge in midfield...
        ...flicks the ball through the Airdrie defense to Peter Crouch...
        ...who races towards goal...
        ...Cade Melrose rushes off his line and Peter Crouch slots the ball around him...
        ...off the post and back into the hands of Cade Melrose!
Min 50: Mawuli Mensah(BRE) limps off the pitch...
        ...Scott Logan (BRE) on for Mawuli Mensah at MF.
Min 52: Scott Logan volleys a powerful shot from the right...
        ...Cade Melrose gets a touch but can't stop it...
        ...but his touch causes it to drift out of danger.
Min 54: Kevin Bridges breaks up the play in the middle of the park...
        ...and puts Marc Cucurella on the attack down the right...
        ...the Spaniard cuts inside, evades Mason Hancock's challenge...
        ...and flights the ball towards the goal but Cade Melrose is there to punch the ball out of danger.
Min 56: Chris Mochrie (AI) now gets a chance to cross...
        ...he looks for Kyan Gunn but it evades him...
        ...Gordon Ramsay (BRE) is there to collect the ball and turn it back upfield.
Min 58: Lewis McGrattan (AI) swings a ball in to the Brechin City box...
        ...but the presence of Ross Milne (BRE) means it is easily cleared.
Min 60: Borja Iglesias on for Peter Crouch(FW)...
        ...Borja Iglesias will play FW.
Min 62: John McGinn is freed 30 yards out...
        ...takes a few steps forward...
        ...and hammers a shot that is comfortably saved by Cade Melrose.
Min 69: Scott Logan (BRE) finds space on the left...
        ...he skirts the edge of the box...
        ...and hits a right foot shot...
        ...John McGinn sticks a leg out and deflects the ball past Cade Melrose...
        ...who had already started to dive the other way. GOAL!!!!!!...
        ...Kevin Hull suggests to Cade Melrose that he might want to dust off his resume...
        ...score now: BRE 4 - AI 0
Min 71: Period of head tennis in the middle of the pitch...
        ...finally a ball is played along the ground towards John McGinn (BRE)...
        ...but the impressive Lewis McGregor (AI) is able to get the ball back to Cade Melrose.
Min 72: Mason Hancock makes a hash in defense...
        ...under pressure form John McGinn (BRE)...
        ...and Scott McTominay collects the ball on the edge of the box...
        ...the Scotsman smashes the ball past Cade Melrose...
        ...and into the billowing net. GOAL!...
        ...yet another one for Brechin City; they are really pouring it on...
        ...score now: BRE 5 - AI 0
Min 81: John McGinn (BRE) puts in a cross...
        ...but Lewis McGregor (AI) clears with ease.
Min 87: The ball is hooked on towards Kyan Gunn (AI)...
        ...who takes on Aaron Hickey on the edge of the area...
        ...Aaron Hickey  gets control to erase the opportunity.


FINAL SCORE: Brechin City 5 - Airdrie 0


Man Of The Match: Peter Crouch (BRE)

Brechin City
                             Nm Ef Mk Sh
Ps Name                      SL SL SL SL EL Ag DP Sv Gl Sh Mn Rt
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GK Mason McGready            24 24 24 10  3  n  0  0  0  0 90  6
SW Ross Milne                17 17 17 13  0  n  0  0  0  0 90  7
DF Marc Cucurella            16 16 16 12  1  n  0  0  0  1 90  6
DF Aaron Hickey              24 24 24 19  4  n  0  0  0  1 90  7
DF Lewis Martin              17 17 17 13  4  n  0  0  0  0 90  7
DF Gordon Ramsay             12 12 12  9  3  n  0  0  0  0 45  6
MF Mawuli Mensah             21 21 21 18 -2  n  0  0  0  1 50  6
MF John McGinn               30 30 30 27  0  n  0  0  1  2 90  7
MF Kevin Bridges             26 26 26 23  2  n  0  0  0  1 90  6
MF Scott McTominay           28 28 28 25  4  n  0  0  1  3 90  8
MF Scott Logan               16 16 16 14  2  n  0  0  0  1 40  6
FW Peter Crouch              25 25 25 25  3  n  0  0  2  6 60  8
FW Ewan Loudon               25 25 25 25  3  n  0  0  1  4 45  7
FW Borja Iglesias            13 13 13 13  6  n  0  0  0  0 30  6

Airdrieonians FC
                             Nm Ef Mk Sh
Ps Name                      SL SL SL SL EL Ag DP Sv Gl Sh Mn Rt
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GK Cade Melrose              21 21 21  9  3  p  0 13  0  0 90  7
DF Lachlan Byrd               5  3  3  4  5  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
DF Corrie Fellows             8  6  6  7  3  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
DF Lewis McGregor            21 15 15 18  1  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
DF Mason Hancock             21 15 15 16  0  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
MF Liam McStravick            7  3  3  6  5  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
MF Lewis McGrattan           28 21 21 25  1  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
MF Chris Mochrie             16 12 12 14  3  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
MF Elliot Dunlop             26 19 19 23  3  p  0  0  0  0 90  4
FW Josh OConnor              29 21 21 29  3  p  0  0  0  0 90  6
FW Kyan Gunn                 27 20 20 27  1  p  0  0  0  0 90  6

Statistics       BRE  AI
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Halftime           3   0
Fulltime           5   0
Shots On Target   18   0
Shots             20   0
Saves              0  13
Offsides           0   0
Penalty Kicks      0   0
Yellow Cards       0   0
Red Cards          0   0
Avg SL% Used      62  68
Revenue           67  67

MIN TEAM MT    GP    DEF   OFF 
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  1  BRE  N  45.50 132.58 149.08 
  1   AI  N  18.15  75.07  98.62 
 46  BRE  N  51.50 144.58 127.08 
 50  BRE  N  51.50 142.08 123.33 
 61  BRE  N  51.50 142.08 111.33 

 Trainer's Report
Mawuli Mensah (BRE) suffered a thigh bruise.
Gordon Ramsay (BRE) was awarded a Captain's Bonus.
Mason McGready (BRE) played 90 minutes and earned a CP.
Aaron Hickey (BRE) played 90 minutes and earned a TP.