Brechin City vs Kelty Hearts, Finals

· 2nd Leg - Kelty Hearts win 3-1 on aggregate
Brechin City
  • Red Card 41': Christopher Mckee
FT
0 - 1
2nd Leg - Kelty Hearts win 3-1 on aggregate
Kelty Hearts
  • Red Card 84': Scott Hooper
  • 88': Michael Tidser

About

Brechin City are hosting Kelty Hearts at The Carnegie Fuels Stadium at Glebe Park, Brechin, Scotland, starting on . The match is a part of the Scottish League Two Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Foul by Kieran Inglis (Brechin City).
  • 2': Thomas Reilly (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 4': Attempt blocked. Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
  • 5': Corner, Kelty Hearts. Conceded by Gregor Jordan.
  • 6': Hand ball by Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts).
  • 7': Dylan Easton (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 7': Foul by Sean McIntosh (Brechin City).
  • 8': Attempt missed. Dylan Easton (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
  • 10': Foul by Jonathan Page (Brechin City).
  • 10': Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 11': Corner, Brechin City. Conceded by Scott Hooper.
  • 12': Attempt missed. Gregor Jordan (Brechin City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
  • 13': Foul by Sean McIntosh (Brechin City).
  • 13': Thomas Reilly (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 14': Corner, Brechin City. Conceded by Craig Reid.
  • 15': Attempt missed. Michael Paton (Brechin City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
  • 18': Craig Reid (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 18': Foul by Bobby Barr (Brechin City).
  • 18': Bobby Barr (Brechin City) is shown the yellow card.
  • 24': Christopher McKee (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 24': Foul by Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts).
  • 26': Attempt saved. Bobby Barr (Brechin City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 26': Attempt missed. Michael Paton (Brechin City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 29': Foul by Sean McIntosh (Brechin City).
  • 29': Patrick Boyle (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 30': Attempt saved. Dougie Hill (Kelty Hearts) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 33': Abdul Osman (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 33': Foul by Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts).
  • 35': Foul by Sean McIntosh (Brechin City).
  • 35': Michael Tidser (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 37': Foul by Gregor Jordan (Brechin City).
  • 37': Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 37': Attempt missed. Dougie Hill (Kelty Hearts) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
  • 40': Bobby Barr (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 40': Foul by Thomas Reilly (Kelty Hearts).
  • 41': Foul by Kieran Inglis (Brechin City).
  • 41': Dylan Easton (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 41': Christopher McKee (Brechin City) is shown the red card.
  • 44': Foul by Patrick Boyle (Kelty Hearts).
  • 44': Kieran Inglis (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+1': Corner, Brechin City. Conceded by Scott Hooper.
  • 45'+1': Foul by Sean McIntosh (Brechin City).
  • 45'+1': Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+2': Foul by Jonathan Page (Brechin City).
  • 45'+2': Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Brechin City 0, Kelty Hearts 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Brechin City 0, Kelty Hearts 0.
  • 46': Foul by Thomas Reilly (Kelty Hearts).
  • 46': Michael Paton (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 47': Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
  • 49': Abdul Osman (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 49': Foul by Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts).
  • 54': Attempt blocked. Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 55': Hand ball by Abdul Osman (Brechin City).
  • 55': Corner, Kelty Hearts. Conceded by Sean McIntosh.
  • 57': Foul by Kieran Inglis (Brechin City).
  • 57': Michael Tidser (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 57': Attempt saved. Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 60': Attempt missed. Dylan Easton (Kelty Hearts) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner.
  • 62': Substitution, Brechin City. Rory Currie replaces Connor Coupe because of an injury.
  • 62': Attempt missed. Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 65': Corner, Brechin City. Conceded by Craig Reid.
  • 66': Corner, Brechin City. Conceded by Patrick Boyle.
  • 66': Attempt saved. Gregor Jordan (Brechin City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
  • 70': Substitution, Kelty Hearts. Cameron Russell replaces Nathan Austin because of an injury.
  • 71': Foul by Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts).
  • 71': Sean McIntosh (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 72': Corner, Brechin City. Conceded by Patrick Boyle.
  • 74': Substitution, Brechin City. Chris Paton replaces Gregor Jordan.
  • 74': Bobby Barr (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 74': Foul by Dylan Easton (Kelty Hearts).
  • 75': Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts) is shown the yellow card.
  • 75': Attempt missed. Michael Paton (Brechin City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.
  • 76': Attempt blocked. Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 77': Attempt saved. Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 77': Corner, Kelty Hearts. Conceded by Scott Reekie.
  • 78': Attempt missed. Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 79': Attempt saved. Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
  • 81': Substitution, Kelty Hearts. Andy Rodgers replaces Dylan Easton.
  • 81': Dangerous play by Andy Rodgers (Kelty Hearts).
  • 81': Kieran Inglis (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Andy Rodgers (Kelty Hearts) is shown the yellow card.
  • 83': Cameron Russell (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 83': Foul by Kieran Inglis (Brechin City).
  • 84': Foul by Scott Hooper (Kelty Hearts).
  • 84': Rory Currie (Brechin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 84': Scott Hooper (Kelty Hearts) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
  • 86': Foul by Kieran Inglis (Brechin City).
  • 86': Thomas Reilly (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 87': Substitution, Kelty Hearts. Robbie McNab replaces Cameron Russell.
  • 88': Goal! Brechin City 0, Kelty Hearts 1. Michael Tidser (Kelty Hearts) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andy Rodgers.
  • 90': Substitution, Brechin City. Ewan McLevy replaces Bobby Barr because of an injury.
  • 90': Foul by Abdul Osman (Brechin City).
  • 90': Michael Tidser (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+1': Foul by Kieran Inglis (Brechin City).
  • 90'+1': Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+2': Corner, Brechin City. Conceded by Patrick Boyle.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Brechin City 0, Kelty Hearts 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Brechin City 0, Kelty Hearts 1.

Game Information

Competition: Scottish League Two Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Venue: The Carnegie Fuels Stadium at Glebe Park
Location: Brechin, Scotland
Attendance: 250

Line-Ups

BRC Brechin City (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
1 David Hutton (GK)
15 Gregor Jordan
6 Jonathan Page
11 Abdul Osman
12 Scott Reekie
2 Sean Mcintosh
10 Robert Barr Yellow Card
8 Kieran Inglis
7 Connor Coupe
18 Christopher Mckee Red Card
20 Michael Paton
Brechin City Substitutes:
Ewan Mclevy, Harris O'Connor, Rory Currie, Patrick O'Neil, Sean Slaven, Chris Paton, Luc Bollan.

KEL Kelty Hearts (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Darren Jamieson (GK)
5 Dougie Hill
4 Scott Hooper Red Card
3 Paddy Boyle
2 Craig Reid
7 Kallum Higginbotham Yellow Card
8 Michael Tidser
6 Thomas Reilly
9 Nathan Austin
10 Dylan Easton
11 Ross Philp
Kelty Hearts Substitutes:
Cameron Russell, Jamie Stevenson, Andrew Rodgers, Robbie McNab, Josh Donaldson, Matt Flynn, Thomas Scobbie.

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