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The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
- 90mins
Barry Wilson fouled by David Cox, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Bain takes the direct free kick.
- 88mins
Inswinging corner taken by David Cox from the left by-line, Barry Wilson makes a clearance.
- 87mins
Effort from the edge of the area by Bryan Gilfillan goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 86mins
The ball is sent over by Lewis Sloan, clearance made by Jamie Duff.
- 85mins
The ball is crossed by Kevin Neilson, Header from deep inside the area by Bryan Gilfillan goes harmlessly over the crossbar.
- 85mins
Outswinging corner taken by Mike Jack from the right by-line.
- 84mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by David Cox, Paul Kaczan makes a clearance.
- 84mins
Mike Jack fouled by Barry Wilson, the ref awards a free kick. Mike Jack takes the free kick.
- 83mins
The offside flag is raised against Craig Gunn. Free kick taken by Andrew Aitken.
- 83mins
Barry Wilson fouled by Bryan Gilfillan, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Bain restarts play with the free kick.
- 82mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Bryan Gilfillan on Ross O'Donoghue. Bryan Gilfillan goes into the referee's book for unsporting behaviour. Direct free kick taken by Jake Inglis.
- 82mins
Bryan Gilfillan takes a shot. Save by Scott Bain.
- 81mins
Outswinging corner taken by Mike Jack.
- 80mins
John MacBeth produces a cross, Jack Steele takes a shot. Save by Scott Bain.
- 79mins
Aaron Muirhead crosses the ball, Shot from just outside the box by Bryan Gilfillan goes over the crossbar.
- 78mins
Effort from the edge of the area by Aaron Muirhead goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 78mins
The ball is crossed by John MacBeth.
- 77mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by John MacBeth on Brian Cameron. Free kick taken by Barry Wilson.
- 75mins
David Cox takes a shot. Save by Allan Dempsie. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Mike Jack from the left by-line, Jamie Duff manages to make a clearance. Outswinging corner taken by Mike Jack, Brian Cameron manages to make a clearance.
- 74mins
The ball is crossed by Aaron Muirhead, Scott Bain makes a save.
- 71mins
Steven Edwards goes off and Barry Wilson comes on.
- 71mins
Header from deep inside the area by Bryan Felvus goes harmlessly over the crossbar.
- 70mins
Patrick Walker is caught offside. Scott Bain restarts play with the free kick. Bryan Felvus comes on in place of Patrick Walker.
- 68mins
Aaron Muirhead takes a shot. Save by Scott Bain. Corner taken short by David Cox.
- 68mins
The ball is sent over by Aaron Muirhead.
- 66mins
Effort on goal by John MacBeth from just inside the box goes harmlessly over the target. Craig Gunn is brought on as a substitute for Paul Millar.
- 66mins
Jack Steele takes a shot.
- 65mins
David Cox fouled by Paul Kaczan, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Kaczan goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. Mike Jack restarts play with the free kick.
- 63mins
Patrick Walker crosses the ball.
- 62mins
Scott Bain receives a yellow card for time wasting.
- 61mins
Corner taken by David Cox from the right by-line played to the near post, Paul Millar makes a clearance. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Mike Jack, Aaron Muirhead produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.
- 59mins
Lewis Sloan comes on in place of Steven Sloan.
- 57mins
Short corner taken by Jake Inglis. The ball is crossed by Jason Crooks, Craig Summersgill makes a comfortable save.
- 57mins
Aaron Muirhead challenges Paul Millar unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Jason Crooks.
- 55mins
Jason Crooks on for Craig Frizzel.
- 53mins
Unfair challenge on Aaron Muirhead by Mark Nicolson results in a free kick. Mark Nicolson receives a red card for second bookable offence. Free kick taken by Andrew Aitken.
- 53mins
A cross is delivered by Bryan Gilfillan, David Cox takes a shot. Scott Bain makes a save.
- 51mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by David Cox, Kevin Neilson produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar.
- 50mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mark Nicolson by Jack Steele. Direct free kick taken by Ross O'Donoghue.
- 50mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Mike Jack on Mark Nicolson. Direct free kick taken by Steven Edwards.
- 47mins
Jake Inglis takes the inswinging corner, clearance made by Aaron Muirhead.
- 45mins
Brian Cameron takes a shot. Fantastic save by Craig Summersgill.
- 45mins
Jake Inglis takes a short corner.
The second half kicks off.
It is the end of the first-half.
- 43mins
David Cox takes a shot. Blocked by Paul Kaczan.
- 42mins
Brian Cameron takes a shot. Save by Craig Summersgill.
- 41mins
Aaron Muirhead takes a shot from just outside the penalty area which clears the crossbar.
- 37mins
Jamie Duff gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Patrick Walker. Jamie Duff is booked. Andrew Aitken restarts play with the free kick.
- 36mins
Andrew Aitken gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Brian Cameron. Andrew Aitken receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Free kick crossed right-footed by Ross O'Donoghue from right channel.
- 34mins
Craig Frizzel takes a shot. Mike Jack on for Jordan Halsman.
- 34mins
A cross is delivered by Jake Inglis.
- 33mins
Foul by Andrew Aitken on Paul Millar, free kick awarded. Allan Dempsie takes the free kick.
- 32mins
Paul Millar takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the bar.
- 32mins
Craig Frizzel sends in a cross.
- 32mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Paul Millar by Aaron Muirhead. Steven Edwards takes the free kick.
- 30mins
Foul by Paul Kaczan on Patrick Walker, free kick awarded. Jordan Halsman delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, save by Scott Bain.
- 28mins
Jamie Duff challenges Patrick Walker unfairly and gives away a free kick. David Cox has an effort direct from the free kick.
- 27mins
Ross O'Donoghue takes a shot. Craig Summersgill makes a comfortable save.
- 22mins
Mark Nicolson concedes a free kick for a foul on Patrick Walker. Mark Nicolson is booked. Andrew Aitken takes the direct free kick. Jake Inglis gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andrew Aitken. Craig Summersgill takes the free kick.
- 20mins
Allan Dempsie challenges Bryan Gilfillan unfairly and gives away a free kick. John MacBeth restarts play with the free kick.
- 19mins
Corner from the left by-line taken by Jake Inglis, clearance made by Aaron Muirhead.
- 18mins
The referee blows for offside against Patrick Walker. Paul Kaczan restarts play with the free kick.
- 16mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Andrew Aitken on Jake Inglis. Jake Inglis delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, Unfair challenge on Bryan Gilfillan by Mark Nicolson results in a free kick. Craig Summersgill takes the direct free kick.
- 15mins
The ball is sent over by Aaron Muirhead, Patrick Walker has a headed effort at goal from just inside the area that misses to the right of the goal.
- 14mins
Mark Nicolson fouled by Steven Sloan, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Steven Edwards, save by Scott Bain.
- 12mins
Jake Inglis fouled by Andrew Aitken, the ref awards a free kick. Jake Inglis crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Patrick Walker.
- 10mins
Patrick Walker is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Jamie Duff takes the indirect free kick.
- 9mins
Brian Cameron is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Craig Summersgill takes the free kick.
- 8mins
Mark Nicolson scores a goal from deep inside the penalty area low into the middle of the goal. Annan Athletic 0-1 Elgin.
- 5mins
Jack Steele challenges Paul Millar unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Ross O'Donoghue.
- 5mins
Paul Millar concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin Neilson. Craig Summersgill restarts play with the free kick.
- 3mins
The referee blows for offside against David Cox. Scott Bain takes the indirect free kick.
The ref blows the whistle to start the match.
Match Preview
Unbeaten Annan look to pile misery on struggling Elgin Annan goalkeeper Greg Kelly remains absent through work commitments with striker Graeme Bell also missing following recent groin surgery as Elgin come calling. Galabank boss Harry Cairney has dismissed suggestions his unbeaten Galabank side are massive favourites to defeat a visiting side who have not secured a point so far this season. Cairney said: "Elgin are a much better side than their league position indicates. People are saying they are bottom of the league and Annan will surely win, however football is not like that. "They had Stranraer pinned in their own half for most of the game at Borough Briggs but could not force a goal. "We do have an extra incentive to win as we never defeated Elgin in the league last season." Elgin player/coach Barry Wilson is doubtful for the trip south. Wilson is struggling with a groin problem and will undergo a fitness test along with defender Jamie Duff, who has a knee knock, and midfielder Jake Inglis (Achilles). Defender David Niven remains out with a foot injury and Neil MacDonald is unavailable. Borough Briggs boss Ross Jack believes his side are due some good fortune after suffering only bad luck in their opening four games. He said: "If it is true that luck evens itself out we are due to score a lot of goals soon. "We are disappointed at not winning but we are not disappointed at how we have played."
Match Report
Win doesn`t help City Elgin stay bottom of the Third Division despite a 1-0 win at Annan. Midfielder Mark Nicolson was both hero and villain for Elgin as his first-half strike proved the difference, only to be sent off later in the game. Nicolson got the only goal of the game in the ninth minute with a low right-footed strike. Annan enjoyed the majority of possession but it was Elgin who had the better chances in the first half. The game then changed when Nicolson was sent off in the 55th minute for a second bookable offence following a foul on Annan`s Aaron Muirhead. Annan then tried to press on and find an equaliser but Elgin`s 10 men held on to record their first league win of the season.
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