Date:05 Mar 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Shielfield Park
Attendance:305

Gray (24) Gribben (32)
Gray (34) Gray (75)

Goal!

Live Commentary

89mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Craig Gunn, save by Mark Peat.

87mins Effort from just outside the box by Ross O'Donoghue goes over the bar.

87mins The ball is swung over by Steven Edwards.

84mins The referee shows Alexander Jack a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Alexander Jack challenges Kevin Gordon unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jamie Ewart restarts play with the free kick.

82mins Craig O'Reilly gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Allan Dempsie. Allan Dempsie restarts play with the free kick.

81mins Alexander Jack replaces Jason Crooks.

79mins Ian Little goes off and Craig O'Reilly comes on.

75mins Damon Gray gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Berwick 4-0 Elgin.Aaron Ponton comes on in place of Alan Brazil. Andrew McLean provided the assist for the goal.

74mins Corner taken right-footed by Jason Crooks, save made by Mark Peat.

73mins Unfair challenge on Jason Crooks by Chris McLeod results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Steven Edwards from right channel, clearance made by Andrew McLean.

72mins Inswinging corner taken by Jason Crooks, A Trialist makes a clearance.

72mins Damon Gray takes a shot. Save by Peter Donnelly.

71mins A Trialist fouled by Paul Millar, the ref awards a free kick. Stuart Callaghan takes the free kick.

69mins Corner taken right-footed by Darren Gribben, Chris McLeod has a headed effort from close in and clears the bar.

69mins Kevin Gordon takes a shot. Mark Nicolson gets a block in.

68mins Ian Little concedes a free kick for a foul on Allan Dempsie. Direct free kick taken by Allan Dempsie.

68mins Craig Gunn booked for dissent.

67mins Unfair challenge on Stuart Callaghan by Paul Millar results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Stuart Callaghan.

66mins David Gormley leaves the field to be replaced by Paul Millar.

66mins David Gormley takes a shot. Mark Peat makes a save.

65mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Craig Gunn by Jamie Ewart. Allan Dempsie takes the free kick.

64mins Unfair challenge on Mark Nicolson by A Trialist results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Steven Edwards.

63mins Jake Inglis challenges Kevin Gordon unfairly and gives away a free kick. Stuart Callaghan takes the free kick.

62mins Effort on goal by David Gormley from just outside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.

61mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Jason Crooks from the right by-line, Andrew McLean makes a clearance.

59mins Brian Cameron delivers the ball, save made by Mark Peat.

58mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Jason Crooks, David Gormley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mark Peat. Mark Peat takes the free kick.

56mins The referee blows for offside against David Gormley. Indirect free kick taken by Mark Peat.

54mins Steven Notman goes off and Kevin Gordon comes on. Craig Frizzel leaves the field to be replaced by Craig Gunn.

54mins Outswinging corner taken by Jason Crooks from the right by-line, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Mark Nicolson misses to the left of the goal.

52mins Alan Brazil has an effort at goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

47mins A Trialist gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jake Inglis. Steven Edwards restarts play with the free kick.

45mins Steven Notman challenges Craig Frizzel unfairly and gives away a free kick. Allan Dempsie restarts play with the free kick.

43mins Craig Frizzel produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that goes harmlessly over the target.

43mins Foul by Andrew McLean on Craig Frizzel, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed right-footed by Allan Dempsie, Chris McLeod manages to make a clearance.

41mins Ian Little takes a shot. Save made by Peter Donnelly.

39mins Inswinging corner taken by Jason Crooks, save made by Mark Peat.

38mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Damon Gray on Mark Nicolson. Peter Donnelly takes the direct free kick.

37mins Jamie Ewart gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David Gormley. Direct free kick taken by Peter Donnelly.

35mins David Gormley concedes a free kick for a foul on Jamie Ewart. Mark Peat takes the direct free kick.

34mins A goal is scored by Damon Gray from inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Berwick 3-0 Elgin.

34mins Outswinging corner taken by Jason Crooks from the right by-line, clearance by Alan Brazil.

32mins Darren Gribben finds the net with a goal from outside the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Berwick 2-0 Elgin.The assist for the goal came from Jamie Ewart.

31mins The ball is swung over by Steven Edwards, save made by Mark Peat.

30mins The referee blows for offside against Damon Gray. Steven Edwards takes the indirect free kick.

29mins Corner taken right-footed by Jason Crooks from the right by-line, Stuart Callaghan makes a clearance.

27mins Jake Inglis takes a shot.

26mins Andrew McLean concedes a free kick for a foul on Craig Frizzel. Allan Dempsie takes the free kick.

24mins Damon Gray gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the area to the top right corner of the goal. Berwick 1-0 Elgin.Darren Gribben takes a shot. Peter Donnelly makes a save.

23mins Shot by David Gormley from just outside the area goes over the net.

22mins Ross O'Donoghue has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide left of the target.

22mins Allan Dempsie delivers the ball, save by Mark Peat.

20mins David Gormley takes a shot. Steven Notman gets a block in. Corner taken by Jason Crooks from the right by-line, save by Mark Peat.

18mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jake Inglis by Darren Gribben. Free kick taken by Peter Donnelly.

17mins Darren Gribben has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

15mins Ross O'Donoghue fouled by A Trialist, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Peter Donnelly.

14mins Damon Gray produces a cross.

12mins The ball is delivered by Craig Frizzel.

12mins Ian Little delivers the ball, save by Peter Donnelly.

9mins Jason Crooks fouled by Jamie Ewart, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Jamie Duff.

9mins A cross is delivered by Ross O'Donoghue, Foul by David Gormley on Mark Peat, free kick awarded. Mark Peat restarts play with the free kick.

9mins Jason Crooks decides to take the corner short.

7mins Corner taken by Jason Crooks from the right by-line.

7mins Brian Cameron takes a shot. Save made by Mark Peat.

6mins David Gormley fouled by Alan Brazil, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Allan Dempsie.

3mins Damon Gray takes a shot. Save made by Peter Donnelly.

1mins The ball is sent over by David Gormley, Chris McLeod makes a clearance.

Darren Gribben is ruled offside. Peter Donnelly takes the indirect free kick.

Match Preview

Suspended trio missing for Berwick Berwick have a trio of midfield players missing through suspension for the home clash with Elgin City. Paul Currie, John Grant and David Greenhill are all banned while goalkeeper Ian McAldon, defender Elliot Smith and winger Fraser McLaren are sidelined due to injury. Former Hibs youngster Lee Currie will play his third and final game as a trialist as Rangers look to build on the performances that saw them win at Albion Rovers and draw at Annan. Manager Jimmy Crease said: "We need a run of wins to get back into things so hopefully this good period of form will continue." Elgin manager Ross Jack is facing the prospect of having eight players unavailable for the trip. Paul Kazcan, Neil MacDonald and David Niven are all suspended with player-assistant manager Barry Wilson ruled out with a calf problem and Blair Lawrie unavailable because of work commitments. Jamie Duff, Craig Frizzel and Jake Inglis are all major doubts, although Mark Nicolson is set to be passed fit. Jack said: "Players will be getting treatment right up until kick-off time in the hope that they will make it. "We were under strength last weekend against Arbroath and put on a great performance to win. We will need that grit and determination again."

Formation:442Manager: Alan McGonigal

Berwick

Formation: 442Manager: Robbie Williamson

Elgin

Mark Peat
Andrew McLean
Jamie Ewart
Chris McLeod
Stuart Callaghan
Alan Brazil
Steven Notman
A Trialist
Ian Little
Damon Gray
Darren Gribben
SUBS
Keiron Beveridge
Kevin Gordon
Elliot Smith
Craig O'Reilly
Aaron Ponton

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Peter Donnelly
Steven Edwards
Jamie Duff
Mark Nicolson
Allan Dempsie
Brian Cameron
Ross O'Donoghue
Jake Inglis
Craig Frizzel
Jason Crooks
David Gormley
SUBS
John Calder
Alexander Jack
Paul Millar
Barry Wilson
Craig Gunn

Match Report

Gray hat-trick rocks Elgin Berwick continued their rich vein of form with a 4-0 demolition of mid-table rivals Elgin. The win brings them to within six points of a play-off spot, two points behind Elgin but have two games in hand. Despite a slow start to the match, Berwick striker Damon Gray fired The Borderers into the lead with a left-footed strike on 25 minutes. Darren Gribben's smart finish after 33 minutes put the home side two up before Damon Gray bagged his second just two minutes later. Berwick looked comfortable going into the second-half, and the introduction of Kevin Gordon shortly after the break helped Berwick maintain control of the game. Damon Gray bagged his hat-trick in the 76th minute with a right-footed strike as Berwick cruised to their third victory in four games.

Form Guide

LLDWWD Berwick VS Elgin LWDLLW

Last Meetings

Berwick 6 - 2 Elgin 14/08/2010 Berwick 2 - 1 Elgin 20/03/2010 Elgin 1 - 5 Berwick 23/01/2010 Berwick 2 - 0 Elgin 05/12/2009 Elgin 3 - 3 Berwick 19/09/2009 Elgin 2 - 0 Berwick 09/05/2009

Top Scorers

Berwick D Gribben 9 C O'Reilly 6 P Currie 5 A Brazil 3 D Gribben 3 I Little 2 C McLeod 2 K Gordon 1 D Gray 1 S Notman 1 Elgin J Crooks 7 C Gunn 5 C Frizzel 4 P Millar 3 M Nicolson 2 B Cameron 2 B Wilson 1 R O'Donoghue 1 D Niven 1 D Gormley 1 J Inglis 1 D MacLeod 1

Goals

Berwick Total goals 65 Goals per game 35 4 (For) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 8 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) Period 41-50 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 6 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Elgin Total goals 68 Goals per game 38 6 (For) 6 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 8 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 9 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 4 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins