Date:07 May 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Glebe Park
Attendance:577

McAllister (18)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Unfair challenge on Andy Rodgers by Andrew Cook results in a free kick. Roddy Paterson takes the indirect free kick.

90mins Inswinging corner taken by Scott McLaughlin from the left by-line, free kick awarded for a foul by Chris Smith on Andrew Cook. Indirect free kick taken by Roy McBain.

89mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Craig Molloy by Alan Trouten. David White restarts play with the free kick.

88mins Jordan Kirkpatrick is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Smith.

87mins David McKenna is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Alan Martin restarts play with the free kick.

85mins Foul by Chris Smith on Craig Molloy, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Neil Janczyk, James Redman produces a right-footed shot from close in which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

85mins Chris Smith receives a caution.

84mins Roddy Paterson comes on in place of Michael Moffat. Jordan Kirkpatrick is brought on as a substitute for Rory McAllister.

79mins Corner taken by Scott McLaughlin from the right by-line played to the near post, Gary Fusco makes a clearance.

76mins Gareth Armstrong concedes a free kick for a foul on James Redman. Free kick taken by Neil Janczyk.

74mins Gareth Armstrong is brought on as a substitute for Robert Donnelly.

72mins Rory McAllister takes a shot. Alan Martin makes a save.

71mins Inswinging corner taken by Neil Janczyk.

69mins Foul by William Easton on Craig Molloy, free kick awarded. William Easton is shown a yellow card. David White takes the free kick.

68mins Chris Smith fouled by David McKenna, the ref awards a free kick. Chris Smith takes the free kick.

67mins The referee blows for offside. Mark Shankland is brought on as a substitute for David Crawford. Robert Donnelly takes the indirect free kick.

66mins David McKenna is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Jim Lauchlan.

64mins William Easton concedes a free kick for a foul on Neil Janczyk. Mitchel Megginson goes off and David McKenna comes on. Craig Nelson takes the indirect free kick.

62mins The official flags Rory McAllister offside. Alan Martin takes the free kick.

61mins Robert Donnelly challenges Rory McAllister unfairly and gives away a free kick. (Brechin) makes a substitution, with David White coming on for Gerard McLauchlan. Direct free kick taken by Neil Janczyk.

59mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Scott McLaughlin, Andrew Cook makes a clearance. Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Scott McLaughlin from the right by-line, save by Craig Nelson.

57mins Scott McLaughlin takes a corner. Corner taken right-footed by Scott McLaughlin.

56mins The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Alan Martin.

55mins Neil Janczyk has an effort from just inside the box that misses to the left of the target.

54mins James Redman is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Robert Donnelly restarts play with the free kick.

54mins Foul by Andy Rodgers on Neil Janczyk, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Craig Nelson.

53mins Inswinging corner taken by Michael Moffat.

51mins Rory McAllister is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Alan Martin restarts play with the free kick.

50mins Gary Fusco concedes a free kick for a foul on William Easton. Alan Martin takes the indirect free kick.

49mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Mitchel Megginson on William Easton. Chris Smith restarts play with the free kick.

45mins Mitchel Megginson produces a volleyed right-footed shot from 20 yards. Save by Alan Martin.

44mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Scott McLaughlin on Gary Fusco. Ewan Moyes takes the indirect free kick.

38mins Unfair challenge on Craig Molloy by Alan Trouten results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Neil Janczyk.

36mins Corner taken right-footed by Neil Janczyk from the left by-line, Andy Rodgers makes a clearance. Ewan Moyes has a headed effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the goal.

34mins The referee blows for offside against Mitchel Megginson. Indirect free kick taken by Jim Lauchlan.

31mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Andy Rodgers. Craig Nelson takes the free kick.

29mins Effort from the edge of the penalty box by David Crawford goes wide of the right-hand upright.

24mins Neil Janczyk delivers the ball in from the corner, clearance made by Jim Lauchlan.

22mins Craig Molloy fouled by Alan Trouten, the ref awards a free kick. Strike comes in from Rory McAllister from the free kick.

18mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Michael Moffat on Andrew Cook. A cross is delivered by Neil Janczyk, Rory McAllister finds the net with a headed goal from close range. Brechin 1-0 Ayr.Neil Janczyk provided the assist for the goal.

17mins Rory McAllister concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Smith. Chris Smith restarts play with the free kick.

17mins Robert Donnelly challenges Ewan Moyes unfairly and gives away a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Craig Nelson.

17mins Mitchel Megginson concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Smith. Alan Trouten takes the direct free kick.

16mins Ewan Moyes gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andy Rodgers. Free kick crossed by Scott McLaughlin, clearance by Andrew Cook.

15mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Craig Molloy by Alan Trouten. Indirect free kick taken by Mitchel Megginson.

14mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mitchel Megginson by Chris Smith. Mitchel Megginson restarts play with the free kick.

12mins The ball is sent over by Rory McAllister, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Mitchel Megginson misses to the left of the goal.

11mins Ewan Moyes challenges Andy Rodgers unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott McLaughlin takes the free kick.

9mins David Crawford concedes a free kick for a foul on James Redman. Ewan Moyes restarts play with the free kick.

8mins The ball is sent over by Mitchel Megginson, Ewan Moyes produces a right-footed shot from inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.

5mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Trouten on Mitchel Megginson. Indirect free kick taken by Neil Janczyk.

4mins Craig Molloy concedes a free kick for a foul on David Crawford. Direct free kick taken by Jim Lauchlan.

Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Trouten on Craig Molloy. Craig Nelson takes the free kick.

Match Preview

Weir: Play-off place is in our hands Fourth-placed Brechin need to clinch at least a point against second-placed Ayr to be sure of clinching a play-off spot that has looked like being theirs all season. City received a double boost at training on Thursday night as goalkeeper Craig Nelson and midfielder Jamie Redman were both passed fit for the game. Full-back Paul McLean is suspended while midfielder Charlie King's comeback after six months out is unlikely to be risked in such a high-pressure encounter. Brechin are three points ahead of East Fife, who travel to Airdrie, with the two sides level on goal difference. Manager Jim Weir said: "I expect East Fife to win their game but matters are still in our hands even if they do. "I will send the team out on the usual lines and go for the win as there is no point in playing for a point as that just invites trouble." Ayr will again be without long-term absentee Dean Keenan for the big final day clash. Manager Brian Reid is unlikely to recall Jonathan Tiffoney, Ryan McCann or Mark Roberts who were all rested for last week's 4-2 win over Airdrie. Eddie Malone and Martyn Campbell are doubts after picking up slight strains in training this week, however on-loan Partick winger Stuart Bannigan could return after his toe injury improved. Reid said: "The guys who came in last week did really well to defeat Airdrie so there is no point in rushing someone back when they are not totally ready for it. "Despite being a bit low on experience this is a game we want to win."

Formation:442Manager: Ian Campbell

Brechin

Formation: 442Manager: Brian Reid

Ayr

Craig Nelson
Roy McBain
Andrew Cook
Gerard McLauchlan
Ewan Moyes
Craig Molloy
Gary Fusco
Neil Janczyk
James Redman
Rory McAllister
Mitchel Megginson
SUBS
David Scott
Kevin Byers
Jordan Kirkpatrick
David McKenna
David White

Home

Away

Alan Martin
Jim Lauchlan
Robert Donnelly
William Easton
Chris Smith
Alan Trouten
Ross Robertson
David Crawford
Scott McLaughlin
Andy Rodgers
Michael Moffat
SUBS
David Crawford
Stuart Bannigan
Gareth Armstrong
Roddy Paterson
Mark Shankland

Match Report

McAllister strike enough for Brechin Rory McAllister scored his 19th league goal of the season as Brechin cemented their play-off place with a 1-0 win over Ayr. Great work down the right from Neil Janczyk ended with his cross being headed in by McAllister, who gave the keeper no chance as his effort flew into the top-right of the goal. Brechin's Ewan Moyes then wasted a golden opportunity to double the advantage as he put his effort over the crossbar from six yards following good work down the right from Mitchell Megginson. Ayr's best effort fell to David Crawford as he fired inches over from 18 yards. In the second half, McAllister and Janczyk both went close as Brechin looked to put the result beyond doubt. The win puts Brechin into the play-off places as they look to gain promotion to League One.

Form Guide

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Last Meetings

Brechin 0 - 3 Ayr 12/04/2011 Ayr 2 - 0 Brechin 26/02/2011 Ayr 0 - 2 Brechin 07/08/2010 Brechin 1 - 0 Ayr 18/04/2009 Ayr 4 - 2 Brechin 21/02/2009 Brechin 0 - 1 Ayr 30/12/2008

Top Scorers

Brechin R McAllister 15 D McKenna 10 C Molloy 7 K Byers 4 N Janczyk 4 E Moyes 4 J Redman 4 M Megginson 2 C King 1 M Archdeacon 1 G McLauchlan 1 P McLean 1 A Bolger 1 Ayr M Roberts 10 M Moffat 7 A Trouten 5 S McLaughlin 4 S Bannigan 4 R McCann 3 W Easton 2 R Robertson 2 A Rodgers 2 C Smith 1 E Malone 1 J Lauchlan 1 D Crawford 1

Goals

Brechin Total goals 107 Goals per game 62 8 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 6 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 6 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 6 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 9 (For) 8 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 9 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 13 (For) 9 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Ayr Total goals 107 Goals per game 62 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 6 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 9 (For) 8 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 9 (For) 8 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 5 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 16 (For) 13 (Against) Period 81-90 mins