Lyall Booth (ELG) is not available as a sub today due to injury.
Cove Rangers                              Elgin City
Pos Name                     SL EL Ag     Pos Name                     SL EL Ag
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GK Frank Barrett             19 10  n     GK Daniel Hoban              25  6  n
SW Pluto Neill               19  8  n     DF Will Lagram               29  4  n
DF Jason Naismith            20  8  n     DF Matthew Cooper            28  5  n
DF Jacob Jones               16  6  n     DF Jake Dolzanski            22  4  n
DF Ryan Harrington            9 10  n     DF Owen Cairns               13  8  n
MF Humza Yousaf              19  7  n     MF Don Henley                25  5  n
MF Scott McTominay           12 10  n     MF Aidan Sopel               20  3  n
WG Distinctly Minty          29 10  n     MF Michael Dangana           14  6  n
WG Sconnor Cully             20  8  n     WG Matty Wright              33  6  n
FW Mark Dalgety              26 10  n     WG Mitchell Taylor           32  2  n
FW Yan Dhanda                12  8  n     FW Dylan Lawrence            22  2  n

Min 0: Cove opens up with a 4-2-4 N while the ELG will play a 4-3-3 N.
Min 0: Today's referee is Simon Compton (STRONG/STRICT).
Min 1: Age 0 player out of position: Michael Dangana...
        ...Michael Dangana(ELG) is forced to reposition to FW (Age 0 player).
Min 5: The ball breaks from a Ryan Harrington tackle and lands in the path of Don Henley (ELG)...
        ...who drives into the box...
        ...Frank Barrett palms Don Henley's shot onto the post...
        ...but the ball is still bobbling around in the goalmouth...
        ...Aidan Sopel is there first to tap the ball home from about one yard out GOAL!!!...
        ...a superb play and the early lead for the ELG...
        ...score now: COV 0 - ELG 1
Min 9: Matthew Cooper (ELG) swings a ball in to the Cove box...
        ...but the presence of Jason Naismith (COV) means it is easily cleared.
Min 10: Dylan Lawrence (ELG) looks up and spots Mitchell Taylor arriving in the box...
        ...the Scotsman tees up Mitchell Taylor for the shot...
        ...he finds the back of the net with a low drive. GOAL!!!...
        ...Elgin City are looking strong now...
        ...score now: COV 0 - ELG 2
Min 10: COV now playing Early Cross
Min 17: Mark Dalgety (COV) takes the ball into the ELG half...
        ...chips a great ball over three defenders to find Sconnor Cully...
        ...who can't get it past Daniel Hoban.
Min 17: Dylan Lawrence (ELG) hits a thunderbolt strike...
        ...luckily for Cove Frank Barrett is in the right spot to make the save.
Min 19: The Ref pulls Michael Dangana (ELG) up for going down easier than the Titanic!...
        ...A clear dive to try cheat the strict ref...
        ...Yellow card for a shameful simulation ala Morelos & Kyogo!
Min 24: Dylan Lawrence (ELG) pumps the ball back into a crowded box...
        ...Mitchell Taylor rises at the back post...
        ...and powerfully heads the ball down but right at the sure-handed Frank Barrett.
Min 32: Yan Dhanda (COV) weaves on the edge of the box...
        ...little pass to Mark Dalgety...
        ...and his teammate drives from the edge of the box...
        ...Daniel Hoban comes out of the goal and hoofs the ball clear. 
Min 36: Yan Dhanda (COV) escapes the offside flag...
        ...as a ball is played up to him...
        ...but Matthew Cooper (ELG) muscles out the big striker before he can control.
Min 36: The ball comes in to the area from Michael Dangana...
        ...he rattles it off Frank Barrett...
        ...Mitchell Taylor (ELG) tries his best to miss but scores. GOAL!...
        ...yet another one for Elgin City; Coach Steve Gregory is furious...
        ...score now: COV 0 - ELG 3
Min 41: Owen Cairns (ELG) picks up the loose ball...
        ...and slams a shot right at Frank Barrett who makes the save.
Min 44: Here it is..Dylan Lawrence (ELG) flicks on into the path of Don Henley...
        ...who spins away from Ryan Harrington...
        ...but despite having a foot like a traction engine Frank Barrett is able to collect his powerful shot.
Min 45: Mump Stitchell on for Frank Barrett(GK)...
        ...Mump Stitchell will play GK.
Min 45: Scott Mercer on for Ryan Harrington(DF)...
        ...Scott Mercer will play DF.
Min 45: Tom Findlay on for Aidan Sopel(MF)...
        ...Tom Findlay will play MF.
Min 45: Olly McDonald on for Mitchell Taylor(WG)...
        ...Olly McDonald will play WG.


HALFTIME SCORE: Cove 0 - Elgin City 3

Min 51: Owen Cairns heads away...
        ...Mark Dalgety (COV) knocks it back in with a header...
        ...and Sconnor Cully drills it on goal but its saved by Daniel Hoban.
Min 53: Dylan Lawrence weaves his way through the Cove 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 Mump Stitchell!?
Min 63: Mump Stitchell blocks but the ball is played back into the area...
        ...and Don Henley (ELG) smashes a volley over Mump Stitchell and over the bar from an angle...
        ...Don Henley was unlucky there...
        ...terrible defending by the Highlanders.
Min 64: Dylan Lawrence (ELG) finds space for a cross from the left...
        ...Mump Stitchell doesn't know whether to go for the ball or stay on his line...
        ...Tom Findlay rises highest at the back post...
        ...and its punched over the bar by Mump Stitchell who stayed on his line.
Min 69: Owen Cairns makes a hash in defense...
        ...under pressure form Sconnor Cully (COV)...
        ...and Yan Dhanda collects the ball on the edge of the box...
        ...the Englishman smashes the ball past Daniel Hoban...
        ...and well over the bar.
Min 69: Don Henley and Dylan Lawrence weave a neat interchange...
        ...which sees the Scotsman scamper clear...
        ...he outpaces the Cove defense and lifts a classy ball high but Mump Stitchell gets a hand to it!
Min 73: Dylan Lawrence (ELG) now gets a chance to cross...
        ...he looks for Tom Findlay but it evades him...
        ...Mump Stitchell calmly collects the ball.
Min 74: WHAT A NUMPTY! Elgin City counter attack  with Dylan Lawrence...
        ...he only has Mump Stitchell to beat...
        ...great save by Mump Stitchell but the ball falls to Michael Dangana...
        ...who shoots wide but VAR shows he was offside anyway.
Min 80: Mark Dalgety (COV) collects on that right flank...
        ...his cross ricochets to the Scotsman striker Scott McTominay...
        ...whose finish is high over the bar.
Min 84: The ball is hooked on towards Distinctly Minty (COV)...
        ...who takes on Owen Cairns on the edge of the area...
        ...he's blocked but the rebound falls to Scott McTominay...
        ...who from the edge of the box drills a fine low shot that floats just wide.
Min 84: Michael Dangana (ELG) hits a sweet half-volley...
        ...caught by Mump Stitchell!
Min 85: Brilliant play by Distinctly Minty (COV) on the right...
        ...he whizzes clear and crosses low for Mark Dalgety...
        ...who plants a superb shoot but its right at Daniel Hoban.


FINAL SCORE: Cove 0 - Elgin City 3


Man Of The Match: Daniel Hoban (ELG)

Cove Rangers
                             Nm Ef Mk Sh
Ps Name                      SL SL SL SL EL Ag DP Sv Gl Sh Mn Rt
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GK Frank Barrett             19 19 19  8  7  n  0  4  0  0 45  6
GK Mump Stitchell            33 33 33 14  2  n  0  5  0  0 45  7
SW Pluto Neill               19 19 19 13  2  n  0  0  0  0 90  4
DF Jason Naismith            20 20 20 16  2  n  0  0  0  0 90  0
DF Jacob Jones               16 12 12 11  0  n  0  0  0  0 90  4
DF Ryan Harrington            9  9  9  7  7  n  0  0  0  0 45  5
DF Scott Mercer              22 22 22 17  3  n  0  0  0  0 45  6
MF Scott McTominay           12 12 12 10  4  n  0  0  0  2 90  5
MF Humza Yousaf              19 19 19 17  1  n  0  0  0  0 90  4
WG Sconnor Cully             20 20 20 18  2  n  0  0  0  2 90  6
WG Distinctly Minty          29 29 29 26  4  n  0  0  0  0 90  6
FW Yan Dhanda                12 12 12 12  2  n  0  0  0  1 90  6
FW Mark Dalgety              26 26 26 26  4  n  0  0  0  2 90  6

Elgin City
                             Nm Ef Mk Sh
Ps Name                      SL SL SL SL EL Ag DP Sv Gl Sh Mn Rt
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GK Daniel Hoban              25 25 25 11  0  n  0  4  0  0 90  8
DF Jake Dolzanski            22 22 22 17 -2  n  0  0  0  0 90  6
DF Will Lagram               29 29 29 23 -2  n  0  0  0  0 90  6
DF Matthew Cooper            28 28 28 22 -1  n  0  0  0  0 90  6
DF Owen Cairns               13 13 13 11  2  n  0  0  0  1 90  6
MF Aidan Sopel               20 20 20 18  0  n  0  0  1  1 45  6
MF Don Henley                25 25 25 22 -1  n  0  0  0  2 90  6
MF Tom Findlay               11 11 11  9  1  n  0  0  0  1 45  6
WG Mitchell Taylor           32 32 32 28 -1  n  0  0  2  3 45  7
WG Matty Wright              33 33 33 29  0  n  0  0  0  0 90  6
WG Olly McDonald             11 11 11  9  7  n  0  0  0  0 45  6
FW Michael Dangana           14 14 14 14  0  n  4  0  0  2 90  6
FW Dylan Lawrence            22 22 22 22 -4  n  0  0  0  4 90  7

Statistics       COV ELG
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Halftime           0   3
Fulltime           0   3
Shots On Target    4  12
Shots              7  14
Saves              9   4
Offsides           0   0
Penalty Kicks      0   0
Yellow Cards       0   1
Red Cards          0   0
Avg SL% Used      52  72
Revenue           88  88

MIN TEAM MT    GP    DEF   OFF 
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  1  COV  N  39.50 102.17 169.22 
  1  ELG  N  55.20 129.79 197.69 
 11  COV  E  39.50  96.17 179.97 
 46  COV  E  46.00 109.17 183.22 
 46  ELG  N  55.20 125.29 160.49 

 Trainer's Report
COV paid 0k for a Home Bonus of 15.
Aidan Sopel (ELG) was awarded a Captain's Bonus.
Mump Stitchell (COV) played 45 minutes and earned a CP.
Ryan Harrington (COV) played 45 minutes and earned a TP.
Matthew Cooper (ELG) played 90 minutes and earned a CP.
Matty Wright (ELG) played 90 minutes and earned a CP.
Mitchell Taylor (ELG) played 45 minutes and earned a CP.
Michael Dangana (ELG) played 90 minutes and earned a TP.
Olly McDonald (ELG) played 45 minutes and earned a TP.