Match Report
| St Mirren | St Mirren |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Sean Clayton | Sean Clayton | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Scott Mccann | S. Mccann |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | David Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Nuno Semedo | N. Semedo |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Garry Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Cleto Cauet | C. Cauet |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Gary Cole | G. Cole | | 62 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | ||||||||
| Craig Shields | C. Shields | | 66 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Dominic Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Joao Alves | J. Alves | |||||||||
| Jean-Philippe Giublesi | J. Giublesi |  | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Nicolas Calvo | N. Calvo | |||||||||
| Paulo Pinto | P. Pinto | | 57 | M | | 8 | | A | 74 | | Ugo Cutler | U. Cutler | |||||||||
| Billy Booth | B. Booth | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Garry Cleland | G. Cleland | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Alec Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Bill Bower | B. Bower | | 70 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Richard Bremner | R. Bremner | ||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 52 | M | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Alex Morton | A. Morton | |||||||||
| Alec Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | | 51 | G | | 13 | | M | 60 | | Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alex Rae | A. Rae | | 53 | D | | 14 | | M | 58 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Forfar Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Gemmill.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Gemmill.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic kick off!
2.39
0-0Nicolas Calvo sees Scott Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Collins. Alec Collins connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.47
Nicolas Calvo sees space and advances. Nicolas Calvo shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.19
0-0Paulo Pinto threads a neat ball through to Garry Cleland. Garry Cleland shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.22
Garry Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Alves. Joao Alves runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joao Alves deftly passes the ball to Richard Bremner, releasing him through on goal. Richard Bremner takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Scott Mccann.
25.46
0-0Nicolas Calvo takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ugo Cutler. Some awkward footwork from Ugo Cutler provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Craig Shields happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.23
0-0Alec Davidson barges into Joao Alves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Alves runs off the knock.
34.57
Nicolas Calvo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Calvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Scott Mccann gets down and covers it.
39.15
0-0Alec Davidson catches Nicolas Calvo on the ankles. Alec Davidson is warned by the referee! Nicolas Calvo runs off the knock.
40.46
0-0Gary Cole launches a long ball forward. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Greig.
42.35
Alec Davidson catches Joao Alves on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Davidson again and warns him to calm down! Joao Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.10
0-0Nicolas Calvo takes it forward alone. Nicolas Calvo plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Bremner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nuno Semedo clumsily knocks into Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the second half underway!
49.39
Jean-Philippe Giublesi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Philippe Giublesi tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
51.53
Craig Shields flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Pinto controls it well on his chest. Paulo Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Booth. Billy Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Bower. Bill Bower directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
53.25
Alec Elliott knocks the ball forward to Joao Alves. Joao Alves flicks a high pass forward to Scott Campbell who brings the ball under control. Scott Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.32
Dominic Naysmith makes a probing pass to Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo knocks the ball forward to Alec Collins. Alec Collins rushes past Gary Cole! Alec Collins rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Scott Mccann manages to gather it.
57.07
Alec Davidson sees Billy Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Booth whips in a cross ball towards Garry Cleland. Garry Cleland flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
60.12
Jean-Philippe Giublesi makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Philippe Giublesi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.44
0-0Joao Alves makes a simple pass to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell edges inside the box! Gary Cole catches Scott Campbell on the ankles. Scott Campbell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.52
With great vision, Nicolas Calvo plays the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Collins and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Richard Bremner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.02
Scott Campbell hacks Craig Shields from behind! The referee warns Scott Campbell to calm down! Craig Shields runs off the knock.
69.39
0-1Alec Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Alves. Joao Alves threads the ball through to Alec Collins. Alec Collins shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.23
Cleto Cauet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Giublesi. Jean-Philippe Giublesi flicks a high ball forward to Garry Cleland who takes it down. Garry Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Bower. Bill Bower directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
73.26
0-1Joao Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner puts a great ball through. Scott Campbell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.28
Gary Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth whips in a cross ball towards Garry Cleland. Garry Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by David Hopkin. Excellent save.
79.38
Dominic Naysmith threads the ball through to Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicolas Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.58
Jean-Philippe Giublesi advances with the ball. Jean-Philippe Giublesi runs straight at the defence! Jean-Philippe Giublesi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.16
Nicolas Calvo sees Scott Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Shields.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Philippe Giublesi of St Mirren |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Mccann (GK)
7
2. Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
3. Cleto Cauet (DEF)
6
4. Gary Cole (DEF)
7
5. Craig Shields (DEF)
6
6. Alec Davidson (MID)
5
7. Jean-Philippe Giublesi (MID)
9
8. Paulo Pinto (MID)
6
9. Billy Booth (ATT)
6
10. Garry Cleland (ATT)
6
11. Bill Bower (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Mcallister (MID)
0
13. Alec Mcinnes (GK)
0
14. Alex Rae (DEF)
0
1. David Hopkin (GK)
6
2. Garry Greig (DEF)
6
3. Alec Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Garry Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Naysmith (DEF)
6
6. Joao Alves (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Calvo (MID)
9
8. Ugo Cutler (ATT)
6
9. Scott Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Alec Collins (ATT)
8
11. Richard Bremner (ATT)
6
12. Alex Morton (GK)
0
13. Paul Naysmith (MID)
0
14. Andy Booth (MID)
0