Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play Perugia in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Perugia kick off the first half!
4.49
0-0Piero Marazzina hits a low pass to Ole Hesp. Ole Hesp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Godwin Afolabi reads it well. Good save!
12.31
Liam Bazzani flicks a high ball forward to Ebi Boniek who takes it down. Ebi Boniek shoots from distance. Solid save from Marcos Hidalgo.
15.01
0-0Liam Bazzani flicks a high pass forward. Ebi Boniek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ebi Boniek skips past Eduardo Reis! Ebi Boniek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Fernando Montero blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.35
Eduardo Reis takes it forward alone. Eduardo Reis threads a neat ball through to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
21.06
1-0Ger Gerritsen surges forward with the ball. Ger Gerritsen plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ger Gerritsen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.51
Peter Valakari sees a break and surges forward. Peter Valakari passes the ball forward to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek shoots from 25 yards but Marcos Hidalgo is on top of it.
26.47
1-0Liam Bazzani takes it forward alone. Liam Bazzani shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.42
With a delightful solo run, Liam Bazzani stretches the opposition's defence. Liam Bazzani plays a quick one-two with Artur Vieira and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Liam Bazzani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Marcos Hidalgo had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
42.03
2-0Seeing a gap ahead, Ole Hesp laces a through ball forward to John Newby. John Newby passes the ball forward but Alassandro Ravanelli is offside!
44.28
2-0Tobias Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Ravanelli collects the pass. Alassandro Ravanelli plays a scrappy one-two with John Newby and advances towards the goal... Lee Adams barges into Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Rui Yanez replacing Wes Hulme. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. The Perugia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off and get the second half underway!
53.42
Gian Paolo Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Liam Bazzani. With vision, Liam Bazzani picks a pass forward to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek cuts inside the box! Ebi Boniek shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Marcos Hidalgo manages to gather it.
54.24
With great vision, Ole Hesp plays the ball forward to Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.22
Fernando Montero powers a long ball forward. Filipe Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
60.17
2-0Queen of the South have made a substitution with Arturo Velasco replacing Gian Paolo Sbaccanti .Perugia have made 3 substitutions with Robert Bower replacing Steve Vernazza, Elena Fernandez replacing Ole Hesp and Robbie Terry replacing John Newby .
63.57
Arturo Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Liam Bazzani collects the pass. Liam Bazzani decides to run forward with the ball. Liam Bazzani whips in a cross ball towards Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira makes a convincing header. Marcos Hidalgo manages to gather it.
66.57
Peter Valakari passes the ball forward to Ger Gerritsen. Ger Gerritsen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ger Gerritsen plays a one-two with Ebi Boniek and advances towards the goal... Ger Gerritsen tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off Fernando Montero, going wide.
68.46
2-0Marek Smolarek takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Filipe Sousa gets to the ball and clears it up field.
71.26
Liam Bazzani flicks a high ball forward to Artur Vieira who takes it down. Artur Vieira plays a one-two with Ebi Boniek and advances towards the goal... Artur Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Marcos Hidalgo manages to gather it.
72.03
Elena Fernandez advances with the ball. Elena Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
75.40
Liam Bazzani flicks a high ball forward to Artur Vieira who takes it down. Artur Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marcos Hidalgo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.27
Piero Marazzina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Ciavardini. Michael Ciavardini darts forward. Michael Ciavardini knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Godwin Afolabi manages to gather it.
89.47
Lee Adams arcs the ball upfield. Rui Yanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Peter Valakari passes the ball forward to Marek Smolarek. Marek Smolarek sees space and advances. Marek Smolarek knocks the ball forward, putting Artur Vieira through on goal. Artur Vieira takes a shot at goal but somehow Marcos Hidalgo manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ger Gerritsen 21 Liam Bazzani 39 Ebi Boniek 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Liam Bazzani of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Godwin Afolabi (GK)
7
2. Gian Paolo Sbaccanti (DEF)
6
3. Peter Valakari (DEF)
6
4. Lee Adams (DEF)
6
5. Ger Gerritsen (MID)
8
6. Liam Bazzani (MID)
9
7. Marek Smolarek (MID)
6
8. Tonci Stimac (MID)
6
9. Artur Vieira (ATT)
8
10. Ebi Boniek (ATT)
8
11. Wes Hulme (ATT)
6
12. Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
13. Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
0
14. Rui Yanez (ATT)
6
1. Marcos Hidalgo (GK)
7
2. Fernando Montero (DEF)
6
3. Piero Marazzina (DEF)
6
4. Steve Vernazza (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Reis (DEF)
6
6. Michael Ciavardini (MID)
6
7. Tobias Birkwald (MID)
6
8. Ole Hesp (MID)
6
9. Alassandro Ravanelli (ATT)
6
10. Filipe Sousa (ATT)
7
11. John Newby (ATT)
6
12. Robert Bower (MID)
6
13. Elena Fernandez (MID)
6
14. Robbie Terry (ATT)
6