Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off the first half!
4.17
0-0With great imagination, Frederico Nunes laces a weighted ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes threads the ball through into the box. Con Milosevic side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Avril Arroyo manages to keep it out.
8.32
0-0Andy Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Zeljko Milosevic. The referee calls over Andy Elliott and warns him to calm down! Zeljko Milosevic runs off the knock.
10.29
0-1Sven Ooijer knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.43
0-1Paul Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Dominic Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.44
Scott Bremner barges into Frederico Nunes. The referee warns Scott Bremner to calm down! Frederico Nunes runs off the knock.
26.58
Jack Molenaar passes the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin threads the ball through to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.45
0-2Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Zeljko Milosevic collects the pass. Zeljko Milosevic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.10
0-2Jakob Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic whips in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The St. Johnstone players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
47.24
Jakob Kneissl makes a probing pass to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Ooijer.
48.10
Frederico Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Con Milosevic controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Con Milosevic muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.11
Andy Elliott passes the ball forward to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes makes a simple pass to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser shoots from 20 yards but Avril Arroyo is on top of it.
55.01
Jakob Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.06
With a delightful solo run, Paul Hopkin stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin McCoist.
59.53
Frederico Nunes threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan edges inside the box! David Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Avril Arroyo manages to keep it out.
60.47
Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Nunes who brings the ball under control. Frederico Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.52
Paul Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Corstanje who brings the ball under control. Daniel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
71.03
Zeljko Milosevic barges into Andy Elliott. Zeljko Milosevic is warned by the referee! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
72.31
Gavin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes passes the ball forward to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.03
Garba Nwakire threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Don Henderson smothers it!
77.53
Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento directs the ball goalwards with his head but Don Henderson reads it well. Good save!
78.57
Paul Hopkin advances with the ball. Paul Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Don Henderson!
81.04
Frederico Nunes hits a low pass to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garba Nwakire.
84.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin McCoist laces a weighted ball forward to Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Guilherme Gomes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.53
1-2Guilherme Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Sammer. Guilherme Gomes is shown the yellow card! Tobias Sammer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.52
Paul Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Zeljko Milosevic who takes it down. Zeljko Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
89.59
Neil Strachan takes a quick throw-in, which Gavin McCoist takes on the chest. Gavin McCoist plays the ball forward to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Con Milosevic 48, 90 | Ricardo Bento 10, 27 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Henderson (GK)
6
2. Dominic Bremner (DEF)
6
3. Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Gavin McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Kneissl (MID)
6
7. Frederico Nunes (MID)
7
8. Con Milosevic (ATT)
9
9. Markus Frieser (ATT)
6
10. David Strachan (ATT)
7
11. Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
6
12. John Burley (DEF)
0
13. John Gough (DEF)
0
14. Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
0
1. Avril Arroyo (GK)
6
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
4. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
6
7. Paul Hopkin (MID)
7
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
6
9. Zeljko Milosevic (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
9
11. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
6
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Alex White (MID)
0
14. Losseni Diané (ATT)
0