Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Greig.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Greig.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off!
3.08
0-0Alec Rae threads a neat ball through to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.16
Alec Rae sees David Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Strachan shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.32
0-0Kevin Davidson clumsily knocks into Frederico Nunes. The referee calls over Kevin Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.32
0-0Mario Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alec Rae controls it well on his chest. Alec Rae flicks a high ball forward to David Strachan who takes it down. David Strachan passes the ball forward to Con Milosevic. Some good footwork from Con Milosevic provides some space. He shoots at goal. Julian Walter steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
12.51
0-0Seyni Moustaïd advances with the ball. Seyni Moustaïd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Don Henderson!
14.52
Alec Rae flicks a high pass forward. Con Milosevic controls it well on his chest. Con Milosevic finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.20
0-0Massimo Agostini passes the ball forward to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
21.23
Julian Walter sees Massimo Agostini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Massimo Agostini makes an attacking run forward. Massimo Agostini tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Don Henderson. Excellent save.
27.56
Gavin McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser shoots from long range but somehow Tiago Moreira manages to keep it out.
28.51
0-0Massimo Agostini comes in with a late challenge on Alec Rae. The referee brings Massimo Agostini to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.25
Alec Rae flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Gomes who takes it down. Guilherme Gomes whips in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
34.22
Seyni Moustaïd makes a probing pass to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
36.35
Alec Rae flicks a high pass forward. Con Milosevic controls it well on his chest. Con Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Tiago Moreira.
38.11
With great vision, John Burley plays the ball forward to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser heads the ball goalwards but Tiago Moreira is on top of it.
44.10
1-0Alec Rae brings the ball forward. Alec Rae whips in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St Mirren kick off!
48.25
Neil Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Alec Rae who brings the ball under control. Alec Rae flicks a high pass forward. Markus Frieser collects the pass. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
49.36
Callum Niven threads the ball through to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.40
1-0Frederico Nunes passes the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes puts a great ball through. David Strachan runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.10
Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
54.08
Alec Rae catches Seyni Moustaïd on the ankles. The referee warns Alec Rae to calm down! Seyni Moustaïd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.34
Frederico Nunes laces a through ball forward to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tiago Moreira effortlessly smothers it!
57.58
Frederico Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort. Tiago Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
59.20
Mario Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae knocks the ball forward to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.20
Alec Rae clumsily knocks into Callum Niven. The referee brings Alec Rae to one side and gives him another warning! Callum Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.48
Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Con Milosevic who brings the ball under control. Con Milosevic runs straight at the defence! Con Milosevic comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.41
Kevin Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
73.37
Seyni Moustaïd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.39
2-0St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Dominic Bremner replacing John Burley, Ricardo Antunes replacing Frederico Nunes and Laurent Soetaers replacing Guilherme Gomes .
78.47
Massimo Agostini comes in with a late challenge on Alec Rae. Massimo Agostini is warned by the referee again! Alec Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.58
Alec Rae hits a low pass to Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Strachan.
85.54
David Perry knocks the ball forward to Seyni Moustaïd. Seyni Moustaïd sees space and advances. Seyni Moustaïd puts a great ball through but Darren Fletcher is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Henderson (GK)
7
2. John Burley (DEF)
6
3. Gavin McCoist (DEF)
6
4. Mario Castro (DEF)
6
5. Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
6. Frederico Nunes (MID)
7
7. Alec Rae (MID)
9
8. Con Milosevic (ATT)
7
9. Markus Frieser (ATT)
8
10. David Strachan (ATT)
6
11. Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
8
12. Dominic Bremner (DEF)
6
13. Ricardo Antunes (MID)
6
14. Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
6
1. Tiago Moreira (GK)
8
2. Gary Strachan (DEF)
6
3. David Perry (DEF)
6
4. Julian Walter (DEF)
7
5. Callum Niven (MID)
6
6. Seyni Moustaïd (MID)
7
7. Massimo Agostini (MID)
6
8. Kevin Davidson (MID)
5
9. Ciro Colacone (ATT)
6
10. Darren Fletcher (ATT)
6
11. Graham Shilton (ATT)
6
12. Vicente Aguirre (ATT)
0
13. Neil Evans (DEF)
0
14. Callum Glass (DEF)
0