Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Queen of the South. 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 Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the match underway!
3.01
0-0Sergio Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Henning Bratseth who takes it down. Henning Bratseth finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Don Henderson manages to keep it out.
4.19
0-0Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Markus Frieser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Frieser runs straight at the defence! Peter Valakari comes in with a late challenge on Markus Frieser. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.55
From the throw-in, Gian Paolo Sbaccanti picks out Lee Adams. Lee Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Stimac. Tonci Stimac threads the ball through to Henning Bratseth. Henning Bratseth knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Don Henderson!
9.43
0-014.34
Frederico Nunes threads a neat ball through to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head but Godwin Afolabi is on top of it.
16.13
Gian Paolo Sbaccanti sees space and advances. Gian Paolo Sbaccanti knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.32
Gavin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
26.23
0-0Tonci Stimac chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Henning Bratseth is offside!
28.32
0-0Peter Valakari knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Shearer. Mick Shearer knocks the ball forward to Henning Bratseth. Henning Bratseth rushes past Mario Castro! Henning Bratseth strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow John Burley happens to be in the right place to block it.
32.37
0-0Neil Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Jakob Kneissl hits a low pass to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Adams.
33.44
1-0Neil Strachan hits a low pass to Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.41
Peter Valakari chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Shearer. Mick Shearer surges forward with the ball. Mick Shearer cuts inside the box! Mick Shearer rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
39.09
Jakob Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Godwin Afolabi!
44.08
Jakob Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Godwin Afolabi with no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
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. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Godwin Ikpeba replacing Peter Valakari. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
60.08
2-1Queen of the South have made a substitution with Marcel Emmerlich replacing Liam Bazzani .
61.16
Gian Paolo Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Emmerlich collects the pass. Marcel Emmerlich chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez rushes past Gavin McCoist! Rui Yanez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
67.28
Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan collects the pass. David Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.17
Mick Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Henning Bratseth. Henning Bratseth shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.45
Tonci Stimac knocks the ball forward to Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Don Henderson picks it out of the air!
73.26
Sergio Monteiro brings the ball forward. Sergio Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.04
Sergio Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez plays a quick one-two with Henning Bratseth and rushes in on goal... Rui Yanez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.11
Queen of the South have made a substitution with Rui Matthijs replacing Henning Bratseth .
78.14
Marcel Emmerlich plays the ball forward to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez advances inside the box! Rui Yanez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Don Henderson. Excellent save.
79.57
Mick Shearer makes a probing pass to Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
84.49
2-2Mick Shearer hacks Frederico Nunes from behind! Mick Shearer is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Nunes runs off the knock.
87.56
Mick Shearer sees a break and surges forward. Mick Shearer hits a low pass to Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Rui Matthijs scores for Queen of the South!!
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
| Con Milosevic 33 Markus Frieser 44 | Mick Shearer 36 Rui Yanez 61 Rui Matthijs 88 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Shearer of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Henderson (GK)
7
2. John Burley (DEF)
6
3. Gavin McCoist (DEF)
6
4. Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Mario Castro (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Kneissl (MID)
7
7. Frederico Nunes (MID)
6
8. Con Milosevic (ATT)
7
9. Markus Frieser (ATT)
8
10. David Strachan (ATT)
6
11. Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
6
12. Andy Elliott (DEF)
0
13. John Gough (DEF)
0
14. Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
0
1. Godwin Afolabi (GK)
6
2. Lee Adams (DEF)
6
3. Gian Paolo Sbaccanti (DEF)
7
4. Peter Valakari (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Monteiro (MID)
6
6. Tonci Stimac (MID)
6
7. Liam Bazzani (MID)
6
8. Mick Shearer (MID)
9
9. Artur Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Henning Bratseth (ATT)
6
11. Rui Yanez (ATT)
9
12. Godwin Ikpeba (DEF)
6
13. Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
6
14. Rui Matthijs (ATT)
7