Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 20,874 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South kick off and get the first half underway!
3.06
0-0Frederico Nunes makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.40
1-0Tonci Stimac flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Ebi Boniek and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Artur Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.16
1-0Sergio Monteiro makes a simple pass to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez knocks in a cross ball towards Ebi Boniek. Gavin McCoist barges into Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
14.27
1-0Rui Yanez hacks John Burley from behind! Rui Yanez is shown the yellow card! John Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.10
Gian Paolo Sbaccanti hits a low pass to Liam Bazzani. Liam Bazzani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Don Henderson had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
26.14
Sergio Monteiro threads the ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don Henderson had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South! That's his third!
30.27
3-0Frederico Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.39
Liam Bazzani flicks a high ball forward to Ebi Boniek who takes it down. Ebi Boniek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.06
Jakob Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.06
3-0Frederico Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Marcel Emmerlich replacing Tonci Stimac. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. The St. Johnstone players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
48.25
Frederico Nunes takes it forward alone. Frederico Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Godwin Afolabi.
49.24
3-0Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Con Milosevic plays it out to the edge of the box. Artur Vieira reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.47
Liam Bazzani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.36
Marcel Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Artur Vieira controls it well on his chest. Artur Vieira plays a one-two with Ebi Boniek and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Artur Vieira provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.10
Gavin McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Con Milosevic who brings the ball under control. Con Milosevic shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
57.38
3-0Frederico Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan. David Strachan plays a one-two with Laurent Soetaers and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from David Strachan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Dean Jacobs's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.32
3-0Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Laurent Soetaers plays it to the near post. Marcel Emmerlich gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.23
3-0Queen of the South have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Velasco replacing Lee Adams and Rui Matthijs replacing Artur Vieira .
63.32
Frederico Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.13
Arturo Velasco makes a simple pass to Liam Bazzani. Liam Bazzani sees Rui Yanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Yanez lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.51
Dean Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Emmerlich who brings the ball neatly under control. Marcel Emmerlich runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcel Emmerlich shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
78.57
Frederico Nunes sees space and advances. Frederico Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.23
4-0Sergio Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Nunes. Sergio Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Frederico Nunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.35
Jakob Kneissl passes the ball forward to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Godwin Afolabi who gathers it comfortably.
84.13
Dean Jacobs decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs rushes past Neil Strachan! Rui Matthijs shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.29
Gavin McCoist takes the throw-in. Neil Strachan decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers edges inside the box! Laurent Soetaers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
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
| Artur Vieira 6, 16, 26 Rui Matthijs 65, 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Vieira of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Godwin Afolabi (GK)
6
2. Gian Paolo Sbaccanti (DEF)
6
3. Lee Adams (DEF)
6
4. Dean Jacobs (DEF)
7
5. Sergio Monteiro (MID)
5
6. Tonci Stimac (MID)
6
7. Liam Bazzani (MID)
6
8. Mick Shearer (MID)
6
9. Artur Vieira (ATT)
9
10. Ebi Boniek (ATT)
6
11. Rui Yanez (ATT)
6
12. Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
13. Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
6
14. Rui Matthijs (ATT)
8
1. Don Henderson (GK)
6
2. John Burley (DEF)
6
3. Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
4. Gavin McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Mario Castro (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Kneissl (MID)
6
7. Frederico Nunes (MID)
7
8. Con Milosevic (ATT)
6
9. David Strachan (ATT)
6
10. Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
6
11. Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
6
12. Andy Elliott (DEF)
0
13. Markus Frieser (ATT)
0
14. Oscar Jr. Tacchi (DEF)
0