Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queen of the South and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queen of the South and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the match underway!
8.05
0-0Stephen Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic White. Dominic White plays the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Vincent Morisot. Excellent save.
9.15
0-0Dean Jacobs makes a strong solo run forward. Dean Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Henning Bratseth who brings the ball under control. Henning Bratseth puts a great ball through. Wes Hulme runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.06
1-0Marek Smolarek makes a simple pass to Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Bratseth. Henning Bratseth whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.45
1-0Don Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Adams.
24.42
1-0Sergio Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Garry Glass. Sergio Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Garry Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.18
Arturo Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson who brings the ball under control. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. Rui Matthijs collects the pass. Rui Matthijs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
27.24
Dominic White darts forward. Dominic White shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.13
Duncan Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Glass. Garry Glass flicks a high pass forward. Alec Johnstone collects the pass. Alec Johnstone plays a one-two with Duncan Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alec Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal. Vincent Morisot effortlessly gets down and covers it.
33.57
Liam Bazzani kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
36.49
2-1Kevin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.52
Dominic White takes a long throw-in. Kevin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
51.49
Stephen Ferguson hits a low pass to Dominic White. Dominic White flicks a high ball forward to Craig Rae who takes it down. Craig Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Morisot who gathers it comfortably.
53.31
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. Rui Matthijs controls it well on his chest. Rui Matthijs makes a great pass forward. Henning Bratseth runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.44
2-1Dominic White hacks Arturo Velasco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.31
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high ball forward to Henning Bratseth who takes it down. Henning Bratseth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Burley.
60.07
2-1Queen of the South have made 3 substitutions with Godwin Ikpeba replacing Arturo Velasco, Mick Shearer replacing Marek Smolarek and Max Gallagher replacing Wes Hulme .Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Bremner replacing Garry Glass and Alec McGrory replacing Alec Johnstone .
65.14
Duncan Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic White. Dominic White knocks the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Morisot who gathers it comfortably.
67.27
Dominic Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Rae. Craig Rae shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.39
Showing fabulous composure, Dominic White plays the ball forward to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Vincent Morisot. What a great pair of hands!
72.59
2-1Paul Johnstone barges into Max Gallagher. Paul Johnstone is warned by the referee! Max Gallagher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.26
With imagination, Dean Jacobs picks a pass forward to Mick Shearer. Mick Shearer sees space and advances. Mick Shearer shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gavin Bremner manages to keep it out.
77.13
Dundee United have made a substitution with Colin Liddell replacing Stephen Ferguson .
78.21
Dominic Bremner passes the ball forward to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.54
Liam Bazzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.05
83.33
Showing composure, Dominic Bremner picks a pass forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rae. Craig Rae is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vincent Morisot didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.49
2-1Liam Bazzani takes it forward alone. Liam Bazzani plays a scrappy one-two with Rui Matthijs and advances towards the goal... Liam Bazzani strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent block by Duncan Burley!
87.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson plays the ball forward to Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs plays a scrappy one-two with Henning Bratseth and advances towards the goal... Rui Matthijs tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Duncan Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner laces a through ball forward to Craig Rae. Craig Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vincent Morisot (GK)
8
2. Lee Adams (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Velasco (DEF)
7
4. Dean Jacobs (DEF)
7
5. Sergio Monteiro (MID)
5
6. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
8
7. Liam Bazzani (MID)
7
8. Marek Smolarek (MID)
6
9. Rui Matthijs (ATT)
8
10. Henning Bratseth (ATT)
8
11. Wes Hulme (ATT)
8
12. Godwin Ikpeba (DEF)
6
13. Mick Shearer (MID)
6
14. Max Gallagher (ATT)
6
1. Gavin Bremner (GK)
6
2. Duncan Burley (DEF)
7
3. Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Paul Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
6. Dominic White (MID)
9
7. Garry Glass (MID)
6
8. Don Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Craig Rae (ATT)
6
10. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
11. Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. Colin Liddell (DEF)
6
13. Dominic Bremner (MID)
7
14. Alec McGrory (ATT)
6