Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 17,448 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
6.09
0-0Duncan Ferguson hits a low pass to Scott Gardner. Showing fabulous composure, Scott Gardner picks a pass forward to Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez plays a perfect one-two with Daniele Neville and rushes in on goal... Vincenzo Eberle catches Victor Gonzalez on the ankles. Victor Gonzalez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
9.52
1-0Hennie Reuser advances with the ball. Hennie Reuser surges forward with the ball. Hennie Reuser knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Murrin. Jason Murrin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.19
1-0Richard Inglis threads the ball through to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison sees a break and surges forward. Billy Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Murrin. Jason Murrin makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
18.58
Carlos Sousa sees Barry Bogarde in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Barry Bogarde shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
20.35
1-0Carlos Sousa sees Barry Bogarde in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Barry Bogarde sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.42
1-0Carlos Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison makes a pass forward but Jason Murrin makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
22.44
Chris Salinas kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson hits a low pass to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville directs the ball goalwards with his head. Colin Henderson easily punches it away to safety.
34.55
1-0Duncan Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk whips in a cross ball towards Scott Gardner. Scott Gardner heads the ball goalwards. Richard Inglis clears it off the line with his head!
36.38
Hennie Reuser flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Sousa controls it well on his chest. Carlos Sousa sees Jason Murrin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Murrin edges inside the box! Jason Murrin takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.57
Jean Pierre Asuar threads the ball through to Scott Gardner. Scott Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Duncan Ferguson shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.17
Victor Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Neville who brings the ball under control. Daniele Neville shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
48.33
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Colin Henderson manages to keep it out.
54.55
1-0Scott Gardner makes a probing pass to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.34
1-0Falkirk have made 3 substitutions with Regis Braud replacing Duncan Ferguson, David Minghelli replacing Victor Gonzalez and Marcus Simonsson replacing Arjan Van Dijk .
63.56
Nicu Arcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Salinas. Chris Salinas flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Simonsson controls it well on his chest. Marcus Simonsson chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Colin Henderson.
67.25
Billy Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Sousa. Carlos Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.34
1-0Regis Braud hacks Billy Hutchison from behind! The referee warns Regis Braud to calm down! Billy Hutchison runs off the knock.
78.26
Scott Gardner makes a simple pass to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Gardner. Scott Gardner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Colin Henderson is on top of his game. Good save!
79.53
Matt Hutchison makes an attacking run forward. Matt Hutchison shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Michael Neuffer smothers it!
81.18
Scott Gardner comes in with a late challenge on Richard Inglis. Scott Gardner is warned by the referee! Richard Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.10
Matt Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Barry Bogarde. Barry Bogarde knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Dudek. Arek Dudek beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Michael Neuffer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
84.33
1-0It's a corner kick. Billy Hutchison kicks a low ball out wide. Jean Pierre Asuar reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.02
Richard Inglis darts forward. Richard Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.58
Regis Braud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Hennie Reuser. Excellent block.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jason Murrin 10 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Murrin of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Henderson (GK)
8
2. Hennie Reuser (DEF)
9
3. Colin Strachan (DEF)
6
4. Richard Inglis (DEF)
7
5. Vincenzo Eberle (DEF)
6
6. Matt Hutchison (MID)
7
7. Carlos Sousa (MID)
8
8. Billy Hutchison (MID)
7
9. Jason Murrin (ATT)
9
10. Barry Bogarde (ATT)
6
11. Arek Dudek (ATT)
6
12. Vasco Postiga (ATT)
0
13. Gary Souness (DEF)
0
14. Andy Hopkin (DEF)
0
1. Michael Neuffer (GK)
8
2. Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
3. Chris Salinas (DEF)
6
4. Jean Pierre Asuar (DEF)
6
5. Nicu Arcos (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
7
7. Scott Gardner (MID)
7
8. Daniele Neville (ATT)
6
9. Pedro Bento (MID)
7
10. Victor Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11. Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)
6
12. Regis Braud (MID)
6
13. David Minghelli (ATT)
6
14. Marcus Simonsson (ATT)
6