Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 20,885 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Motherwell and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Motherwell and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
0.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
3.50
Andy White passes the ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Karelse. Mustapha Karelse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum McNeill.
4.09
Jose Ferrer runs forward with the ball. Jose Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Jose Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
6.00
Craig Mcinnes receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Ferrer. Craig Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Callum Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Burley threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.40
Jeremy Levintsky sees Kevin Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.16
Alun Shilton flicks a high ball forward to Mike Newby who takes it down. Mike Newby plays a quick one-two with Alun Shilton and rushes in on goal... Mike Newby tries a spectacular strike but Julian Gerlach reads it well. Great keeping!
15.34
Jose Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Karelse controls it well on his chest. Mustapha Karelse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley passes the ball forward but Martin Guerrero Lopez is offside!
20.45
Chritophe Laslandes makes a probing pass to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill makes a probing pass to Mike Newby. Mike Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.39
Martin Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Alex Sullivan. Excellent save.
22.39
Kevin Mckinlay sees Alun Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Shilton plays a one-two with Stanley Smithe and advances towards the goal... Alun Shilton rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Julian Gerlach keeps it out!
27.01
Jeremy Levintsky threads the ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.22
Julian Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Callum McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton plays a quick one-two with Kevin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Alun Shilton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.26
Craig Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Andy White. Andy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum McNeill.
32.33
Andy White takes a long throw-in. Callum Burley advances with the ball. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Sullivan easily punches it away to safety.
33.40
Martin Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Alex Sullivan.
34.31
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Robert Riza gets to the ball and clears it up field.
38.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregorio Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio threads the ball through to ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Alex Sullivan!
40.03
Mustapha Karelse surges forward with the ball. Mustapha Karelse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
47.33
Andy White makes a probing pass to Gregorio Guerrero Lopez. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. ƒtienne Maris collects the pass. ƒtienne Maris lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Callum McNeill.
53.01
Callum Burley flicks a high ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Martin Guerrero Lopez shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Alex Sullivan.
54.56
Mustapha Karelse flicks a high pass forward. Martin Guerrero Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Guerrero Lopez edges inside the box! Martin Guerrero Lopez takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
59.46
Jeremy Levintsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton rushes past Andy White! Alun Shilton tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Andy White.
60.46
It's a corner kick. Stanley Smithe loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from Mike Newby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.46
Motherwell have made a substitution with James Maclean replacing Lars Stiepermann .
69.14
Kevin Strachan threads the ball through to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.01
Jeremy Levintsky passes the ball forward to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe finds some space and shoots from distance. Julian Gerlach gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.02
Motherwell have made a substitution with Alfredo Garcia replacing Jose Ferrer .Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Rodolfo Diez replacing Callum McNeill .
79.27
Rodolfo Diez comes in with a late challenge on ƒtienne Maris. Rodolfo Diez is warned by the referee! ƒtienne Maris stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.45
Craig Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Callum Burley controls it well on his chest. Callum Burley makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Burley whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
83.01
Andy White arcs the ball upfield. ƒtienne Maris tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.46
Mustapha Karelse flicks a high pass forward. Martin Guerrero Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Guerrero Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alex Sullivan reads it well. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Sullivan of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Gerlach (GK)
7
2. Jose Ferrer (DEF)
7
3. Craig Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4. Andy White (DEF)
7
5. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
6. Arnauld Arcadio (MID)
7
7. Mustapha Karelse (MID)
7
8. Callum Burley (MID)
8
9. Lars Stiepermann (ATT)
6
10. Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
7
11. ƒtienne Maris (ATT)
8
12. James Maclean (ATT)
6
13. Alec Meiklejohn (GK)
0
14. Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
6
1. Alex Sullivan (GK)
9
2. Chritophe Laslandes (DEF)
6
3. Callum McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Julian Hierro (DEF)
6
5. Robert Riza (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Strachan (MID)
7
7. Stanley Smithe (MID)
6
8. Jeremy Levintsky (MID)
6
9. Alun Shilton (ATT)
9
10. Mike Newby (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
12. Rodolfo Diez (MID)
5
13. Callum Gemmell (ATT)
0
14. Ross Sharpe (MID)
0