Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Livingston. A crowd of 18,493 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Motherwell and Livingston are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Motherwell and Livingston are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Livingston kick off!
2.38
0-0Giancarlo Bianchessi clumsily knocks into Carl Powell. The referee brings Giancarlo Bianchessi to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Powell runs off the knock.
3.55
0-0Scott James makes a beautiful solo run. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
4.40
0-0Scott James knocks the ball forward to Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Ferreira. Moussa Tomczyk comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Ferreira. Silvio Ferreira appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
9.44
Jean-Pierre Garcia hits a low pass to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Carl Powell clumsily knocks into Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.58
0-0Jean-Pierre Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Pierre Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood makes a simple pass, allowing Colin Morton to run into the box. Colin Morton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.52
Alfredo Marquitos surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Marquitos passes the ball forward to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.37
Arturo Carmona makes a probing pass to Henry Blind. Seeing a gap ahead, Henry Blind plays the ball forward to Silvio Ferreira. Silvio Ferreira shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.17
Henry Blind flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Dreef. Louis Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.30
0-0Jean-Pierre Garcia clumsily knocks into Henry Blind. Jean-Pierre Garcia is shown the yellow card! Henry Blind hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.22
Jean-Pierre Garcia threads a neat ball through to Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Morton through on goal. Some silky footwork from Colin Morton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
26.19
0-0Henry Blind runs straight at the opposition's defence. Henry Blind knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moussa Tomczyk.
27.34
0-0Andy White makes a strong solo run forward. Andy White flicks a high ball forward to Des Sherwood who takes it down. Des Sherwood passes the ball forward but Colin Morton is offside!
32.53
Giancarlo Bianchessi flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood collects the pass. Des Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jan Vennegoor Prommayon. Excellent save.
36.44
Henry Blind sees Antonio Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Fernandez advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Fernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.46
Andy White takes it forward alone. Andy White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Morton. Colin Morton skips past Scott James! Colin Morton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.10
Arnauld Arcadio decides to run forward with the ball. Arnauld Arcadio whips in a cross ball towards Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.04
1-0Alfredo Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood plays a quick one-two with Colin Morton and rushes in on goal... Des Sherwood cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half. The Livingston players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Motherwell kick off the second half!
47.55
Garry Mcinnes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.23
Jean-Pierre Garcia catches Henry Blind on the ankles. The referee brings Jean-Pierre Garcia to one side and gives him a warning! Henry Blind runs off the knock.
53.29
Andy White pushes up the pitch. Andy White darts forward. Andy White shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.18
Henry Blind barges into Jean-Pierre Garcia. The referee calls over Henry Blind and warns him to calm down! Jean-Pierre Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.15
Scott James threads the ball through to Antonio Fernandez. Antonio Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Julian Gerlach effortlessly smothers it!
60.31
1-0Livingston have made a substitution with Ashley Bramble replacing Silvio Ferreira .
61.35
Louis Dreef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.07
Giancarlo Bianchessi threads the ball through to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Morton and advances towards the goal... Martin Guerrero Lopez rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
71.26
Jean-Pierre Garcia threads the ball through to Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi advances inside the box! Giancarlo Bianchessi tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.17
Motherwell have made a substitution with Jose Ferrer replacing Moussa Tomczyk .
81.23
Scott James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bramble. Ashley Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Mcinnes.
84.50
With vision, Jose Ferrer plays the ball forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jan Vennegoor Prommayon.
85.20
2-0Corner kick to Motherwell. Giancarlo Bianchessi plays it to the far post. Scott James gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giancarlo Bianchessi of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Gerlach (GK)
6
2. Moussa Tomczyk (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Marquitos (DEF)
7
4. Andy White (DEF)
8
5. Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
7
6. Jean-Pierre Garcia (MID)
8
7. Giancarlo Bianchessi (MID)
9
8. Arnauld Arcadio (MID)
7
9. Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
6
10. Des Sherwood (ATT)
9
11. Colin Morton (ATT)
7
12. Jose Ferrer (DEF)
6
13. Callum Burley (MID)
0
14. Lars Stiepermann (ATT)
0
1. Jan Vennegoor Prommayon (GK)
7
2. Kevin Hansen (DEF)
6
3. Paulo Mendes (DEF)
6
4. Carl Powell (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Carmona (DEF)
6
6. Louis Dreef (MID)
6
7. Scott James (MID)
7
8. Henry Blind (MID)
6
9. Scott Lawrence (ATT)
6
10. Silvio Ferreira (ATT)
6
11. Antonio Fernandez (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Bramble (GK)
6
13. Stan Wise (ATT)
0
14. Alexander Köpke (ATT)
0