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 Airdrieonians. A crowd of 17,977 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 Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the match!
2.35
0-0Dominic Brady brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Brady plays the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Sejii Kaita.
6.27
Dominic Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Moore. Simon Moore whips in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Sejii Kaita is on top of it.
8.08
0-0Simon Moore clumsily knocks into Scott Dalglish. The referee calls over Simon Moore and shows him a yellow card! Scott Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.07
Andy Sullivan threads the ball through to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
14.17
Dominic Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
20.51
Aziz Guillou flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Liddell who brings the ball under control. Duncan Liddell cuts inside the box! Duncan Liddell rockets a shot on goal. Mathew Sippola gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.52
0-1Simon Moore threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley whips in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sejii Kaita with no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
36.45
Aziz Guillou drives a long ball upfield. Scott Dalglish plays a one-two with Duncan Liddell and advances towards the goal... Scott Dalglish cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mathew Sippola had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
40.35
Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.15
Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Moore. Simon Moore darts forward. Simon Moore edges inside the box! Simon Moore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Sejii Kaita. What a great pair of hands!
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. Airdrieonians have changed their lineup with Marino Lobont replacing Jeroen Knopper.
45.00
Queen of the South start the second half!
49.44
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev edges inside the box! Yaroslav Sobolyev rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sejii Kaita manages to gather it.
60.06
Richard Strachan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
66.32
Andy Gough makes a simple pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Mathew Sippola had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
69.06
Garry Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough plays a one-two with Duncan Liddell and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Andy Gough provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.01
Colin Baird threads a neat ball through to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mathew Sippola manages to gather it.
73.44
Kevin Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Riza!
78.20
4-2Dominic Brady catches Steve Defoe on the ankles. Dominic Brady is warned by the referee! Steve Defoe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.50
Garry Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell collects the pass. Duncan Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Mathew Sippola. What a great pair of hands!
83.27
4-2Steve Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Riza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Riza plays a one-two with Duncan Liddell and advances towards the goal... Kevin Riza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Niccolo Bolton. Excellent block.
85.01
Dominic Brady makes a simple pass to Don Burley. Don Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
87.44
4-2Steve Defoe hits a low pass to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.18
Garry Burley passes the ball forward to Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza plays a quick one-two with Scott Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Kevin Riza strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott Dalglish 36 Steve Defoe 66 Andy Gough 69 Kevin Riza 73, 89 | Yaroslav Sobolyev 27, 40 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yaroslav Sobolyev of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sejii Kaita (GK)
8
2. Garry Burley (DEF)
6
3. Billy Brady (DEF)
6
4. Aziz Guillou (DEF)
6
5. Colin Baird (DEF)
6
6. Andy Gough (MID)
7
7. Kevin Riza (MID)
9
8. Steve Defoe (MID)
7
9. Scott Dalglish (ATT)
8
10. Jakob Lange (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Liddell (ATT)
7
12. Malte Ahrens (DEF)
0
13. Matt James (MID)
0
14. Rainer Kühn (ATT)
0
1. Mathew Sippola (GK)
6
2. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Niccolo Bolton (DEF)
6
4. Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Alex Niven (MID)
6
6. Dominic Brady (MID)
6
7. Stephen Hendry (MID)
6
8. Simon Moore (MID)
6
9. Don Burley (ATT)
6
10. Jeroen Knopper (ATT)
6
11. Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT)
9
12. Stephan Emery (DEF)
0
13. Morten Nielsen (MID)
0
14. Marino Lobont (ATT)
6