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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to St Mirren. 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 St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.


0.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
3.19
Gavin Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Malte Ahrens. The referee calls over Gavin Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Malte Ahrens runs off the knock.
6.43
Seeing Karim Lambers's attacking run, Craig Hutchison quickly throws the ball into his path. Karim Lambers decides to run forward with the ball. Karim Lambers lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
9.20
Matt James flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Scott Dalglish shoots from 20 yards. Neil Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
10.05
Don Cleland clumsily knocks into Duncan Liddell. Don Cleland is warned by the referee! Duncan Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.31
Alex Telfer makes a simple pass to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton passes the ball forward but Craig Hutchison is offside!
21.39
Karim Lambers takes a quick throw-in, which Billy Matteo takes on the chest. Billy Matteo threads a neat ball through to Sven Overath. Sven Overath threads a neat ball through to Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.17
Craig Hutchison catches Garry Burley on the ankles. Craig Hutchison is shown the yellow card! Garry Burley runs off the knock.
33.49
Neil McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James passes the ball forward but Scott Dalglish is offside!
36.45
Don Collins sees a break and surges forward. Don Collins knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Liddell is offside!
39.05
Matt James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo makes a simple pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Dalglish but he's offside!
42.16
Billy Matteo takes it forward alone. Billy Matteo sees space and advances. Billy Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Davidson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Matteo rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Andy Matteo makes a probing pass to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange whips in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Neil Mcallister.
45.00
Neil McGrory takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Billy Matteo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queen of the South start the second half!
48.40
Alan Fenton hacks Billy Brady from behind! The referee brings Alan Fenton to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Brady grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.04
Karim Lambers sees Craig Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
51.33
Malte Ahrens passes the ball forward to Garry Burley. Garry Burley knocks the ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish makes a deft header. Neil Mcallister punches it away to safety.
53.08
Andy Matteo sees Jakob Lange in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Lange plays a one-two with Neil McGrory and advances towards the goal... Jakob Lange cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Neil Mcallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.59
Duncan Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Carl Croft. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.40
Garry Burley sees Andy Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Jakob Lange and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.52
Jakob Lange hits a low pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.41
Sven Overath threads the ball through to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. St Mirren are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.22
Craig Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Alex Telfer collects the pass. Alex Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.02
Billy Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Overath. Sven Overath picks a pass forward to Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.18
Malte Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Dalglish and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Duncan Liddell provides some space. He shoots at goal but Neil Mcallister is on top of it.
87.19
Malte Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Alan Fenton. The referee brings Malte Ahrens to one side and gives him a warning! Alan Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.0120481927711 vs 46.9879518072289
Play Area
Home team third: 25.30%, Midfield: 50.60%, Away team third: 24.10%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Lange of Queen of the South

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Neil Mcinnes (GK)
6
2. Garry Burley (DEF)
6
3. Billy Brady (DEF)
6
4. Malte Ahrens (DEF)
6
5. Don Collins (DEF)
6
6. Andy Matteo (MID)
7
7. Neil McGrory (MID)
7
8. Matt James (MID)
6
8
10. Jakob Lange (ATT)
9
11. Duncan Liddell (ATT)
6

12. Colin Baird (DEF)
0
13. Del Beattie (MID)
0
14. Neil Souness (ATT)
0

2. Don Cleland (DEF)
5
3. Billy Matteo (DEF)
8
4. Karim Lambers (DEF)
7
5. Carl Croft (DEF)
6
6. Sven Overath (MID)
6
7. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
5
9. Alex Telfer (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Davidson (ATT)
5
11. Alan Fenton (MID)
5

12. Seth Beckham (GK)
0
0