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 17,281 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Gemmell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Gemmell.
0.00
0-0Motherwell start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.28
0-0Kevin Aelbrecht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst shoots from outside the area but Martino Quaglia reads it well. Excellent keeping!
8.34
Stanley Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht flicks a high ball forward to Wim Van Himst who takes it down. Wim Van Himst threads the ball through into the box. Colin Ferguson shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Martino Quaglia effortlessly smothers it!
9.35
0-0Eugenio Nocerino threads a neat ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
15.17
0-0Alex Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.41
1-0Colin Inglis knocks the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn makes a defence splitting pass to Wim Van Himst. Some good footwork from Wim Van Himst provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.20
1-0Fred van Vliet clumsily knocks into Hauke Schnellinger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hauke Schnellinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.25
Alex Ritchie makes a probing pass to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers knocks the ball forward to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
26.16
Fernando Ribeiro threads the ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Martino Quaglia reads it well. Fabulous stop!
27.58
Eugenio Nocerino passes the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Inglis.
30.38
Matt Law makes a simple pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
33.44
Alex Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Fred van Vliet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fred van Vliet shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.49
Alan Vickers threads the ball through to Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks the ball forward, putting Eugenio Nocerino through on goal. Eugenio Nocerino rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.36
Matt Law passes the ball forward to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Law. Alec Law lofts in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.58
Steve Potts flicks a high pass forward. Fred van Vliet easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fred van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
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
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Romero P. Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Dominic Gemmill, sees it late!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
54.25
Kevin Aelbrecht kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.20
2-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Duncan Hopkin replacing Fernando Ribeiro .
61.28
2-1Romero P. Ferrer clumsily knocks into Stanley Gallagher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.08
Matt Law makes a simple pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Colin Ferguson who takes it down. Colin Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.52
Alex Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig edges inside the box! Matt Greig shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.18
Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Steve Potts controls it well on his chest. Steve Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Law.
72.18
David Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Nocerino controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Nocerino makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Nocerino whips in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.42
Steve Potts sees a break and surges forward. Steve Potts whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Dominic Gemmill is on top of it.
77.13
Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Don Hendry replacing Hauke Schnellinger and Alex Hendry replacing Alec Law .
78.15
Alex Ritchie passes the ball forward to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Dominic Gemmill.
79.35
3-1It's a corner kick. Fred van Vliet loops the ball over to the far post. Colin Ferguson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
85.48
Duncan Hopkin receives the ball from a throw-in from Garry Meiklejohn. Duncan Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Colin Inglis knocks the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Alex Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alex Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Wim Van Himst 18, 38 Kevin Aelbrecht 63 Garry Meiklejohn 85 | Alex Ritchie 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dominic Gemmill (GK)
7
2. Hauke Schnellinger (DEF)
6
3. Matt Law (DEF)
7
4. Colin Inglis (DEF)
6
5. Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
6
6. Fernando Ribeiro (MID)
6
7. Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
8
8. Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
8
9. Alec Law (ATT)
6
10. Colin Ferguson (ATT)
7
11. Wim Van Himst (ATT)
9
12. Don Hendry (ATT)
6
13. Duncan Hopkin (ATT)
7
14. Alex Hendry (MID)
6
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
7
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
6
4. Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
6
5. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
5
6. Alex Ritchie (MID)
8
7. Alan Vickers (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
6
9. Matt Greig (ATT)
6
10. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
6
11. Steve Potts (ATT)
6
12. Don Hutchison (DEF)
0
13. Albert Guardiola (MID)
0
14. Garry Inglis (ATT)
0