Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 16,915 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mason.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mason.
0.00
0-0Dundee United kick off!
2.17
0-0Neil Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Metzger. Sven Metzger skips past Kevin McGrory! Sven Metzger shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.18
Magnus Johansson brings the ball forward. Without breaking stride, Magnus Johansson plays the ball forward to Sven Metzger. Sven Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
10.48
0-0Neil Owen threads a neat ball through to Laurent Gouaméné. Laurent Gouaméné knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Jeffers.
12.54
0-0Neil Owen flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Reimers who takes it down. Oliver Reimers tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.04
Eugenio Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Sven Metzger collects the pass. Sven Metzger rushes past Kevin McGrory! Some awkward footwork from Sven Metzger provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but John Smithe is on top of it.
26.22
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Summerbee. Bill Summerbee shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Charles Djorkaeff.
27.24
Neil Mcallister takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Charles Djorkaeff drops low and scoops up the ball.
28.23
Andy Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay surges forward with the ball. Duncan McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
30.36
Neil Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Matt Bremner who takes it down. Matt Bremner shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
33.04
0-0Neil McGrory hacks Eugenio Gutierrez from behind! The referee warns Neil McGrory to calm down! Eugenio Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.54
Kevin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.47
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Fränkel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi Fränkel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.14
Neil Owen passes the ball forward to Sven Metzger. Sven Metzger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin McGrory.
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. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Callum Sullivan replacing Ferdi Fränkel.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off!
60.35
0-0Queen of the South have made 3 substitutions with Simon Edwards replacing Paul Ferguson, Warren Thompson replacing Oliver Reimers and Stuart Hutchison replacing Neil Owen .
61.37
Neil Mcallister brings the ball forward. Neil Mcallister makes a simple pass, allowing Callum Sullivan to run into the box. Callum Sullivan shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
65.38
1-0Simon Edwards threads the ball through to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Laurent Gouaméné who brings the ball under control. Laurent Gouaméné shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.10
Stuart Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Neil Mcallister. The referee brings Stuart Hutchison to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.46
Neil McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Callum Sullivan who takes it down. Callum Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Morrison.
79.27
Neil Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Bill Summerbee. Bill Summerbee shoots from 25 yards but Charles Djorkaeff is on top of it.
83.14
Stuart Hutchison makes a probing pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Thompson. Warren Thompson makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.21
Eugenio Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Sven Metzger. Sven Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Thompson. Warren Thompson flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Sven Metzger of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Charles Djorkaeff (GK)
8
2. John Morrison (DEF)
6
3. Magnus Johansson (DEF)
8
4. Stefan Ahla (DEF)
6
5. Paul Ferguson (DEF)
6
6. Eugenio Gutierrez (MID)
6
7. Neil Owen (MID)
7
8. Elena Ruiz (ATT)
6
9. Laurent Gouaméné (ATT)
8
10. Oliver Reimers (ATT)
6
11. Sven Metzger (ATT)
9
12. Simon Edwards (GK)
6
13. Warren Thompson (MID)
8
14. Stuart Hutchison (MID)
7
1. John Smithe (GK)
7
2. Andy Jeffers (DEF)
6
3. Scott McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
5. Mohamed Sanchez (MID)
6
6. Duncan McStay (MID)
7
7. Neil Mcallister (MID)
7
8. Neil McGrory (MID)
6
9. Bill Summerbee (ATT)
6
10. Ferdi Fränkel (ATT)
6
11. Matt Bremner (ATT)
6
12. Dominic Bremner (MID)
0
13. Matt Mcinnes (MID)
0
14. Callum Sullivan (DEF)
6