Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Motherwell. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.


0.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
2.34
With intelligent vision, Camille Gondet plays the ball forward to Phil Montague. Phil Montague chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Meiklejohn.
3.50
With great vision, Phil Montague plays the ball forward to Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.06
Stefan Teodorani chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.27
Colin Standing catches Gary James on the ankles. The referee warns Colin Standing to calm down! Gary James stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.10
Colin Standing comes in with a late challenge on Gary James. The referee warns Colin Standing again to calm down! Gary James stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.33
Regis Prat flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Festa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bernardo Festa lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
18.50
Nuno Semedo sees Christian Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Ramos who brings the ball under control. Edgar Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Laurent Marquet who gathers it comfortably.
21.20
Shaun Mccann hacks Franco Conticchio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franco Conticchio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.43
Franco Conticchio hacks Edgar Ramos from behind! Franco Conticchio is shown the yellow card! Edgar Ramos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.29
Camille Gondet threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Mccann who brings the ball under control. Shaun Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.18
Phil Montague deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.18
Colin Standing flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Festa controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Festa lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Paul McStay.
38.58
Phil Montague threads a neat ball through to Billy Booth. Billy Booth shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.20
Camille Gondet flicks a high pass forward to Christian Frieser who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Christian Frieser plays the ball forward to Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren kick off!
47.04
Gary James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
49.16
Gary James comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Oliver. The referee warns Gary James to calm down! Teddy Oliver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.39
Camille Gondet darts forward. Camille Gondet hits a low pass to Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann passes the ball forward but Billy Booth is offside!
57.53
Gary James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
59.18
Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Mccann controls it well on his chest. Shaun Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.50
Christian Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.43
Garry Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Christian Frieser. The referee calls over Garry Matteo and shows him a yellow card! Christian Frieser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.07
Phil Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.40
Franco Conticchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver passes the ball forward to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.36
Gary Cole makes a simple pass to Phil Montague. Phil Montague takes it forward alone. Phil Montague sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.44
Dominic Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Dominic Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio passes the ball forward but Giorgio Marino is offside!
78.03
Garry Matteo plays the ball forward to Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
79.57
Regis Prat chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa makes a simple pass, allowing Giorgio Marino to run into the box. Giorgio Marino tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
89.45
Camille Gondet pushes up the pitch. Camille Gondet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann beats his man to it with a header but Laurent Marquet reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Phil Montague of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Paul McStay (GK)
7
2.Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Camille Gondet (DEF)
8
4.Gary Cole (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
6.Christian Frieser (MID)
7
7.Phil Montague (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gary James (MID)
6
9.Edgar Ramos (ATT)
6
10.Billy Booth (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Shaun Mccann (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Ben Ward (GK)
0
13.Albert Van Der Meer (MID)
0
14.Craig Kasper (DEF)
0