Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 16,334 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry McNeill.


0.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
2.41
Hannes Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Franco Conticchio. The referee calls over Hannes Dittmann and shows him a yellow card! Franco Conticchio runs off the knock.
3.58
Hannes Dittmann darts forward. Hannes Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
6.16
Garry Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
10.19
Schumann Custovic laces a through ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.26
Franco Conticchio flicks a high pass forward. Colin Standing collects the pass. Colin Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
20.38
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Alec Strachan who brings the ball under control. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Greig. Alex Greig makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Franco Conticchio laces a through ball forward to Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Oliver shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.00
Scott Ritchie catches Stuart Liddell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.05
Scott Ritchie catches Natale Di Fabio on the ankles. Scott Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Natale Di Fabio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.25
Gavin McStay hits a low pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.35
Franco Conticchio makes a probing pass to Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Oliver plays a one-two with Garry Henderson and advances towards the goal... Teddy Oliver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Paul Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.37
Scott Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Dittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Dittmann plays the ball forward to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Colin Standing hits a low pass to Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell plays a one-two with Garry Henderson and advances towards the goal... Stuart Liddell rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
47.13
Neil Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Laurent Marquet who gathers it comfortably.
51.35
Hannes Dittmann barges into Teddy Oliver. Hannes Dittmann is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Oliver runs off the knock.
53.59
Garry Matteo sees Stuart Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Liddell shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Hopkin easily smothers it!
55.06
Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Laurent Marquet who gathers it comfortably.
57.01
Schumann Custovic flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Dittmann. Hannes Dittmann makes a probing pass to Alex Greig. Alex Greig shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.58
Gavin Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Dittmann. Hannes Dittmann makes a beautiful solo run. Hannes Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.11
St. Johnstone have made a substitution with Paul Gallacher replacing Alec Strachan .
61.16
Gavin Booth threads a neat ball through to Hannes Dittmann. Hannes Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Teodorani.
66.19
Stefan Teodorani flicks a high pass forward. Regis Prat controls it well on his chest. Regis Prat hits a low pass to Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Henderson but he's offside!
69.32
Colin Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.57
St. Johnstone have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Law replacing Schumann Custovic and Kevin Glass replacing Alex Greig .
78.61
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Paul Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Paul Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.38
Stefan Teodorani comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Rego. The referee warns Stefan Teodorani to calm down! Frederico Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.52
Stefan Teodorani darts forward. Stefan Teodorani hits a low pass to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
89.04
Colin Standing flicks a high pass forward. Natale Di Fabio collects the pass. Natale Di Fabio plays a one-two with Stuart Liddell and advances towards the goal... Natale Di Fabio tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Regis Prat who takes it down. Regis Prat kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio makes a great pass forward. Stuart Liddell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.9%
44.7%
29.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Oliver of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Paul Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Gavin Booth (DEF)
6
3.Scott Ritchie (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Schumann Custovic (DEF)
6
5.Gavin McStay (MID)
6
6.Hannes Dittmann (MID)yellow card
7
7.Neil Hendry (MID)
6
8.Garry Matteo (MID)
6
9.Frederico Rego (ATT)
6
10.Alex Greig (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alec Strachan (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Gallacher (GK)
6
13.Kevin Glass (MID)
6
14.Kevin Law (MID)
6