Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
Laurent MarquetL. Marquet75
G
1
G
51Alec McinnesA. Mcinnes
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
59Nuno SemedoN. Semedo
Andy BurleyA. Burley67
D
captain3
D
68Cleto CauetC. Cauet
Ricardo FernandezR. Fernandez62
D
4captain
D
56Craig KasperC. Kasper
Colin StandingC. Standing74
M
5
D
66Craig ShieldsC. Shields
Teddy OliverT. Oliver71
M
6
M
64Christian FrieserC. Frieser
Regis PratR. Prat68
M
7
M
68Dagui OulmersD. Oulmers
Kieron WardK. Ward61
M
8
M
57Paulo PintoP. Pinto
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls76
A
9
A
64Rafael CamposR. Campos
Giorgio MarinoG. Marino63
A
10
A
70Bill BowerB. Bower
Stuart LiddellS. Liddell60
A
11
A
52Stephen NivenS. Niven
 
Fernando PintoF. Pinto62
G
12
M
54Rosario CampiR. Campi
Daniel VieiraD. Vieira61
D
13
D
50Billy WhiteB. White
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin61
M
14
M
52Alec DavidsonA. Davidson

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 19,707 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Law.


0.00
Motherwell get the match underway!
2.15
Craig Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Pinto. Paulo Pinto knocks the ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Laurent Marquet.
3.48
Corner kick to St Mirren. Stephen Niven plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Cleto Cauet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Dominic Meiklejohn sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
6.19
Ricardo Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Regis Prat. Regis Prat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nigel Nicholls is offside!
8.23
Regis Prat flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Liddell controls it well on his chest. Stuart Liddell shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.29
Paulo Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Bower. Bill Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.18
Andy Burley sees space and advances. Andy Burley threads the ball through to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stuart Liddell through on goal. Stuart Liddell shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Alec Mcinnes manages to gather it comfortably.
14.23
Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Liddell passes the ball forward but Nigel Nicholls is offside!
15.49
Craig Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Pinto collects the pass. Paulo Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Bower. Bill Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.22
Kieron Ward flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Liddell controls it well on his chest. Stuart Liddell cuts inside the box! Stuart Liddell shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mcinnes with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
26.28
Paulo Pinto threads a neat ball through to Bill Bower. Bill Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.45
Teddy Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
33.34
Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Niven who brings the ball under control. Stephen Niven shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
34.57
With a delightful solo run, Paulo Pinto stretches the opposition's defence. Paulo Pinto shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.26
Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Campos controls it well on his chest. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Laurent Marquet who gathers it comfortably.
40.53
Kieron Ward comes in with a late challenge on Christian Frieser. The referee brings Kieron Ward to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Frieser runs off the knock.
42.34
Paulo Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Bill Bower controls it well on his chest. Bill Bower finds some space and shoots from distance but Laurent Marquet is on top of it.
45.00
Cleto Cauet pushes up the pitch. Cleto Cauet chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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 Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
48.25
Ricardo Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver passes the ball forward to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Mcinnes had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
55.04
Giorgio Marino barges into Craig Kasper. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.23
St Mirren are dictating the run of play here today.
71.44
Christian Frieser flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.21
Showing fabulous composure, Andy Burley plays the ball forward to Regis Prat. Regis Prat flicks a high pass forward to Giorgio Marino who brings the ball under control. Giorgio Marino shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alec Mcinnes.
74.30
It's a corner kick. Regis Prat loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Paulo Pinto chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
78.13
Craig Shields runs forward with the ball. Craig Shields hits a low pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven advances inside the box! Stephen Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.17
Paulo Pinto threads a neat ball through to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
81.49
Craig Kasper sees Christian Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Frieser flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Bower. Bill Bower passes the ball forward but Stephen Niven is offside!
83.18
Dagui Oulmers flicks a high pass forward. Bill Bower collects the pass. Bill Bower tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Laurent Marquet. What a great pair of hands!
85.02
Paulo Pinto makes a probing pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.11
Christian Frieser threads a neat ball through to Bill Bower. Bill Bower whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Campos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Laurent Marquet didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Cleto Cauet makes a probing pass to Paulo Pinto. Paulo Pinto threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

St Mirren
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
34.4%
45.6%
20%

Scorers
Stuart Liddell 21
Giorgio Marino 48
Rafael Campos 9
Stephen Niven 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Niven of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Laurent Marquet (GK)
8
2.Dominic Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Andy Burley (DEF)
8
4.Ricardo Fernandez (DEF)
7
5.Colin Standing (MID)
6
6.Teddy Oliver (MID)
6
7.Regis Prat (MID)
6
8.Kieron Ward (MID)
6
9.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
6
10.Giorgio Marino (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Stuart Liddell (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Fernando Pinto (GK)
0
13.Daniel Vieira (DEF)
0
14.Craig Hopkin (MID)
0

1.Alec Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Cleto Cauet (DEF)
6
4.Craig Kasper (DEF)
6
5.Craig Shields (DEF)
6
6.Christian Frieser (MID)
7
7.Dagui Oulmers (MID)
7
8.Paulo Pinto (MID)
9
9.Rafael Campos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Bill Bower (ATT)
8
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rosario Campi (MID)
0
13.Billy White (DEF)
0
14.Alec Davidson (MID)
0