Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 20,449 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Netzer.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Netzer.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone start the match!
3.30
0-0Seyni Moustaïd threads a neat ball through to Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone whips in a cross ball towards Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.21
Frederico Nunes makes a simple pass to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.03
0-0Gavin McCoist threads the ball through to Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Gomes who takes it down. Guilherme Gomes advances inside the box! Guilherme Gomes tries a spectacular strike but Spencer Ince reads it well. Quality keeping!
14.35
John Burley flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Jakob Kneissl plays the ball forward to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Spencer Ince!
20.39
0-0Kevin Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Castro.
21.17
0-0Jakob Kneissl barges into Kevin Davidson. The referee warns Jakob Kneissl to calm down! Kevin Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.51
0-1Anton Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei plays a one-two with Ciro Colacone and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Eric Edusei provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.38
Mario Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Kneissl collects the pass. Jakob Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan whips the ball goalwards with his head. Spencer Ince punches it away to safety.
32.18
0-1Gavin McCoist hacks Darren Fletcher from behind! Gavin McCoist is shown the yellow card! Darren Fletcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.32
0-1Julian Walter barges into Guilherme Gomes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guilherme Gomes runs off the knock.
39.23
Seyni Moustaïd plays the ball forward to Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone runs straight at the defence! Ciro Colacone takes a shot at goal but is denied by Don Henderson. Excellent save.
42.47
With imagination, Seyni Moustaïd picks a pass forward to Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone shoots from 25 yards but somehow Don Henderson manages to keep it out.
44.16
Kevin Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei skips past Neil Strachan! Eric Edusei side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Don Henderson. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The St. Johnstone players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
St Mirren kick off!
49.59
Jakob Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.08
Anton Bartsch sees space and advances. Anton Bartsch plays a quick one-two with Eric Edusei and rushes in on goal... Anton Bartsch cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Don Henderson. Excellent save.
57.25
0-1Frederico Nunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Nunes whips in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Julian Walter steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
61.42
Kristoffer Matinpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seyni Moustaïd. Seyni Moustaïd makes a simple pass to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.27
Gavin Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Darren Fletcher provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Henderson easily smothers it!
67.29
Kristoffer Matinpoika surges forward with the ball. Kristoffer Matinpoika makes a probing pass to Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.37
Julian Walter threads a neat ball through to Kevin Davidson. Kevin Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher makes a probing pass between the defence to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Don Henderson. What a great pair of hands!
73.34
Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Gomes who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Gomes shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.19
Jakob Kneissl passes the ball forward to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.16
Anton Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Eric Edusei who takes it down. Eric Edusei runs straight at the defence! Eric Edusei takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.14
Frederico Nunes threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.40
Eddy Albieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Bartsch. With imagination, Anton Bartsch plays the ball forward to Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.10
Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Con Milosevic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Con Milosevic tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
32.9%
44.7%
22.4%
Scorers
| Eric Edusei 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Edusei of St Mirren |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Henderson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | John Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin McCoist (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Mario Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jakob Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Nunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Con Milosevic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Markus Frieser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guilherme Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Bremner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Spencer Ince (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Julian Walter (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Eddy Albieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton Bartsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kevin Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Seyni Moustaïd (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ciro Colacone (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Darren Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eric Edusei (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Tonton Nordqvist (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Shilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vicente Aguirre (ATT) | 0 | |