Match Report


St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone     Queen of the SouthQueen of the South
Rik MontRik Mont David Payne David Payne
Don HendersonD. Henderson75
G
1
G
79Godwin AfolabiG. Afolabi
John BurleyJ. Burley74
D
2captain
D
75Gian Paolo SbaccantiG. Sbaccanti
Andy ElliottA. Elliott69
D
captain3
D
73Arturo VelascoA. Velasco
Mario CastroM. Castro74
D
4
D
67Nils KoschmiederN. Koschmieder
Neil StrachanN. Strachan82
D
5
M
74Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro
Jakob KneisslJ. Kneissl71
M
6
M
84Marek SmolarekM. Smolarek
Frederico NunesF. Nunes69
M
7
M
81Tonci StimacT. Stimac
Con MilosevicC. Milosevic81
A
8
M
77Mick ShearerM. Shearer
Markus FrieserM. Frieser68
A
9
A
81Artur VieiraA. Vieira
David StrachanD. Strachan80
A
10
A
84Ebi BoniekE. Boniek
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes77
A
11
A
78Rui YanezR. Yanez
 
Dominic BremnerD. Bremner72
D
12
D
72Godwin IkpebaG. Ikpeba
John GoughJ. Gough63
D
13
M
76Marcel EmmerlichM. Emmerlich
Laurent SoetaersL. Soetaers73
A
14
A
76Rui MatthijsR. Matthijs

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Queen of the South. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Netzer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the match underway!
10.45
Frederico Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Godwin Afolabi manages to gather it.
20.49
Mick Shearer threads the ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.49
Tonci Stimac flicks a high pass forward to Artur Vieira who brings the ball under control. Artur Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
28.55
Tonci Stimac knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.14
Jakob Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Con Milosevic!
36.37
Marek Smolarek flicks a high ball forward to Rui Yanez who takes it down. Rui Yanez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.32
Mario Castro flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Nunes collects the pass. Frederico Nunes threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.12
Frederico Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.29
Marek Smolarek flicks a high pass forward to Artur Vieira who brings the ball under control. Artur Vieira shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
44.47
Mario Castro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mario Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Godwin Afolabi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Gian Paolo Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Rui Yanez who brings the ball under control. Rui Yanez passes the ball forward to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Don Henderson, sees it late!! Goal for Queen of the South!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Godwin Ikpeba replacing Arturo Velasco. The St. Johnstone players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the second half underway!
48.44
Frederico Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser shoots from 25 yards but Godwin Afolabi is on top of it.
49.35
Tonci Stimac threads a neat ball through to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez knocks in a cross ball towards Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
51.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Gian Paolo Sbaccanti plays the ball forward to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro makes a simple pass to Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira edges inside the box! Artur Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Henderson effortlessly smothers it!
55.52
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
59.33
Sergio Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Ebi Boniek who brings the ball under control. Ebi Boniek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Don Henderson reads it well. Excellent keeping!
60.21
Queen of the South have made 2 substitutions with Marcel Emmerlich replacing Tonci Stimac and Rui Matthijs replacing Artur Vieira .
61.28
Frederico Nunes clumsily knocks into Marcel Emmerlich. The referee brings Frederico Nunes to one side and gives him a warning! Marcel Emmerlich carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.33
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Nunes threads a neat ball through to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.27
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.21
Godwin Ikpeba hacks David Strachan from behind! Godwin Ikpeba is given a warning by the referee! David Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.21
Free kick to St. Johnstone just outside the area...
70.23
Neil Strachan takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
71.46
Frederico Nunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Godwin Afolabi reads it well. Well saved!
72.00
Godwin Ikpeba threads the ball through to Marek Smolarek. Marek Smolarek flicks a high pass forward to Ebi Boniek who brings the ball under control. Ebi Boniek lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Don Henderson.
73.24
It's a corner kick. Mick Shearer kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Sergio Monteiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Andy Elliott's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
79.34
Andy Elliott sees space and advances. Andy Elliott brings the ball forward. Andy Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.06
Jakob Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Markus Frieser who brings the ball under control. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.47
Marcel Emmerlich hits a low pass to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
89.10
Frederico Nunes hacks Marek Smolarek from behind! The referee brings Frederico Nunes to one side and gives him another warning! Marek Smolarek stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Andy Elliott knocks the ball forward to Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Gian Paolo Sbaccanti is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

St. Johnstone

Queen of the South
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
28.2%
47.4%
24.4%

Scorers
Con Milosevic 33
David Strachan 83
Ebi Boniek 20, 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ebi Boniek of Queen of the South

Match Ratings
1.Don Henderson (GK)
8
2.John Burley (DEF)
6
3.Andy Elliott (DEF)
7
4.Mario Castro (DEF)
6
5.Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Jakob Kneissl (MID)
6
7.Frederico Nunes (MID)
7
8.Con Milosevic (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Markus Frieser (ATT)
8
10.David Strachan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Bremner (DEF)
0
13.John Gough (DEF)
0
14.Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
0

1.Godwin Afolabi (GK)
7
2.Gian Paolo Sbaccanti (DEF)
7
3.Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Nils Koschmieder (DEF)
6
5.Sergio Monteiro (MID)
6
6.Marek Smolarek (MID)
6
7.Tonci Stimac (MID)
6
8.Mick Shearer (MID)
6
9.Artur Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Ebi Boniek (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Rui Yanez (ATT)
7
 
12.Godwin Ikpeba (DEF)
6
13.Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
6
14.Rui Matthijs (ATT)
6