Match Report


Queen of the SouthQueen of the South     Dundee UnitedDundee United
David PayneDavid Payne Paul Haylock Paul Haylock
Godwin AfolabiG. Afolabi79
G
1
G
68Duncan ElliottD. Elliott
Gian Paolo SbaccantiG. Sbaccanti75
D
captain2
D
68Alex StrachanA. Strachan
Arturo VelascoA. Velasco73
D
3
D
68Craig CollinsC. Collins
Nils KoschmiederN. Koschmieder67
D
4
D
74Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro74
M
5
M
82Callum NivenC. Niven
Sergio C. AlvesS. Alves75
M
6
M
77Neil CampbellN. Campbell
Tonci StimacT. Stimac81
M
7captain
M
82Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Danijel LavilleD. Laville72
M
8
M
82Dominic WhiteD. White
Artur VieiraA. Vieira81
A
9
A
69Gavin McGroryG. McGrory
Ebi BoniekE. Boniek84
A
10
A
73Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Rui YanezR. Yanez78
A
11
A
72Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone
 
Godwin IkpebaG. Ikpeba73
D
12
D
71Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Marek SmolarekM. Smolarek84
M
13
M
90Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Rui MatthijsR. Matthijs76
A
14
A
74Colin HansenC. Hansen

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Queen of the South and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Liddell.


0.00
Queen of the South start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
Tonci Stimac passes the ball forward to Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira makes a probing pass between the defence to Ebi Boniek. Some silky footwork from Ebi Boniek provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.49
Sergio C. Alves threads a neat ball through to Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira makes a simple pass, allowing Ebi Boniek to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Ebi Boniek provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Elliott effortlessly smothers it!
8.03
Nils Koschmieder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Duncan Elliott!
9.37
Sergio C. Alves knocks the ball forward to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mcallister.
15.55
Duncan Mcallister hits a low pass to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory shoots from outside the area but somehow Godwin Afolabi manages to keep it out.
16.33
Danijel Laville runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danijel Laville makes a simple pass, allowing Artur Vieira to run into the box. Artur Vieira shoots from just inside the box. Duncan Elliott easily gets down and covers it.
18.00
Duncan Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic White. Dominic White knocks the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Koschmieder.
21.23
Nils Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Danijel Laville. Danijel Laville threads a neat ball through to Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez beats his man to it with a header. Craig Collins steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
27.21
Neil Campbell makes a probing pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
30.58
Neil Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks the ball forward, putting Gavin McGrory through on goal. Gavin McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Godwin Afolabi comfortably smothers it!
34.06
Arturo Velasco decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira plays a one-two with Rui Yanez and advances towards the goal... Artur Vieira strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Artur Vieira scores for Queen of the South!!
40.58
With some swift thinking, Duncan Mcallister plays the ball forward to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.29
Nils Koschmieder advances with the ball. Nils Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Artur Vieira. Artur Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Godwin Ikpeba replacing Gian Paolo Sbaccanti, Marek Smolarek replacing Tonci Stimac and Rui Matthijs replacing Artur Vieira. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Alex Strachan threads a neat ball through to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell sees Gavin McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.35
Alex Strachan breaks forward. Alex Strachan sees Alec Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Johnstone shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
54.46
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward to Alec Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Alec Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
57.08
Showing composure, Alex Strachan plays the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell heads the ball goalwards but Godwin Afolabi is on top of it.
60.09
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Stuart McGrory replacing Gary McNeill and Colin Hansen replacing Alec Johnstone .
66.10
Arturo Velasco darts forward. Arturo Velasco hits a low pass to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek threads the ball through to Rui Yanez but he's offside!
67.51
With imagination, Neil Campbell laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.56
With great vision, Sergio Monteiro plays the ball forward to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek whips in a cross ball towards Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Duncan Elliott easily picks it out of the air!
75.09
Dominic White knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen powers a header at goal. Solid save from Godwin Afolabi.
77.52
Dundee United have made a substitution with Duncan Burley replacing Craig Collins .
85.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Queen of the South

Dundee United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
36.5%
36.5%
27%

Scorers
Artur Vieira 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Artur Vieira of Queen of the South

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

1.Duncan Elliott (GK)
8
2.Alex Strachan (DEF)
7
3.Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Callum Niven (MID)
6
6.Neil Campbell (MID)
8
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8.Dominic White (MID)
6
9.Gavin McGrory (ATT)
7
10.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Burley (DEF)
6
13.Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
14.Colin Hansen (ATT)
6