Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 18,487 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Queen of the South are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Queen of the South are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South get the match underway!
10.49
0-0Liam Bazzani makes a simple pass to Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme knocks the ball forward to Pierpaolo Salvatori but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.43
0-0Callum Davidson makes a strong solo run forward. Callum Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Pier G. Atzeni who brings the ball under control. Pier G. Atzeni plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastiao Gomes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pier G. Atzeni makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.49
Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Gomes collects the pass. Sebastiao Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Brady. With a superhuman jump, Alec Brady connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
21.38
0-0Liam Bazzani flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Salvatori comfortably collects the pass. Pierpaolo Salvatori shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Raymond Lanckohr. What a save!
22.43
0-0Liam Bazzani clumsily knocks into Gavin Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.55
0-0Callum Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Ebi Boniek. Callum Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Ebi Boniek stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.32
Ger Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek makes a defence splitting pass to Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.58
0-1Dean Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Ger Gerritsen. With a delightful solo run, Ger Gerritsen stretches the opposition's defence. Ger Gerritsen lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ebi Boniek scores for Queen of the South!!
33.40
Willem Buffel hacks Liam Bazzani from behind! Willem Buffel is warned by the referee! Liam Bazzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.38
Ger Gerritsen flicks a high ball forward to Wes Hulme who takes it down. Wes Hulme finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Raymond Lanckohr.
37.23
0-1It's a corner kick. Sergio C. Alves kicks a low ball out wide. Kevin Bremner gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
38.09
Ger Gerritsen kicks a strong pass forward to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Raymond Lanckohr.
42.46
0-1Lee Adams flicks a high pass forward to Mick Shearer who brings the ball under control. Mick Shearer sees Ebi Boniek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ebi Boniek whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Kevin Bremner. Excellent block.
45.00
Sergio C. Alves makes a simple pass to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Arturo Velasco replacing Gian Paolo Sbaccanti, Marcel Emmerlich replacing Liam Bazzani and Rui Yanez replacing Pierpaolo Salvatori. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Berwick Rangers kick off!
49.58
0-1Dean Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Ger Gerritsen collects the pass. Ger Gerritsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme plays a scrappy one-two with Ebi Boniek and advances towards the goal... Callum Davidson barges into Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
53.10
0-1Marcel Emmerlich catches David Davidson on the ankles. Marcel Emmerlich is shown the yellow card! David Davidson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.29
Sergio C. Alves makes a probing pass to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.24
Marcel Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.39
David Davidson takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, David Davidson plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Gomes who has made a great run into the box. Sebastiao Gomes shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Godwin Afolabi.
60.23
Corner kick to Berwick Rangers. David Davidson chips it out wide. Marcel Emmerlich reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
67.44
Colin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Brady. Alec Brady connects with a diving header. Godwin Afolabi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.12
Lee Adams receives the ball from a throw-in from Dean Jacobs. Lee Adams flicks a high pass forward. Sergio C. Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio C. Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Raymond Lanckohr keeps it out!
83.18
Ebi Boniek catches Kevin Bremner on the ankles. Ebi Boniek is shown the yellow card! Kevin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.48
With great vision, Sergio C. Alves plays the ball forward to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez plays a one-two with Ebi Boniek and rushes in on goal... Rui Yanez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Kevin Bremner happens to be in the right place to block it.
89.30
Sergio C. Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
Arturo Velasco sees Ger Gerritsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ger Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez puts a great ball through. Wes Hulme runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
27.2%
72.8%
Play Area
35.8%
48.1%
16%
Scorers
| Ebi Boniek 31 Rui Yanez 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio C. Alves of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raymond Lanckohr (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Armin Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Bremner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Willem Buffel (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | David Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Brady (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastiao Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pier G. Atzeni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan McStay (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Rae (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Godwin Afolabi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lee Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gian Paolo Sbaccanti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dean Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ger Gerritsen (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Sergio C. Alves (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Liam Bazzani (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Mick Shearer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ebi Boniek (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Pierpaolo Salvatori (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Hulme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arturo Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcel Emmerlich (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Rui Yanez (ATT) | | 8 |