Match Report


St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Roberto AntunesR. Antunes59
G
1
G
76Kevin CampbellK. Campbell
Stuart GreigS. Greig54
D
captain2
D
72John LiddellJ. Liddell
Dominic DickovD. Dickov54
D
3
D
57Paul McallisterP. Mcallister
David StrachanD. Strachan53
D
4
D
52Gionatha LiveraniG. Liverani
Sergio GomesS. Gomes71
M
5
M
64Billy BremnerB. Bremner
Frederico VergesF. Verges67
M
6
M
59Richard GreigR. Greig
Paul GoughP. Gough62
M
7captain
M
59Gary CollinsG. Collins
Alberto SummerbeeA. Summerbee59
M
8
M
58Billy InglisB. Inglis
Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith71
A
9
M
58Michel MalagouenM. Malagouen
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist60
A
10
A
65Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
Stuart MasonS. Mason59
A
11
A
58John GemmillJ. Gemmill
 
Stuart GreigS. Greig55
A
12
M
55Richard CaldwellR. Caldwell
Don GemmellD. Gemmell54
G
13
M
55Max ArtsM. Arts
Garry DavidsonG. Davidson54
M
14
A
55Gavin DalglishG. Dalglish

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 8,402 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.


0.00
Ayr United start the match!
4.24
Gionatha Liverani flicks a high pass forward to Richard Greig who brings the ball under control. Richard Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis shoots from 20 yards. Roberto Antunes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
8.15
Richard Greig flicks a high pass forward. Gary Collins controls it well on his chest. Gary Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Strachan.
12.24
Frederico Verges catches Billy Inglis on the ankles. The referee warns Frederico Verges to calm down! Billy Inglis runs off the knock.
15.19
Dominic Dickov threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan threads a neat ball through to Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.04
Paul Gough makes a simple pass to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith plays a one-two with Stuart Mason and rushes in on goal... Duncan Naysmith shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.35
John Liddell makes a simple pass to Gary Collins. Gary Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Greig.
24.11
Gionatha Liverani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis hits a low pass to Michel Malagouen. Michel Malagouen shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.49
Michel Malagouen threads the ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Roberto Antunes.
28.46
Gary Collins takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Strachan reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
42.12
Paul Mcallister knocks the ball forward to John Liddell. John Liddell knocks the ball forward to John Gemmill. John Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
47.51
Frederico Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith edges inside the box! Duncan Naysmith takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Campbell easily smothers it!
48.52
Billy Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Verges. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.15
Dominic Dickov laces a through ball forward to Frederico Verges. Frederico Verges knocks the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kevin Campbell punches it away to safety.
54.05
Alberto Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes threads a neat ball through to Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith takes a shot at goal but somehow Gionatha Liverani happens to be in the right place to block it.
55.11
Paul Mcallister takes it forward alone. Paul Mcallister plays a scrappy one-two with John Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Mcallister tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
57.59
Dominic Dickov plays a long ball forward. Stuart Mason makes a probing pass to Duncan Naysmith but he's offside!
59.36
Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. John Liddell comfortably collects the pass. John Liddell makes a simple pass to John Gemmill. John Gemmill shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.57
St. Johnstone have made a substitution with Garry Davidson replacing Duncan McCoist .
65.36
Frederico Verges flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Mason shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kevin Campbell!
71.43
John Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.41
Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Richard Greig collects the pass. Richard Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
75.39
Gionatha Liverani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Bremner. Billy Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.48
Billy Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Scott Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Scott Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
78.45
Paul Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.38
Frederico Verges flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Mason who takes it down. Stuart Mason rushes past John Liddell! Stuart Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Kevin Campbell. Excellent save.
87.34
Paul Mcallister barges into Stuart Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

St. Johnstone

Ayr United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
29.6%
45.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Stuart Mason 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Mason of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Roberto Antunes (GK)
7
2.Stuart Greig (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
7
4.David Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Sergio Gomes (MID)
6
6.Frederico Verges (MID)
6
7.Paul Gough (MID)
7
8.Alberto Summerbee (MID)
6
9.Duncan Naysmith (ATT)
7
10.Duncan McCoist (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Mason (ATT)goal scored
10
 
12.Stuart Greig (ATT)
0
13.Don Gemmell (GK)
0
14.Garry Davidson (MID)
6

1.Kevin Campbell (GK)
8
2.John Liddell (DEF)
6
3.Paul Mcallister (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Gionatha Liverani (DEF)
7
5.Billy Bremner (MID)
6
6.Richard Greig (MID)
7
7.Gary Collins (MID)
6
8.Billy Inglis (MID)yellow card
6
9.Michel Malagouen (MID)
6
10.Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.John Gemmill (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Caldwell (MID)
0
13.Max Arts (MID)
0
14.Gavin Dalglish (ATT)
0