Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 8,267 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dalglish.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
2.22
0-0Craig Sullivan barges into Billy Hutchison. Craig Sullivan is shown the yellow card! Billy Hutchison runs off the knock.
3.29
1-0Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough takes it forward alone. Dominic Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero connects with a diving header. Colin Henderson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.02
1-0Alec Meiklejohn makes an attacking run forward. Alec Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Alberto Herrero and advances towards the goal... Alec Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Colin Henderson smothers it!
12.08
1-0Carlos Sousa makes a simple pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.18
Craig Sullivan surges forward with the ball. Craig Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
28.03
1-0Don Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Eberle.
34.22
Don Ritchie hacks Don James from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don James stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.23
Alec Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
38.52
Scott Mccall darts forward. Scott Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
40.51
Billy Hutchison makes a simple pass to Carlos Sousa. Carlos Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.09
Don Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Gary McNeill who brings the ball neatly under control. Gary McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.01
George Ketting advances with the ball. George Ketting shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
49.47
Don James takes it forward alone. Don James whips in a cross ball towards Barry Bogarde. Barry Bogarde is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
53.19
1-0Barry Bogarde hacks Craig Sullivan from behind! The referee brings Barry Bogarde to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.44
Vincenzo Eberle makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Eberle sees Billy Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Hutchison rushes past Richard Henderson! Billy Hutchison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.27
Colin Strachan laces a weighted ball forward to Don James. Don James kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison skips past Craig Sullivan! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Hutchison provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.48
Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Postiga controls it well on his chest. Vasco Postiga shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.30
Dominic Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Colin Henderson keeps it out!
65.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Strachan plays the ball forward to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Don James who takes it down. Don James makes a simple pass, allowing Barry Bogarde to run into the box. Barry Bogarde shows great control and tries a shot on goal. David Greig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.48
Billy Hutchison sees space and advances. Billy Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.42
1-1Carlos Sousa catches George Ketting on the ankles. Carlos Sousa is given a warning by the referee! George Ketting stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.02
Hennie Reuser kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
77.15
Billy Hutchison sees a break and surges forward. Billy Hutchison shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
78.31
George Ketting controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Del Grosso. Sergio Del Grosso flicks a high ball forward to Gary McNeill who takes it down. Gary McNeill shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
79.09
Craig Sullivan advances with the ball. Craig Sullivan plays the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.52
Don James chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Sousa. Carlos Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Bono.
89.29
Don James knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry Bogarde. Barry Bogarde shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Carlos Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry Bogarde. Barry Bogarde shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
32.9%
46.1%
21.1%
Scorers
| Alberto Herrero 3, 79 | Barry Bogarde 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Herrero of Stenhousemuir |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Sullivan (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | George Ketting (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ljubisa Bono (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Del Grosso (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Ritchie (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Alec Meiklejohn (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic Gough (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alberto Herrero (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gary McNeill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hennie Reuser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Hutchison (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Don James (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Barry Bogarde (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Vasco Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Dittrich (MID) | 0 | |