Match Report
| St Mirren | St Mirren |  |  | Berwick Rangers | Berwick Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gary Niven | G. Niven |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Vegard Lundekvam | V. Lundekvam | |||||||||
| Dominic James | D. James | | 57 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Paul Ritchie | P. Ritchie | ||||||||
| James Clayton | J. Clayton |  | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Gary Cleland | G. Cleland | |||||||||
| John Hopkin | J. Hopkin | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Alex McCoist | A. McCoist | |||||||||
| Paul White | P. White | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 |  | Roberto Bizzarri | R. Bizzarri | |||||||||
| Giacomo Migliorini | G. Migliorini | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 |  | Vincenzo Dörner | V. Dörner | |||||||||
| Richard Fletcher | R. Fletcher |  | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Garry Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 46 | M | | 8 | | A | 54 | | Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Paulo Soares | P. Soares |  | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Garry Hopkin | G. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 56 | A | | 10 | | | A | 46 | | Garry White | G. White | ||||||||
| Gavin Hopkin | G. Hopkin | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | |||||||||
| Neil McCoist | N. McCoist | | 57 | G | | 12 | | M | 52 | | Stephen Gemmill | S. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 53 | G | | 13 | | M | 49 | | Alec Inglis | A. Inglis | |||||||||
| Gary Hopkin | G. Hopkin | | 49 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Duncan Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 4,417 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Dickov.
0.00
0-0St Mirren kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
0-0Paul White knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Fletcher. Richard Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Soares and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Duncan Booth provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
4.23
0-0Duncan Booth makes a probing pass to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.09
0-0Vincenzo Dörner makes a simple pass to Garry White. Garry White finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
12.26
Richard Fletcher makes a probing pass to Gavin Hopkin. Gavin Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Fletcher. Richard Fletcher makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
20.08
Garry Young flicks a high pass forward. Callum McNeill collects the pass. Callum McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gary Niven manages to gather it.
21.34
0-0Paul White knocks the ball forward to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Migliorini. Giacomo Migliorini threads the ball through to Paulo Soares but he's offside!
24.46
Duncan Booth sees Gavin Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Paulo Soares runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.16
0-0Richard Fletcher threads the ball through to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Hopkin. Gavin Hopkin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Paul Ritchie.
27.26
Giacomo Migliorini darts forward. Giacomo Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.26
John Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Fletcher. Richard Fletcher sees Gavin Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.49
1-0John Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Giacomo Migliorini. Giacomo Migliorini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Hopkin. Gavin Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Gavin Hopkin shoots from just inside the box. Gavin Hopkin scores for St Mirren!!
38.43
1-0Neil Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Hopkin. Gary Cleland barges into Gavin Hopkin. Gavin Hopkin appeals for a penalty! Given!!
38.43
1-0The referee points to the spot..
39.31
Duncan Booth slowly runs up but it's wide!
42.43
Garry Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Garry Young knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Dörner. Vincenzo Dörner shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren have changed their lineup with Dominic Henderson replacing Giacomo Migliorini. Berwick Rangers have changed their lineup with Alec Inglis replacing Callum McNeill and Duncan Brady replacing Roberto Bizzarri. The Berwick Rangers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
55.18
Garry Young threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Dörner. Vincenzo Dörner finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.50
1-0St Mirren have made 2 substitutions with Neil McCoist replacing James Clayton and Gary Hopkin replacing Duncan Booth .
63.49
Dominic Henderson sees space and advances. Dominic Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Soares but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.36
Garry Young sees Alec Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Inglis shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
72.57
Alec Inglis brings the ball forward. Alec Inglis cuts inside the box! Alec Inglis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gary Niven effortlessly gets down and covers it.
78.40
1-0Richard Fletcher clumsily knocks into Garry Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Young runs off the knock.
81.26
1-0Garry Hopkin barges into Paul White. Garry Hopkin is warned by the referee! Paul White carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.32
Neil Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vegard Lundekvam who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Gary Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Young. Garry Young chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Garry Young. Garry Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%
Scorers
| Gavin Hopkin 32 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Hopkin of St Mirren |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Niven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Clayton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giacomo Migliorini (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Richard Fletcher (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paulo Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Booth (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gavin Hopkin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Neil McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dominic Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Vegard Lundekvam (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Cleland (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alex McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Dörner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Young (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Callum McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Gemmill (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Duncan Brady (MID) | 6 | |