Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian GerlachJ. Gerlach79
G
1
G
64Terry OwenT. Owen
Jose FerrerJ. Ferrer74
D
2
D
69Chritophe LaslandesC. Laslandes
Gregorio Guerrero LopezG. Guerrero Lopez70
D
3
D
69Callum McNeillC. McNeill
Alfredo MarquitosA. Marquitos70
D
4
D
66Julian HierroJ. Hierro
Garry McinnesG. Mcinnes67
D
5captain
D
66Stephen BallS. Ball
Arnauld ArcadioA. Arcadio78
M
6
M
70Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Jaouad BaldeJ. Balde77
M
captain7
M
69Stanley SmitheS. Smithe
Callum BurleyC. Burley76
M
8
M
68Jeremy LevintskyJ. Levintsky
Martin Guerrero LopezM. Guerrero Lopez78
A
9
A
72Dirk Van Der ReeD. Van Der Ree
ƒtienne Marisƒ. Maris75
A
10
A
69Sjaak KosterS. Koster
James MacleanJ. Maclean75
A
11
A
69Alun ShiltonA. Shilton
 
Mustapha KarelseM. Karelse73
M
12
M
67Jocelyn AgatheJ. Agathe
Lars StiepermannL. Stiepermann72
A
13
M
67Rodolfo DiezR. Diez
Fernando Mario DebaetsF. Debaets66
D
14
A
67Mike NewbyM. Newby

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.


0.00
Motherwell kick off!
4.12
Stanley Smithe makes a simple pass to Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Levintsky but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.58
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Smithe. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez is warned by the referee! Stanley Smithe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.11
Callum Burley makes an attacking run forward. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
27.52
Callum Burley sees space and advances. Callum Burley passes the ball forward but James Maclean is offside!
33.43
Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Sjaak Koster. Sjaak Koster edges inside the box! Sjaak Koster shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.04
Stephen Ball threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high ball forward to Alun Shilton who takes it down. Alun Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Some good footwork from Dirk Van Der Ree provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
36.15
Julian Hierro takes it forward alone. Julian Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Alun Shilton controls it well on his chest. Alun Shilton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.28
Stanley Smithe barges into Jaouad Balde. Stanley Smithe is shown the yellow card! Jaouad Balde stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.15
Stephen Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.51
Jaouad Balde flicks a high ball forward to Arnauld Arcadio who takes it down. Arnauld Arcadio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
49.48
Stanley Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Dirk Van Der Ree who brings the ball under control. Dirk Van Der Ree lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Koster. Sjaak Koster connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Julian Gerlach.
54.38
Jaouad Balde threads a neat ball through to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with ƒtienne Maris and advances towards the goal... Martin Guerrero Lopez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
60.06
Motherwell have made a substitution with Fernando Mario Debaets replacing James Maclean .
66.58
Callum Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaouad Balde. Jaouad Balde shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.25
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Levintsky collects the pass. Jeremy Levintsky shoots from distance but Julian Gerlach reads it well. Fabulous stop!
71.09
Alfredo Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio chips the ball to his team mate, Jaouad Balde. Jaouad Balde knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Motherwell are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.09
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Jocelyn Agathe replacing Callum McNeill .
78.17
Arnauld Arcadio makes a probing pass to Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris makes a looping header on goal. Terry Owen effortlessly punches it away to safety.
79.24
Arnauld Arcadio chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
83.43
Stanley Smithe surges forward with the ball. Stanley Smithe shoots from 20 yards but Julian Gerlach is on top of it.
85.34
Callum Burley hits a low pass to ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
87.39
Jeremy Levintsky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.58
Fernando Mario Debaets comes in with a late challenge on Sjaak Koster. Fernando Mario Debaets is warned by the referee! Sjaak Koster gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Stanley Smithe clumsily knocks into Arnauld Arcadio. The referee brings Stanley Smithe to one side and gives him a warning! Arnauld Arcadio stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Gerlach of Motherwell

Match Ratings