Match Report


Queen of the SouthQueen of the South     St MirrenSt Mirren
Steve LittleSteve Little Computer Player Computer Player
John HopkinJ. Hopkin65
G
1
G
74Elena MarcelinoE. Marcelino
Julian ThomsonJ. Thomson68
D
2
D
71Neil KingN. King
Eduardo HelgueraE. Helguera69
D
3
D
67Frederico MolinaF. Molina
Garry Van Der DoelenG. Van Der Doelen68
D
captain4
D
67Alessandro GiacchettaA. Giacchetta
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory44
D
5
M
75Scott DalglishS. Dalglish
Joe CaluwéJ. Caluwé70
M
6
M
71Jonas ScholzJ. Scholz
Gavin CampbellG. Campbell67
M
7
M
71Francisco ReyesF. Reyes
Roberto TavaresR. Tavares68
M
8captain
M
68Daniel KingD. King
Nunzio TentoniN. Tentoni71
A
9
A
78Andy MortonA. Morton
Vincenzo De SanzoV. De Sanzo67
A
10
A
72Jose ReisJ. Reis
Rafael MonteroR. Montero65
A
11
A
46Neil TelferN. Telfer
 
Julian SuarezJ. Suarez69
M
12
M
40Stanley BoertienS. Boertien
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher45
A
13
A
39Neil SounessN. Souness
Paul RitchieP. Ritchie62
D
14
D
32Duncan BishopD. Bishop

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 16,213 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.


0.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
9.46
Gavin Campbell hits a low pass to Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Montero. Rafael Montero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Elena Marcelino manages to keep it out.
12.09
Vincenzo De Sanzo flicks a high ball forward to Nunzio Tentoni who takes it down. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.27
Jonas Scholz knocks the ball forward to Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer skips past Garry Van Der Doelen! Neil Telfer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.32
With a delightful solo run, Jonas Scholz stretches the opposition's defence. Jonas Scholz rushes past Stuart McGrory! Jonas Scholz shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
20.10
Joe Caluwé makes an attacking run forward. Joe Caluwé knocks in a cross ball towards Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
26.45
Garry Van Der Doelen comes in with a late challenge on Neil Telfer. The referee warns Garry Van Der Doelen to calm down! Neil Telfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.03
Garry Van Der Doelen runs forward with the ball. Garry Van Der Doelen knocks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
33.43
Stuart McGrory hacks Scott Dalglish from behind! The referee calls over Stuart McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Scott Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.41
Garry Van Der Doelen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.56
Eduardo Helguera volleys a long ball forward. Vincenzo De Sanzo runs straight at the defence! Vincenzo De Sanzo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Elena Marcelino. Excellent save.
44.48
Eduardo Helguera makes a probing pass to Garry Van Der Doelen. Garry Van Der Doelen threads a neat ball through to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé deftly passes the ball to Vincenzo De Sanzo, releasing him through on goal. Vincenzo De Sanzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
45.00
Roberto Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni powers a header at goal. Elena Marcelino didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Queen of the South start the second half!
47.18
Alessandro Giacchetta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil King. Neil King kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Reis. Jose Reis plays a one-two with Andy Morton and rushes in on goal... Jose Reis tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Stuart McGrory!
48.25
Daniel King knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer cuts inside the box! Neil Telfer tries a spectacular strike. Neil Telfer scores for St Mirren!!
51.54
Neil King flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Molina. Frederico Molina threads a neat ball through to Andy Morton. Andy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
55.16
Francisco Reyes passes the ball forward to Jose Reis. Jose Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Morton but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.55
Roberto Tavares makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
66.36
Daniel King makes a probing pass to Andy Morton. Andy Morton puts a great ball through. Neil Telfer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.02
Frederico Molina makes a simple pass to Alessandro Giacchetta. Alessandro Giacchetta flicks a high pass forward to Andy Morton who brings the ball under control. Andy Morton runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andy Morton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.47
Jose Reis passes the ball forward to Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
87.06
Jose Reis comes in with a late challenge on Julian Thomson. The referee calls over Jose Reis and shows him a yellow card! Julian Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Queen of the South

St Mirren
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
27.9%
44.3%
27.9%

Scorers
Nunzio Tentoni 20
Vincenzo De Sanzo 38
Roberto Tavares 60
Jonas Scholz 15
Neil Telfer 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nunzio Tentoni of Queen of the South

Match Ratings
1.John Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Julian Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Helguera (DEF)
6
4.Garry Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McGrory (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Joe Caluwé (MID)
7
7.Gavin Campbell (MID)
6
8.Roberto Tavares (MID)goal scored
8
9.Nunzio Tentoni (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Vincenzo De Sanzo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rafael Montero (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Suarez (MID)
0
13.Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
0
14.Paul Ritchie (DEF)
0

1.Elena Marcelino (GK)
7
2.Neil King (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Molina (DEF)
7
4.Alessandro Giacchetta (DEF)
6
5.Scott Dalglish (MID)
6
6.Jonas Scholz (MID)goal scored
8
7.Francisco Reyes (MID)
6
8.Daniel King (MID)
6
9.Andy Morton (ATT)
6
10.Jose Reis (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Neil Telfer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stanley Boertien (MID)
0
13.Neil Souness (ATT)
0
14.Duncan Bishop (DEF)
0