Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 15,017 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 Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Alloa Athletic kicking off!
3.41
0-0John Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.36
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Van Der Doelen laces a through ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo De Sanzo who takes it down. Vincenzo De Sanzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.21
Paul McCoist knocks the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.01
0-0Alberto Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Rodgers. Titus Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Alec Elliott provides some space. He shoots at goal but John Hopkin is on top of it.
9.08
With great vision, Paul Ritchie plays the ball forward to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo De Sanzo who takes it down. Vincenzo De Sanzo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.08
Joe Caluwé runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joe Caluwé tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.29
Romarin Song deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
14.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Campbell laces a through ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
26.23
1-0Julian Thomson threads a neat ball through to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell plays the ball forward to Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.46
1-0Gavin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Song easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romarin Song lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell connects with a diving header. Alberto Mckay clears it off the line with his head!
38.08
Romero P. Castillo sees Romarin Song in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romarin Song picks a pass forward to Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.35
Titus Rodgers sees a break and surges forward. Titus Rodgers passes the ball forward to Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.50
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Tavares stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off the second half!
49.24
Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Paul McCoist who brings the ball under control. Paul McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.44
Titus Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Röhlig collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Tobias Röhlig plays the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! John Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
54.59
John Cleland threads a neat ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig shoots from outside the area but somehow John Hopkin manages to keep it out.
61.56
Titus Rodgers makes a beautiful solo run. Titus Rodgers whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.30
Tobias Röhlig threads the ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Van Der Doelen.
72.51
Garry Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Campbell makes a simple pass to Romarin Song. Romarin Song shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
73.24
Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Campbell controls it well on his chest. Gavin Campbell shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.49
Titus Rodgers makes a probing pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
77.12
1-1Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Neil Cleland replacing Matt McGrory .
78.18
Garry Van Der Doelen sees Joe Caluwé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Caluwé kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Alexandre Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
81.14
Gavin Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Joe Caluwé who takes it down. Joe Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Montero. Rafael Montero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
84.54
Neil Cleland makes a probing pass to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Elliott controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some world-class footwork from Alec Elliott provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.05
Julian Thomson plays the ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Garry Van Der Doelen kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Song. Romarin Song whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
45.9%
29.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romarin Song of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Hopkin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Julian Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paul Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Van Der Doelen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joe Caluwé (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gavin Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto Tavares (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Romarin Song (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Vincenzo De Sanzo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rafael Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Helguera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexandre Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Titus Rodgers (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tobias Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Dalglish (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |