Match Report
| Queens Park | Queens Park |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steffen Ahrens | S. Ahrens |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Federico Di Meglio | F. Di Meglio | |||||||||
| Martin Tomic | M. Tomic |  | 54 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 53 |  | Andy Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||
| Eoin Smithe | E. Smithe |  | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Don Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
| Alun Adams | A. Adams | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Craig Henderson | C. Henderson | |||||||||
| Adrian Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Greg Venus | G. Venus | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Aladino Lopez | A. Lopez | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Alex Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Oleg Eadie | O. Eadie | |||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Dominic Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Marcus Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 50 | D | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Duncan Hulme | D. Hulme | | 43 | M | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Pape Plante | P. Plante |  | 36 | A | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Duncan Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Brechin. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Queens Park and Brechin are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rae.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Queens Park and Brechin are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rae.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off!
2.15
0-0John Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.46
0-0Matt McCoist knocks the ball forward to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Henderson.
10.09
0-0Eoin Smithe comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Hendry. The referee calls over Eoin Smithe and warns him to calm down! Dominic Hendry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.39
With a delightful solo run, John Dalglish stretches the opposition's defence. John Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.42
John Dalglish runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.17
Craig McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.44
Eoin Smithe threads a neat ball through to Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Rae who takes it down. Dominic Rae whips in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.47
Greg Venus flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Lopez controls it well on his chest. Aladino Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
33.04
Greg Venus makes a simple pass to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
36.41
Alun Adams takes it forward alone. Alun Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-1Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward. John Dalglish controls it well on his chest. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin have changed their lineup with Colin McCoist replacing Oleg Eadie, Craig Hendry replacing Craig McGrory and Duncan Morrison replacing John Dalglish. The Queens Park players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park get the second half underway!
47.35
Kevin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Greg Venus. With a delightful solo run, Greg Venus stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.49
0-1Matt McCoist threads the ball through to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist powers a header at goal but Federico Di Meglio is on top of it.
53.49
Matt McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Venus. Greg Venus plays a quick one-two with Matt Matteo and rushes in on goal... Greg Venus rockets a shot on goal but Federico Di Meglio reads it well. Nice save!
54.35
Eoin Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. With a superhuman jump, Matt McCoist connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Federico Di Meglio had no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
60.18
1-1Queens Park have made a substitution with Pape Plante replacing Dominic Rae and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
71.24
Aladino Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Venus. Greg Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
77.35
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Marcus Le Tissier replacing Alun Adams and Duncan Hulme replacing Adrian Ljungberg .
84.14
1-1Craig Hendry catches Greg Venus on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Greg Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.46
Andy Caldwell clumsily knocks into Matt McCoist. The referee calls over Andy Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Matt McCoist runs off the knock.
90.00
1-1Craig Hendry knocks the ball forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Marcus Le Tissier. That should have been a goal!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
48.7%
26.9%
Scorers
| Matt McCoist 54 | Oleg Eadie 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt McCoist of Queens Park |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Ahrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Tomic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eoin Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Adams (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Adrian Ljungberg (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Greg Venus (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Aladino Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt McCoist (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Dominic Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcus Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Duncan Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pape Plante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Federico Di Meglio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Morrison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Craig Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Dalglish (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Craig McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oleg Eadie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Morrison (MID) | 6 | |