Match Report


Queen of the SouthQueen of the South     St MirrenSt Mirren
Steve LittleSteve Little Elwyn Cope Elwyn Cope
John HopkinJ. Hopkin66
G
1
G
66Stuart BradyS. Brady
Julian ThomsonJ. Thomson68
D
2
D
69Fadel KossogonovF. Kossogonov
Gijs DavidsG. Davids65
D
3
D
72Simon GranvilleS. Granville
Francisco SotoF. Soto70
D
captain4
D
72Yazid BolivardY. Bolivard
Romero P. CastilloR. Castillo68
D
5
D
69Rafael NavarroR. Navarro
Joe CaluwéJ. Caluwé70
M
6
M
72Francisco ReyesF. Reyes
Matjaz RussoM. Russo65
M
7captain
M
76Scott DalglishS. Dalglish
Roberto TavaresR. Tavares71
M
8
A
65Pedro TorresP. Torres
Nunzio TentoniN. Tentoni71
A
9
A
73Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez
Romarin SongR. Song67
A
10
A
68Kevin HendryK. Hendry
Jorge FernandesJ. Fernandes73
A
11
A
62Don MatteoD. Matteo
 
Julian SuarezJ. Suarez69
M
12
D
69Enrique GarciaE. Garcia
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory45
D
13
M
71Jonas ScholzJ. Scholz
Rafael MonteroR. Montero66
A
14
M
68Daniel KingD. King

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 19,462 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.


0.00
St Mirren kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
Romero P. Castillo threads a neat ball through to Matjaz Russo. Matjaz Russo passes the ball forward to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.17
Joe Caluwé makes a simple pass to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Stuart Brady manages to gather it comfortably.
12.51
Simon Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
15.20
Simon Granville knocks the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.26
Gijs Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Tavares. With great vision, Roberto Tavares plays the ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Romarin Song provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
20.13
Simon Granville knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez shoots from 20 yards but somehow John Hopkin manages to keep it out.
27.45
Gijs Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. With vision, Roberto Tavares laces a weighted ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queen of the South are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.39
With vision, Scott Dalglish plays the ball forward to Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Gijs Davids blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.08
Jose Javier Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.11
Scott Dalglish makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Don Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
44.44
Romero P. Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Joe Caluwé collects the pass. Joe Caluwé threads a neat ball through to Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Caluwé and advances towards the goal... Jorge Fernandes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Stuart Brady is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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!
47.40
Fadel Kossogonov flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Reyes collects the pass. Francisco Reyes threads the ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gijs Davids.
53.30
Roberto Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.48
Rafael Navarro plays a long ball forward. Jose Javier Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but John Hopkin is on top of it.
55.29
Without breaking stride, Yazid Bolivard plays the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
St Mirren have made a substitution with Daniel King replacing Jose Javier Hernandez .
65.47
Joe Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.37
Daniel King clumsily knocks into Roberto Tavares. The referee brings Daniel King to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Tavares runs off the knock.
71.20
Simon Granville comes in with a very late challenge on Nunzio Tentoni. The referee motions to Simon Granville to come over. It's a red card!! Nunzio Tentoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.46
Gijs Davids threads a neat ball through to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Song collects the pass. Romarin Song knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.03
Gijs Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Russo. Matjaz Russo flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Song controls it well on his chest. Romarin Song finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Francisco Soto flicks a high pass forward. Joe Caluwé collects the pass. With vision, Joe Caluwé plays the ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Stuart Brady. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Queen of the South

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

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%

Scorers
Romarin Song 16
Jorge Fernandes 44
Pedro Torres 34

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)
6
2.Julian Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Gijs Davids (DEF)
7
4.Francisco Soto (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Castillo (DEF)
6
6.Joe Caluwé (MID)
7
7.Matjaz Russo (MID)
6
8.Roberto Tavares (MID)
7
9.Nunzio Tentoni (ATT)
6
10.Romarin Song (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jorge Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Julian Suarez (MID)
0
13.Stuart McGrory (DEF)
0
14.Rafael Montero (ATT)
0

1.Stuart Brady (GK)
6
2.Fadel Kossogonov (DEF)
6
3.Simon Granville (DEF)red card
3
4.Yazid Bolivard (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Navarro (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Reyes (MID)
6
7.Scott Dalglish (MID)
7
8.Pedro Torres (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Jose Javier Hernandez (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Hendry (ATT)
7
11.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Enrique Garcia (DEF)
0
13.Jonas Scholz (MID)
0
14.Daniel King (MID)
5