Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Livingston. A crowd of 18,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.


0.00
Livingston kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
Rafael Navarro knocks the ball forward to Yazid Bolivard. Yazid Bolivard hits a low pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.26
Simon Granville clumsily knocks into Scott James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott James runs off the knock.
10.50
Francisco Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.26
Louis Dreef deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ferreira. Silvio Ferreira makes a simple pass, allowing Scott Lawrence to run into the box. Scott Lawrence muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
16.19
Silvio Ferreira barges into Rafael Navarro. Silvio Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Rafael Navarro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.35
Arturo Carmona takes it forward alone. Arturo Carmona takes it forward alone. Arturo Carmona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.51
Simon Granville makes a probing pass to Scott Dalglish. With imagination, Scott Dalglish laces a through ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.40
Scott Dalglish sees Francisco Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.12
Scott Dalglish makes a probing pass to Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres makes a simple pass, allowing Jose Javier Hernandez to run into the box. Jose Javier Hernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.36
Carl Powell laces a weighted ball forward to Paulo Mendes. Paulo Mendes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paulo Mendes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Livingston!
45.00
Scott James makes a probing pass to Henry Blind. Henry Blind changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Henry Blind plays a quick one-two with Antonio Fernandez and rushes in on goal... Henry Blind side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Stuart Brady.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren kick off!
53.17
Simon Granville flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jan Vennegoor Prommayon gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.38
Francisco Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.06
St Mirren have made a substitution with Daniel King replacing Jose Javier Hernandez .Livingston have made a substitution with Ashley Bramble replacing Silvio Ferreira .
63.11
Francisco Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Torres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.57
With imagination, Scott James laces a through ball forward to Antonio Fernandez. Antonio Fernandez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Scott Lawrence. Scott Lawrence muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Stuart Brady has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.39
Carl Powell sees Scott James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Bramble holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Bramble finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
79.31
Louis Dreef barges into Yazid Bolivard. The referee brings Louis Dreef to one side and gives him a warning! Yazid Bolivard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.47
Scott Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes edges inside the box! Francisco Reyes rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jan Vennegoor Prommayon smothers it!
83.36
Scott James catches Simon Granville on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Yazid Bolivard flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Hendry plays the ball forward to Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres shoots from distance. Jan Vennegoor Prommayon gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
21.4%
50%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Dalglish of St Mirren

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

1.Jan Vennegoor Prommayon (GK)
6
2.Kevin Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Paulo Mendes (DEF)
6
4.Carl Powell (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Carmona (DEF)
6
6.Louis Dreef (MID)
6
7.Scott James (MID)yellow card
6
8.Henry Blind (MID)
6
9.Scott Lawrence (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Silvio Ferreira (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Antonio Fernandez (ATT)
6
 
12.Ashley Bramble (GK)
6
13.Stan Wise (ATT)
0
14.Alexander Köpke (ATT)
0