Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 17,823 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Livingston are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Livingston are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Motherwell start the match!
4.33
0-0Alfredo Marquitos runs forward with the ball. Alfredo Marquitos threads the ball through to Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Arnauld Siroti provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.26
0-1With some swift thinking, Arnauld Arcadio plays the ball forward to James Maclean. James Maclean rushes past Scott James! Some silky footwork from James Maclean provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.55
0-1Carl Powell flicks a high pass forward. Scott James controls it well on his chest. Scott James changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott James plays a scrappy one-two with Stan Wise and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Scott James provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Alfredo Marquitos. Excellent block.
26.07
0-1Jose Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Siroti. Carl Powell hacks Arnauld Siroti from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
33.29
Arnauld Arcadio kicks a strong pass forward to James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half. The Livingston players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Livingston kick off!
47.37
0-1Arnauld Siroti knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Vennegoor Prommayon who gathers it comfortably.
49.34
With imagination, Giancarlo Bianchessi picks a pass forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.23
Silvio Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Wise. Stan Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.53
Scott James surges forward with the ball. Scott James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.36
Arnauld Siroti surges forward with the ball. Arnauld Siroti shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
57.21
Paulo Mendes sweeps the ball long. Antonio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Gerlach who gathers it comfortably.
59.17
0-2Kevin Hansen plays the ball forward to Silvio Ferreira. Silvio Ferreira shoots from distance. Julian Gerlach comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.35
0-2Livingston have made a substitution with Ashley Bramble replacing Silvio Ferreira .Motherwell have made a substitution with Des Sherwood replacing Alfredo Marquitos .
61.38
0-2Martin Guerrero Lopez clumsily knocks into Paulo Mendes. The referee warns Martin Guerrero Lopez to calm down! Paulo Mendes runs off the knock.
66.22
Henry Blind chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fernandez. Antonio Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ferrer.
71.59
Jean-Pierre Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Martin Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Mendes.
73.25
Louis Dreef takes a quick throw-in, which Henry Blind takes on the chest. Henry Blind makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Bramble. Ashley Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ferrer.
79.50
Henry Blind deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Mendes. Seeing a gap ahead, Paulo Mendes laces a through ball forward to Ashley Bramble. Ashley Bramble deftly passes the ball to Stan Wise, releasing him through on goal. Stan Wise muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
81.59
Arnauld Arcadio threads a neat ball through to James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from long range. Jan Vennegoor Prommayon gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.52
Arnauld Siroti threads a neat ball through to Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Stiepermann and advances towards the goal... Giancarlo Bianchessi rockets a shot on goal. Giancarlo Bianchessi scores for Motherwell!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
32.4%
42.3%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lars Stiepermann of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Henry Blind (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Ferreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stan Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ashley Bramble (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alexander Köpke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Burley (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Julian Gerlach (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Marquitos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arnauld Arcadio (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Siroti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giancarlo Bianchessi (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Jean-Pierre Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Maclean (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Lars Stiepermann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Des Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Moussa Tomczyk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |