Match Report


Queen of the SouthQueen of the South     St MirrenSt Mirren
Steve LittleSteve Little Computer Player Computer Player
John HopkinJ. Hopkin66
G
1
G
66Stuart BradyS. Brady
Eduardo HelgueraE. Helguera69
D
2
D
72Simon GranvilleS. Granville
Francisco SotoF. Soto70
D
3
D
72Yazid BolivardY. Bolivard
Gijs DavidsG. Davids65
D
captain4
D
69Enrique GarciaE. Garcia
Ugo MossU. Moss69
D
5
D
69Rafael NavarroR. Navarro
Joe CaluwéJ. Caluwé70
M
6
M
76Scott DalglishS. Dalglish
Roberto TavaresR. Tavares72
M
7captain
M
72Francisco ReyesF. Reyes
Matjaz RussoM. Russo65
M
8
A
73Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez
Nunzio TentoniN. Tentoni71
A
9
A
68Kevin HendryK. Hendry
Romarin SongR. Song67
A
10
A
65Pedro TorresP. Torres
Jorge FernandesJ. Fernandes73
A
11
A
62Don MatteoD. Matteo
 
Julian SuarezJ. Suarez70
M
12
M
71Jonas ScholzJ. Scholz
Romero P. CastilloR. Castillo68
D
13
D
69Fadel KossogonovF. Kossogonov
Rafael MonteroR. Montero66
A
14
M
69Daniel KingD. King

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 17,100 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 St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.


0.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
4.46
Yazid Bolivard makes a probing pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but John Hopkin easily smothers it!
9.17
Francisco Reyes sees space and advances. Francisco Reyes knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Hernandez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.31
Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Joe Caluwé controls it well on his chest. Joe Caluwé shoots from outside the area. Joe Caluwé scores for Queen of the South!!
14.15
Francisco Soto passes the ball forward to Matjaz Russo. Matjaz Russo passes the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Stuart Brady.
15.07
Joe Caluwé makes a run forward as Romarin Song takes the throw-in. Joe Caluwé skillfully chests the ball down. Joe Caluwé takes it forward alone. Joe Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Song. Romarin Song rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.43
Pedro Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.02
Francisco Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from John Hopkin keeps it out!
30.32
Eduardo Helguera makes a simple pass to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Song holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romarin Song finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.11
Eduardo Helguera makes a simple pass to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé knocks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.32
Francisco Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Russo. Matjaz Russo shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
38.13
Scott Dalglish barges into Matjaz Russo. The referee calls over Scott Dalglish and shows him a yellow card! Matjaz Russo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.28
Francisco Soto knocks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Russo. Matjaz Russo makes a simple pass to Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Gijs Davids sees a break and surges forward. Gijs Davids shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Stuart Brady manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles 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 kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Gijs Davids passes the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Nunzio Tentoni who brings the ball under control. Nunzio Tentoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Brady smothers it!
55.35
With great vision, Matjaz Russo plays the ball forward to Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
59.31
Francisco Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Torres collects the pass. Pedro Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes makes a convincing header. It's there!! John Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.31
St Mirren have made a substitution with Daniel King replacing Kevin Hendry .
63.26
Scott Dalglish surges forward with the ball. Scott Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
72.49
With vision, Francisco Soto laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Helguera. Eduardo Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes plays a one-two with Nunzio Tentoni and advances towards the goal... Enrique Garcia hacks Jorge Fernandes from behind! Jorge Fernandes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
75.57
Francisco Soto flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Helguera who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Helguera flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Tavares who takes it down. Roberto Tavares plays a one-two with Jorge Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Roberto Tavares cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Stuart Brady gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.20
Joe Caluwé catches Scott Dalglish on the ankles. The referee warns Joe Caluwé to calm down! Scott Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.36
Francisco Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé takes it forward alone. Joe Caluwé knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Song. Romarin Song jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Enrique Garcia and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Queen of the South

St Mirren
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
26%
49.3%
24.7%

Scorers
Joe Caluwé 10
Scott Dalglish 22
Francisco Reyes 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Reyes of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.John Hopkin (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Helguera (DEF)
6
3.Francisco Soto (DEF)
7
4.Gijs Davids (DEF)
6
5.Ugo Moss (DEF)
6
6.Joe Caluwé (MID)goal scored
9
7.Roberto Tavares (MID)
8
8.Matjaz Russo (MID)
6
9.Nunzio Tentoni (ATT)
6
10.Romarin Song (ATT)
6
11.Jorge Fernandes (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Suarez (MID)
0
13.Romero P. Castillo (DEF)
0
14.Rafael Montero (ATT)
0

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