Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterhead and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Elliott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterhead and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Elliott.
0.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
Garry Dickov knocks the ball forward to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley rushes past Marinus Galàsek! Gary Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
3.33
Niccolo Smithe threads the ball through to Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera plays the ball forward to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Dickov.
9.46
Garry Collins flicks a high pass forward. Don Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Don Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Martijn Ditewig had no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
16.24
Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
18.36
Maurizio Trinchera sees Tarik Bolivard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tarik Bolivard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martijn Ditewig who gathers it comfortably.
20.58
Niccolo Smithe advances with the ball. Niccolo Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera knocks in a cross ball towards Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
21.23
Maurizio Trinchera flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Holloway who takes it down. Matthew Holloway makes a probing pass between the defence to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Martijn Ditewig gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
22.09
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Diez collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.36
Gary Gemmell takes it forward alone. Gary Gemmell makes a defence splitting pass to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.26
Garry Campbell barges into Garry Collins. The referee calls over Garry Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Garry Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.34
Tarik Bolivard clumsily knocks into Garry Campbell. The referee calls over Tarik Bolivard and shows him a yellow card! Garry Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.35
Scott Glass catches Garry Collins on the ankles. The referee warns Scott Glass to calm down! Garry Collins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.24
Alec Ritchie threads the ball through to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Gary Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Gary Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. St. Johnstone are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Craig Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Smithe.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Peterhead kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Marinus Galàsek flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Holloway who takes it down. Matthew Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juri Bondi.
51.35
Craig Law flicks a high ball forward to Gary Matteo who takes it down. Gary Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
55.15
Alec Ritchie makes a probing pass to Craig Law. Craig Law shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.58
St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Don Glass replacing Garry Dickov, Harald Smits replacing Gary Matteo and Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Burley .
61.66
Niccolo Smithe takes it forward alone. Niccolo Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Gemmell who takes it down. Duncan Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Collins controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Garry Collins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.46
Duncan Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Collins. Garry Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
69.56
Marinus Galàsek chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Collins. Garry Collins brings the ball forward. Garry Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Diez. With a superhuman jump, Juan-Carlos Diez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Martijn Ditewig manages to gather it comfortably.
72.42
Maurizio Trinchera receives the ball from a throw-in from Matthew Holloway. Maurizio Trinchera knocks the ball forward to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell makes a looping header on goal. Don Glass steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.34
Garry Campbell plays the ball forward to Harald Smits. Harald Smits surges forward with the ball. Harald Smits threads the ball through to Harris van der Linden but he's offside!
78.31
Don Ritchie surges forward with the ball. Don Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
79.54
Alec Ritchie threads the ball through to Harris van der Linden. Harris van der Linden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marinus Galàsek.
84.37
Juri Bondi advances with the ball. Juri Bondi lofts in a cross ball towards Harald Smits. Harald Smits finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
85.06
Juan-Carlos Diez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan-Carlos Diez whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.50
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Maurizio Trinchera threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Campbell.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Law of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Tavares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marinus Galàsek (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Niccol˜ Pellizzaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Smithe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Garry Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tarik Bolivard (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Maurizio Trinchera (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthew Holloway (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Ritchie (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Riccardo Manfredini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Geoffroy Crosnier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Netzer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martijn Ditewig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juri Bondi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Diogo Marques (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 6. | Gary Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Scott Glass (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Gary Gemmell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gary Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Don Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harald Smits (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harris van der Linden (GK) | 6 | |












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