Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 9,168 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
St Mirren kick off and get the match underway!
14.36
Enrique Zavala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Raffaele Volpi had no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
21.06
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.12
Alex Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.13
John Telfer makes a probing pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory passes the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.37
Stephen McGrory hacks Gavin Mcallister from behind! Stephen McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Mcallister runs off the knock.
33.46
Matt McGrory takes it forward alone. Matt McGrory sees space and advances. Matt McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
38.38
Scott Hutchison catches Enrique Zavala on the ankles. Scott Hutchison is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Zavala stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Motherwell kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Gavin Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Raffaele Volpi easily smothers it.
48.38
Alex Bremner makes a probing pass to Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister threads the ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Raffaele Volpi easily smothers it!
57.41
Billy Naysmith brings the ball forward. Billy Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.38
Stephen McGrory passes the ball forward to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.01
Scott Ritchie clumsily knocks into Alex Bremner. Scott Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Alex Bremner runs off the knock.
63.55
Matt McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.58
Alex Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.28
Callum Ritchie threads the ball through to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.44
Billy Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Billy Naysmith makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith powers a header at goal. Raffaele Volpi easily smothers it.
84.41
Alexander Berger makes a probing pass to Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie passes the ball forward to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Dalglish had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Mckinlay of Motherwell
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%