Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Motherwell. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Peterhead and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Peterhead and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Peterhead get the match underway!
3.07
0-0Stephen McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.32
0-0Richard Thomson threads the ball through to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raffaele Volpi who gathers it comfortably.
9.22
0-1Stephen McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay powers a header at goal. Andy White is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.13
0-1Richard Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone passes the ball forward to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas goes all the way! Giannis Dabizas rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.43
Colin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas goes all the way! Giannis Dabizas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
16.50
Stephan Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Raffaele Volpi.
18.47
Stephen McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell goes all the way! Billy Caldwell takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.55
Colin Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.40
Stephan Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson heads the ball goalwards. Raffaele Volpi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.48
1-1Neil Mckinlay catches Stephan Nyarko on the ankles. Neil Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Stephan Nyarko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.45
Colin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell passes the ball forward to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.05
Richard Thomson decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Thomson makes a simple pass to Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell goes all the way! Matt Gemmell takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.42
Stephen McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
38.17
2-1Stephan Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell makes a probing pass to Giannis Dabizas but he's offside!
40.03
Colin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Raffaele Volpi!
45.00
Colin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Motherwell kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Matt McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie passes the ball forward to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.25
2-1Richard Thomson catches Scott Ritchie on the ankles. Richard Thomson is shown the yellow card! Scott Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.15
Matt McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks the ball forward to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy White who gathers it comfortably.
61.14
Callum Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.25
Callum Ritchie brings the ball forward. Callum Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.30
Stephen Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.10
Colin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson whips in a cross ball towards Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.31
Stephen McGrory passes the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Ritchie but the linesman indicates offside!
72.33
Callum Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Caldwell but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.50
Colin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
77.29
Callum Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Thomson.
81.05
Stephan Nyarko brings the ball forward. Stephan Nyarko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raffaele Volpi who gathers it comfortably.
85.08
John Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie passes the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay takes a shot at goal but somehow Andy White manages to keep it out.
87.26
Callum Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Callum Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Andy White!
89.18
Matt Gemmell hacks Matt McGrory from behind! Matt Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Matt McGrory runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Gemmell of Peterhead
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
32.3%
44.4%
23.2%
Scorers