Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     St MirrenSt Mirren
James ClaytonJames Clayton Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill66
G
1
G
69Neil McallisterN. Mcallister
Nicolas BabbelN. Babbel65
D
2
D
63Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Hauke SchnellingerH. Schnellinger70
D
3
D
77Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Hugo SantosH. Santos65
D
4
D
69Karim LambersK. Lambers
Andy StrachanA. Strachan72
D
5
D
69Carl CroftC. Croft
Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn69
M
6
M
73Pablo GarridoP. Garrido
Kevin AelbrechtK. Aelbrecht70
M
captain7
M
74Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
Geoffroy BréchetG. Bréchet64
M
8captain
M
75Don LiddellD. Liddell
Alec LawA. Law75
A
9
A
72Garry MasonG. Mason
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson70
A
10
A
70Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Wim Van HimstW. Van Himst73
A
11
A
69Andy JamesA. James
 
Matt LawM. Law69
D
12
G
44Seth BeckhamS. Beckham
Don HendersonD. Henderson64
M
13
D
67Don ClelandD. Cleland
Samir BöhmS. Böhm65
A
14
M
63Pedro VieiraP. Vieira

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 20,463 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.


0.00
The first half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
2.47
Billy Matteo makes a probing pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.36
Don Liddell hacks Nicolas Babbel from behind! The referee calls over Don Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Babbel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.43
Billy Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison passes the ball forward to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Dominic Gemmill. What a great pair of hands!
12.23
Craig Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Babbel.
14.53
Geoffroy Bréchet makes a beautiful solo run. Geoffroy Bréchet knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Paul Naysmith catches Alec Law on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
15.02
Craig Hutchison barges into Wim Van Himst. The referee calls over Craig Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Wim Van Himst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.16
Kevin Aelbrecht flicks a high ball forward to Wim Van Himst who takes it down. Wim Van Himst advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Wim Van Himst provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Neil Mcallister!
18.41
Craig Hutchison hits a low pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Some superb footwork from Gavin Davidson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
27.47
Paul Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison makes a simple pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Santos.
30.22
Pablo Garrido threads the ball through to Andy James. Andy James sees Craig Hutchison just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hutchison shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.10
Kevin Aelbrecht kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Neil Mcallister is on top of it.
40.11
St Mirren are dictating the run of play here today.
42.41
Kevin Aelbrecht sees Colin Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Ferguson shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Neil Mcallister.
43.05
It's a corner kick. Alec Law loops the ball over to the far post. Hauke Schnellinger cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Mcallister with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
44.17
Don Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison runs straight at the defence! Craig Hutchison shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Hauke Schnellinger's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Garry Mason kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Paul Naysmith comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Motherwell kick off the second half!
47.50
Billy Matteo sees space and advances. Billy Matteo sees Pablo Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dominic Gemmill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.38
Carl Croft flicks a high ball forward to Don Liddell who takes it down. Don Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.03
Colin Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn shoots from long range. Good keeping from Neil Mcallister as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.35
It's a corner kick. Wim Van Himst loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Andy Strachan cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Billy Matteo is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.54
Garry Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Garry Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.41
Motherwell have made a substitution with Don Henderson replacing Garry Meiklejohn .
61.49
Kevin Aelbrecht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
65.00
Don Henderson sees Geoffroy Bréchet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Geoffroy Bréchet shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Neil Mcallister. Excellent save.
69.03
Craig Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Garry Mason. Garry Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Gemmill smothers it!
72.24
Hauke Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Aelbrecht controls it well on his chest. Kevin Aelbrecht flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Law lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Neil Mcallister keeps it out!
75.26
Kevin Aelbrecht knocks the ball forward to Geoffroy Bréchet. Geoffroy Bréchet lofts in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Neil Mcallister manages to keep it out.
77.12
Motherwell have made a substitution with Matt Law replacing Nicolas Babbel .
78.17
Don Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Garry Mason who takes it down. Garry Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.47
Hugo Santos comes in with a late challenge on Craig Hutchison. Hugo Santos is shown the yellow card! Craig Hutchison runs off the knock.
87.34
Wim Van Himst hits a low pass to Geoffroy Bréchet. Geoffroy Bréchet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.40
Hugo Santos hits a low pass to Kevin Aelbrecht. With vision, Kevin Aelbrecht laces a through ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

St Mirren
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%

Scorers
Hauke Schnellinger 43
Alec Law 89
Garry Mason 2
Craig Hutchison 30
Andy James 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Mcallister of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Gemmill (GK)
7
2.Nicolas Babbel (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Schnellinger (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Hugo Santos (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Andy Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
6
7.Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
7
8.Geoffroy Bréchet (MID)
6
9.Alec Law (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Colin Ferguson (ATT)
7
11.Wim Van Himst (ATT)
7
 
12.Matt Law (DEF)
6
13.Don Henderson (MID)
6
14.Samir Böhm (ATT)
0

1.Neil Mcallister (GK)
8
2.Paul Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Billy Matteo (DEF)
7
4.Karim Lambers (DEF)
6
5.Carl Croft (DEF)
6
6.Pablo Garrido (MID)
7
7.Craig Hutchison (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Don Liddell (MID)yellow card
7
9.Garry Mason (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
11.Andy James (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Seth Beckham (GK)
0
13.Don Cleland (DEF)
0
14.Pedro Vieira (MID)
0