Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 18,165 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Gemmell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Gemmell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
3.46
0-0Billy Brady clumsily knocks into Don Burley. The referee warns Billy Brady to calm down! Don Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.21
0-0Andy Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Dominic Bremner keeps it out!
6.14
1-0Matt James threads the ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell plays a sublime one-two with Andy Matteo and races in on goal... Duncan Liddell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.09
Matt James brings the ball forward. Matt James advances inside the box! Matt James strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
16.22
1-0Colin Law flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hendry who takes it down. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.37
Andy Matteo surges forward with the ball. Andy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness flicks the ball with his head but Dominic Bremner reads it well. Fabulous save!
22.06
1-0Aziz Guillou makes a probing pass to Matt James. Matt James runs straight at the defence! Matt James shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.53
Matt James flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.43
Richard Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven threads the ball through to Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader shoots from long range but it flies wide!
28.37
1-0Matt James sees Scott Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Dalglish plays a one-two with Duncan Liddell and rushes in on goal... Colin Law comes in with a late challenge on Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.30
Aziz Guillou surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Aziz Guillou plays the ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Dominic Bremner effortlessly punches it away to safety.
38.51
Andy Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Andy Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
42.56
Aziz Guillou flicks a high pass forward to Matt James who brings the ball under control. Matt James flicks a high ball forward to Neil Souness who takes it down. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.06
Matt James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Dominic Bremner!
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. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off the second half!
49.05
Garry Burley threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness skips past Richard Strachan! Neil Souness makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Dominic Bremner!
51.34
Aziz Guillou flicks a high pass forward to Andy Matteo who brings the ball under control. Andy Matteo sees Duncan Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Liddell shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
53.27
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.35
Armin Schrader hits a low pass to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.10
Matt James flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Scott Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.56
Colin Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Burley. Don Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Neil Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
60.30
1-0Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Viktor Illugason replacing Armin Schrader and Carlton Flintlock replacing Marino Lobont .
61.30
1-0Matt James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish threads the ball through to Neil McGrory but he's offside!
63.31
Scott Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Neil Souness who takes it down. Neil Souness shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.42
Stephen Hendry barges into Neil McGrory. The referee brings Stephen Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Neil McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.02
With great vision, Viktor Illugason plays the ball forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Rego. Aziz Guillou clumsily knocks into Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.23
Matt James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Viktor Illugason.
75.33
Alex Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
78.35
Andy Matteo clumsily knocks into Dominic Brady. The referee calls over Andy Matteo and warns him to calm down! Dominic Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.01
Gaspar Rego makes an attacking run forward. Gaspar Rego shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Neil Mcinnes!
81.08
1-1Matt James barges into Dominic Brady. The referee calls over Matt James and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Brady runs off the knock.
89.30
Andy Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish plays a one-two with Neil McGrory and rushes in on goal... Scott Dalglish tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Dominic Bremner. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
22.3%
47.9%
29.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt James of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Mcinnes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aziz Guillou (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jorge Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt James (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Scott Dalglish (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Neil Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Colin Baird (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Lange (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Bremner (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Colin Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Armin Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marino Lobont (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sergio Johnson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Viktor Illugason (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlton Flintlock (ATT) | 6 | |