Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
12.42
0-0Hakan Özalan comes in with a late challenge on Alex Thomson. Hakan Özalan is shown the yellow card! Alex Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.34
0-0Stuart Greig threads the ball through to Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Stuart Caldwell manages to keep it out.
32.44
0-0Kevin Booth clumsily knocks into Christos Kyriakidis. Kevin Booth is warned by the referee! Christos Kyriakidis stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.20
0-0Fabio Alves Jairzinho threads the ball through to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hendry.
34.35
Moustapha Amzine passes the ball forward to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan makes a probing pass to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Manuel Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
36.50
Hakan Özalan passes the ball forward to Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory powers a header at goal but somehow Manuel Fernandes manages to keep it out.
38.11
0-0David Mcallister makes a simple pass to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Greig shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.20
Dave Granville knocks the ball forward to George Belodedici. George Belodedici passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Campbell.
40.01
Callum Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.48
Hakan Özalan knocks the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Campbell.
44.50
Fabio Alves Jairzinho makes a probing pass to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
48.30
Dave Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Belodedici. George Belodedici passes the ball forward to Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah knocks in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.34
0-0George Belodedici flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pier Giovanni Amerini but he's offside!
53.36
Moustapha Amzine boots it upfield. Pier Giovanni Amerini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Dickov.
54.38
George Belodedici sees space and advances. George Belodedici makes a simple pass to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini shoots from just inside the box but Manuel Fernandes is on top of it.
55.40
0-1Christos Kyriakidis surges forward with the ball. Christos Kyriakidis knocks the ball forward to Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah whips in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini powers a header at goal. Pier Giovanni Amerini scores for St. Johnstone!!
59.43
Hakan Özalan makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory makes a probing pass to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Manuel Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
65.41
Hakan Özalan makes a probing pass to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Campbell.
71.32
Don Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Caldwell easily smothers it!
72.05
David Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
75.44
Don Campbell sees space and advances. Don Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.53
David Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Mensah. David Mcallister is warned by the referee! Nelson Mensah stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.17
Hakan Özalan advances with the ball. Hakan Özalan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.57
Gary Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Thomson shoots from distance but it flies wide!
84.53
Alex Thomson decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.36
Alex Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.17
Gary Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Rae. Callum Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Stuart Caldwell is on top of it.
89.27
Gary Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Rae. Callum Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.2%
43.8%
27%
Scorers
| Pier Giovanni Amerini 55, 59 |