Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 20,018 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the match underway!
2.59
1-0Gabriel Marcelino threads the ball through to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.51
1-0Sergio Lima passes the ball forward to Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
20.14
1-0Alex Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Law. Gavin Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christos Kyriakidis.
28.52
Scott Young surges forward with the ball. Scott Young makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
40.03
1-0Alex Sullivan surges forward with the ball. Alex Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but Stuart Caldwell is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
47.49
George Belodedici controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.25
Gabriel Marcelino makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Ferguson.
61.47
Sergio Lima sees space and advances. Sergio Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
63.01
Alex Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Sullivan shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.19
Gabriel Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.55
Kevin McCoist surges forward with the ball. Kevin McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.37
Alex Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.57
Sergio Lima makes a probing pass to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.39
Moustapha Amzine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino makes a simple pass to Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Moustapha Amzine threads the ball through to Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino sees space and advances. Gabriel Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
23.7%
52.5%
23.7%
Scorers