Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 19,923 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone get the match underway!
6.11
1-0Gavin Morton threads the ball through to Richard Burley. Richard Burley makes a simple pass to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Duncan Campbell had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
10.14
1-0Billy Bremner threads the ball through to Alec Niven. Alec Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.36
1-0David Niven makes a beautiful solo run. David Niven plays a perfect one-two with Matt Mccall and rushes in on goal... David Niven rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Abdelkrim Chippo easily smothers it!
22.13
Andy Young knocks the ball forward to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Abdelkrim Chippo.
26.23
1-0Gavin Hendry barges into Duncan Greig. Gavin Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Greig runs off the knock.
27.33
1-0Alec Niven threads the ball through to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elvis Altomare.
28.58
Ronnie Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.21
Ronnie Wright-Phillips advances with the ball. Ronnie Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott takes a shot at goal but Duncan Campbell is on top of it.
44.05
Andy Dickov sees space and advances. Andy Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott shoots from 25 yards but somehow Duncan Campbell manages to keep it out.
45.00
David Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the second half underway!
47.11
Stephen Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.23
Duncan Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Henderson shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.03
Gavin Morton passes the ball forward to Ronnie Wright-Phillips. Ronnie Wright-Phillips sees space and advances. Ronnie Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.14
Ronnie Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.22
Alec Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.26
Richard Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Campbell!
72.25
Gavin Morton knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Wright-Phillips. Ronnie Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.57
Ronnie Wright-Phillips threads the ball through to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
78.33
Alec Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
81.39
Stephen Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.57
Alec Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger whips in a cross ball towards Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
85.46
Andy Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright-Phillips. Ronnie Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from distance but somehow Duncan Campbell manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%
Scorers
| Neil Elliott 6, 54 | Neil Henderson 48 |