Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 8,700 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Queens Park are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
6.29
John Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Burley who gathers it comfortably.
9.38
Heart of Midlothian are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Queens Park's defence.
27.47
Alex Burley knocks the ball forward to Callum Rae. Callum Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.21
Callum Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.22
Alex Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Rae. Callum Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.18
Andy Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park kicking off!
47.44
David Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Burley who gathers it comfortably.
48.22
Paul Cleland passes the ball forward to Alex Greig. Alex Greig makes a simple pass to Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Rae. Callum Rae heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.43
Duncan Dalglish clumsily knocks into Andy Davidson. Duncan Dalglish is given a warning by the referee! Andy Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.06
Heart of Midlothian are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Queens Park's defence.
59.39
David Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Richard Burley easily picks it out of the air!
60.44
David Strachan surges forward with the ball. David Strachan goes all the way! David Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.05
Callum Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.20
Callum Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Callum Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Cleland.
73.23
Alex Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.24
Andy Davidson catches Stuart Gemmell on the ankles. Andy Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.40
Ruud Koeman passes the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist surges forward with the ball. Paul McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.37
John Cleland knocks the ball forward to Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Burley who gathers it comfortably.
89.52
Alex Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to David Strachan of Heart of Midlothian
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
25%
52.6%
22.4%