Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both St Mirren and Dundee United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
4.31
David Niven surges forward with the ball. David Niven whips in a cross ball towards Alec Burley. Alec Burley heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.09
Matt Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.43
Neil James passes the ball forward to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Scott Gallacher!
16.01
Dundee United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
20.56
Matt Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson goes all the way! Stuart Ferguson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
24.48
Alec Burley hacks Alec Strachan from behind! Alec Burley is shown the yellow card! Alec Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.19
Billy Bremner makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Strachan.
32.02
Neil James makes a probing pass to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
33.07
Gavin White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.22
Romano van den Heuvel kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
St Mirren kick off!
47.48
Gary James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin James.
49.47
Alec Burley comes in with a late challenge on Neil James. Alec Burley is warned by the referee! Neil James stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.32
Manuel Reis clumsily knocks into Gavin Gemmill. Manuel Reis is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Gemmill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.25
Stuart Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven makes a probing pass to Alec Burley. Alec Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
59.26
David Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Burley. Alec Burley flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.44
Matt Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.39
Paul Hendry makes a simple pass to Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.08
Gavin Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Alec Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson plays a perfect one-two with Callum Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Stuart Ferguson tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Matt Gemmill of St Mirren
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
31%
50.7%
18.3%