Match Report


Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan70
G
1
G
71Andy HutchisonA. Hutchison
Garry DavidsonG. Davidson75
D
2
D
74Don McinnesD. Mcinnes
Kevin HendryK. Hendry72
D
3
D
71Craig MckinlayC. Mckinlay
Neil ClelandN. Cleland64
D
4
D
70Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Colin HansenC. Hansen86
M
5
D
66David GemmellD. Gemmell
Ronnie PalmerR. Palmer69
M
6
M
74Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Kai DöringK. Döring68
M
7captain
M
70Neil GlassN. Glass
Kevin WhiteK. White64
M
8
M
69Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher
Edward MooreE. Moore66
A
captain9
A
71Colin HendryC. Hendry
Hauke BorchardH. Borchard64
A
10
A
71Marc SpenglerM. Spengler
Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell61
A
11
A
69Kevin CampbellK. Campbell
 
Scott TelferS. Telfer63
D
12
G
70John JamesJ. James
John MeiklejohnJ. Meiklejohn59
M
13
M
66Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay58
G
14
A
64Andy MasonA. Mason

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 20,045 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Dickov.


0.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
4.05
Colin Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Colin Hansen shoots from distance. Colin Hansen scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
15.45
Billy Campbell clumsily knocks into Kai Döring. The referee warns Billy Campbell to calm down! Kai Döring hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.35
Colin Hansen plays the ball forward to Edward Moore. Edward Moore threads the ball through to Colin Caldwell but he's offside!
18.03
Neil Glass catches Kai Döring on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Döring runs off the knock.
22.11
Kai Döring threads a neat ball through to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
26.17
Neil Cleland sees Ronnie Palmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Palmer sees Colin Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Moore. Edward Moore outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Craig Mckinlay.
27.15
Kai Döring takes a quick corner, playing it short to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Edward Moore takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.12
Dominic Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Campbell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
32.11
Kevin White takes the throw-in. Ronnie Palmer makes a simple pass to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
34.58
Paul Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Colin Caldwell. The referee warns Paul Matteo to calm down! Colin Caldwell runs off the knock.
36.56
Paul Matteo threads a neat ball through to Neil Glass. Neil Glass flicks a high ball forward to Marc Spengler who takes it down. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Gavin Sullivan.
40.39
Neil Glass makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Hendry.
44.46
With vision, Neil Glass plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian have changed their lineup with John Meiklejohn replacing Kevin White. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
47.45
Dominic Gallacher hits a low pass to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.27
Dominic Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.44
Ronnie Palmer hits a low pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.49
Neil Glass flicks a high ball forward to Marc Spengler who takes it down. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Kevin Hendry blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
69.19
Kevin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Colin Caldwell collects the pass. Colin Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
73.52
Kevin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Palmer. Ronnie Palmer sees Colin Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Moore. Edward Moore whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Andy Hutchison manages to keep it out.
77.43
Kai Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Andy Hutchison manages to gather it.
81.21
Colin Hansen barges into Dominic Gallacher. The referee calls over Colin Hansen and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Gallacher runs off the knock.
83.09
Dominic Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.21
Ronnie Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Borchard collects the pass. Hauke Borchard shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Heart of Midlothian

St. Johnstone
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
23.6%
50%
26.4%

Scorers
Colin Hansen 4
Colin Hendry 44
Kevin Campbell 47, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Campbell of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Sullivan (GK)
6
2.Garry Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Neil Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Colin Hansen (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
6.Ronnie Palmer (MID)
7
7.Kai Döring (MID)
6
8.Kevin White (MID)
6
9.Edward Moore (ATT)
6
10.Hauke Borchard (ATT)
6
11.Colin Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Telfer (DEF)
0
13.John Meiklejohn (MID)
6
14.Garry Mckinlay (GK)
0

1.Andy Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Don Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Craig Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
5.David Gemmell (DEF)
6
6.Billy Campbell (MID)
6
7.Neil Glass (MID)yellow card
7
8.Dominic Gallacher (MID)
7
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marc Spengler (ATT)
7
11.Kevin Campbell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.John James (GK)
0
13.Dominic Ferguson (MID)
0
14.Andy Mason (ATT)
0