Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 20,771 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Naysmith.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Naysmith.
0.00
0-0Peterhead kick off and get the first half underway!
2.21
0-0Ed Galàsek chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
6.25
0-0David Cleland surges forward with the ball. David Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Andy Hutchison smothers it!
9.43
Marco Valencia knocks the ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin plays a scrappy one-two with Joseph Tchoutang and advances towards the goal... Altti Helin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Hutchison.
12.52
David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Dominic Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago easily picks it out of the air!
16.50
Dominic Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.37
0-1Julian Breyer chips the ball to his team mate, Ed Galàsek. Ed Galàsek knocks the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Tchoutang. With a superhuman jump, Joseph Tchoutang connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.58
0-1Stephane Polonia passes the ball forward to Ed Galàsek. Ed Galàsek flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.17
Dominic Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Campbell collects the pass. Kevin Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.32
Billy Campbell makes a simple pass to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.17
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.28
Neil Glass hits a low pass to Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell edges inside the box! Kevin Campbell rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago!
36.31
Marco Valencia flicks a high pass forward. Joseph Tchoutang controls it well on his chest. Joseph Tchoutang whips in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin makes a convincing header. Andy Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
38.52
Ed Galàsek flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
40.30
0-1Don Mcinnes catches David Cleland on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! David Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Julian Breyer flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Zaussinger who brings the ball under control. Alexander Zaussinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Peterhead also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
51.26
Dominic Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.55
Ed Galàsek knocks the ball forward to Joseph Tchoutang. Joseph Tchoutang shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Peterhead are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.40
0-1Neil Glass threads the ball through to Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Julian Breyer hacks Marc Spengler from behind! Penalty not given!!
61.25
Showing composure, Stephane Polonia laces a through ball forward to David Cleland. David Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Altti Helin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Altti Helin shoots from outside the area but Andy Hutchison is on top of it.
65.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Gallacher plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.47
Billy Campbell sees Kevin Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.21
David Cleland knocks the ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.47
Dominic Gallacher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dominic Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago is on top of it.
84.22
Dominic Gallacher sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Craig Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell makes a simple pass to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago.
90.00
1-2Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Neil Glass plays it to the near post. Marco Valencia gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.1%
45.9%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Campbell of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Hutchison (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Gallacher (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marc Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Campbell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | John James (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Mason (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stephane Polonia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thanassis Sarakis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Breyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marco Valencia (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ed Galàsek (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Zaussinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joseph Tchoutang (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mohammed Appiah (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Altti Helin (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Lucas Alvarado (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Maiuri (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |