Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 8,073 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Campbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Campbell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
6.02
0-0Kevin Dalglish clumsily knocks into Duncan McCoist. The referee warns Kevin Dalglish to calm down! Duncan McCoist carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.24
0-0Kevin Gallacher sees John Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.09
0-0Showing composure, Kevin Greig laces a through ball forward to Evans Doni. Evans Doni surges forward with the ball. Evans Doni whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Inglis. Seb Klos hacks Duncan Inglis from behind! Penalty not given!!
22.07
0-0Neil Brady takes it forward alone. Neil Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis beats his man to it with a header. Seb Klos steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.58
0-1Dominic Hutchison plays the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.44
John Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
54.35
0-1Guillermo Molina plays the ball forward to Dominic Hutchison. Dominic Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Collins is offside!
59.51
0-1Cristiano Jardim drives a long ball upfield. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.22
0-1Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Gary Mason replacing Dominic Burley .
61.28
0-1Kevin Collins comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Gallacher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Gallacher runs off the knock.
65.36
0-1Kevin Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
67.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Gallacher laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
69.14
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.38
John Hendry passes the ball forward to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
73.49
Les Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.57
Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Craig Souness replacing Cristiano Jardim and Neil Telfer replacing Kevin Dalglish .
85.26
Evans Doni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
30.3%
43.9%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Patterson of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Evans Doni (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thompson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Inglis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Carl Patterson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Scott James (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Dickov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Iachini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Jardim (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Molina (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Seb Klos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kevin Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Hutchison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Les Scowcroft (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Collins (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Craig Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Mason (MID) | 6 | |