Match Report


St MirrenSt Mirren     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes68
G
1
G
55Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
Antonio FernandesA. Fernandes74
D
2
D
59Stuart McStayS. McStay
Eduardo MendezE. Mendez63
D
3
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Don CaldwellD. Caldwell61
D
4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Garry ElliottG. Elliott66
M
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Raymond Van De HorR. Van De Hor56
M
6
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
David DalglishD. Dalglish55
M
7captain
M
50Scott CampbellS. Campbell
Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison54
M
captain8
M
50Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
David HutchisonD. Hutchison56
A
9
A
63Neil GoughN. Gough
Cleto PieriniC. Pierini55
A
10
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish55
A
11
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
 
Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann53
A
12
D
51Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Craig CollinsC. Collins52
G
13
D
50Alex CollinsA. Collins
Gavin HendryG. Hendry52
M
14
D
49Callum DalglishC. Dalglish

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 3,973 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both St Mirren and Annan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Davidson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Annan Athletic get the match underway!
2.47
Colin Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough deftly passes the ball to Maurizio Lupatelli, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Maurizio Lupatelli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.07
David Dalglish passes the ball forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
12.39
Antonio Fernandes hits a low pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, David Hutchison. David Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.16
Raymond Van De Hor plays the ball forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini shoots from 25 yards but Oliver Schönenborn reads it well. Nice keeping!
18.21
David Dalglish clumsily knocks into Colin Davidson. The referee calls over David Dalglish and shows him a yellow card! Colin Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.03
Garry Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards David Hutchison. David Hutchison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
32.44
Colin Liddell makes a simple pass to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Neil Gough who brings the ball under control. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Fernandes.
33.23
Neil Mcinnes sees Don Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
St Mirren kick off and get the second half underway!
49.44
Alec Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.20
David Dalglish passes the ball forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Oliver Schönenborn effortlessly gets down and covers it.
57.29
Scott Mccall decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
63.24
Neil Mcinnes darts forward. Neil Mcinnes cuts inside the box! Neil Mcinnes shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
65.35
Eduardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Alec Hutchison decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Oliver Schönenborn manages to keep it out.
69.46
Scott Mccall hacks Cleto Pierini from behind! The referee brings Scott Mccall to one side and gives him a warning! Cleto Pierini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.53
David Dalglish makes a probing pass to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Mccall.
81.05
Neil Gough barges into Eduardo Mendez. The referee calls over Neil Gough and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.06
Richard Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
85.06
Raymond Van De Hor hits a low pass to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.36
Scott Campbell makes an attacking run forward. Scott Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.36
Eduardo Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, David Dalglish. David Dalglish sees Cleto Pierini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cleto Pierini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Oliver Schönenborn manages to gather it easily.
90.00
With great vision, Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Cleto Pierini who takes it down. Cleto Pierini shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

St Mirren

Annan Athletic
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%

Scorers
Cleto Pierini 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cleto Pierini of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Antonio Fernandes (DEF)
7
3.Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
7
4.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Garry Elliott (MID)
6
6.Raymond Van De Hor (MID)
6
7.David Dalglish (MID)yellow card
7
8.Alec Hutchison (MID)
7
9.David Hutchison (ATT)
7
10.Cleto Pierini (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthias Friedmann (ATT)
0
13.Craig Collins (GK)
0
14.Gavin Hendry (MID)
0

1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
8
2.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
3.Colin Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)
7
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
7
6.Colin Davidson (MID)
8
7.Scott Campbell (MID)
7
8.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
6
9.Neil Gough (ATT)
6
10.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
13.Alex Collins (DEF)
0
14.Callum Dalglish (DEF)
0