Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Queens Park. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Gallacher.


0.00
Heart of Midlothian start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.39
Gary Gemmell sweeps the ball long. Paul Young whips in a cross ball towards Paul Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Paul Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gavin Sullivan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.05
With wonderful vision, Scott Telfer laces a through ball forward to Ronnie Palmer. Ronnie Palmer flicks a high ball forward to Edward Moore who takes it down. Edward Moore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
6.43
Kevin White makes a simple pass to Edward Moore. Edward Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
12.32
Kevin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Moore. Edward Moore shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.27
Kevin White threads the ball through to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Juan Prieto!
18.47
Rodrigo Campos knocks the ball forward to Paul Bremner. Paul Bremner cuts inside the box! Paul Bremner comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but Neil Cleland is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
20.34
Gary Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos hits a low pass to Paul Bremner. Paul Bremner rushes past Scott Telfer! Paul Bremner strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.34
Colin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Borchard controls it well on his chest. Hauke Borchard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.52
Gary Gemmell makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Young. With great vision, Paul Young plays the ball forward to Bram Mulder who has made a great run into the box. Bram Mulder strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Sullivan effortlessly smothers it!
34.41
Rodrigo Campos plays the ball forward to Paul Burley. Paul Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Bram Mulder. Bram Mulder flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
36.39
Rodrigo Campos barges into John Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Rodrigo Campos and warns him to calm down! John Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.20
Matt Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Paul Burley collects the pass. Paul Burley shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin Sullivan manages to gather it.
42.36
Scott Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian have changed their lineup with Garry Mckinlay replacing John Meiklejohn. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park kicking off!
47.36
Andy Gemmill hacks Ronnie Palmer from behind! Andy Gemmill is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.05
Kevin White flicks a high pass forward. Edward Moore controls it well on his chest. Edward Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Gemmell.
54.33
Alex Gough flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Colin Hansen plays the ball forward to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.26
Matt Collins flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Campos controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Campos sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
59.17
Colin Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Campos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.58
Colin Hansen knocks the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Edward Moore but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.51
Adam Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos passes the ball forward to Bram Mulder. Bram Mulder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Telfer.
77.05
Kevin White passes the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
78.14
Kevin White passes the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
79.38
Andy Gemmill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Paul Young. Paul Young flicks the ball with his head. Gavin Sullivan manages to gather it comfortably.
83.48
Neil Cleland barges into Paul Bremner. Neil Cleland is shown the yellow card! Paul Bremner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Kevin White makes a simple pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
24.1%
44.8%
31%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Sullivan of Heart of Midlothian

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

1.Juan Prieto (GK)
7
2.Stuart Young (DEF)
7
3.Gary Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Matt Collins (DEF)
6
5.Adam Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Andy Gemmill (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rodrigo Campos (MID)
9
8.Paul Young (ATT)
7
9.Paul Bremner (MID)
7
10.Bram Mulder (ATT)
6
11.Paul Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Booth (GK)
0
13.Alec Glass (DEF)
0
14.Duncan Matteo (MID)
0