Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy MckinlayB. Mckinlay56
G
1
G
70Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan
Ulrich AvenetU. Avenet71
D
2
D
65Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Don StrachanD. Strachan69
D
3
D
64Scott TelferS. Telfer
Morgan GottardiM. Gottardi60
D
4
D
52Dominic ElliottD. Elliott
Don CollinsD. Collins52
D
5
M
86Colin HansenC. Hansen
Pedro MolinaP. Molina71
M
6
M
69Ronnie PalmerR. Palmer
Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith71
M
captain7
M
64Kevin WhiteK. White
Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell70
M
8
M
59John MeiklejohnJ. Meiklejohn
Christian LindemannC. Lindemann68
M
9captain
A
66Edward MooreE. Moore
Tommy BurbageT. Burbage73
A
10
A
65Hauke BorchardH. Borchard
Chris DyerC. Dyer69
A
11
A
62Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
 
Simon HerzogS. Herzog67
A
12
A
58Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Dominic BoothD. Booth60
A
13
G
58Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Gary JamesG. James56
A
14
A
55Kevin LiddellK. Liddell

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 9,331 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.


0.00
Motherwell start the match!
2.55
Andy Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Andy Naysmith puts a great ball through but Chris Dyer is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
4.19
With wonderful vision, Dominic Elliott plays the ball forward to Kevin White. Kevin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.56
Colin Hansen hacks Morgan Gottardi from behind! Colin Hansen is shown the yellow card! Morgan Gottardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.31
Duncan Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
16.08
Kevin White takes it forward alone. Kevin White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Strachan.
20.29
Scott Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Palmer. Ronnie Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Borchard who brings the ball under control. Hauke Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Moore. Edward Moore whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.04
Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Burbage collects the pass. Tommy Burbage puts a great ball through. Chris Dyer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.09
Dominic Elliott threads the ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Colin Hansen shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
26.47
Andy Naysmith threads the ball through to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Elliott.
28.20
Seeing Andy Naysmith's run, Duncan Gemmell quickly throws the ball into his path. Andy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dyer controls it well on his chest. Chris Dyer shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.17
Ulrich Avenet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Molina. Pedro Molina flicks a high ball forward to Chris Dyer who takes it down. Chris Dyer shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Sullivan reads it well. Good save!
40.13
Andy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dyer collects the pass. Chris Dyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Motherwell are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Christian Lindemann makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
48.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Morgan Gottardi plays the ball forward to Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Sullivan.
49.49
Corner kick to Motherwell. Don Strachan chips it out wide. Andy Naysmith rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Sullivan had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
51.43
Christian Lindemann passes the ball forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer makes a great pass forward. Tommy Burbage runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.13
Garry Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Moore. Edward Moore shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
57.16
Christian Lindemann receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Gemmell. Christian Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.40
Garry Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.38
Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.39
Scott Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin White. Kevin White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard shoots from 25 yards but Billy Mckinlay reads it well. Good keeping!
67.24
Pedro Molina threads a neat ball through to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from distance. Gavin Sullivan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.03
Dominic Elliott hits a low pass to Kevin White. Kevin White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard whips in a cross ball towards Edward Moore. Edward Moore flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.32
Duncan Gemmell takes a quick throw-in. Andy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
77.00
With some swift thinking, Dominic Elliott plays the ball forward to Ronnie Palmer. Ronnie Palmer threads a neat ball through to Edward Moore. Edward Moore shoots from distance but it flies wide!
78.35
Scott Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Kevin White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin White flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Borchard who brings the ball under control. Hauke Borchard finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Billy Mckinlay.
79.42
Kevin White threads a neat ball through to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.19
Morgan Gottardi hits a low pass to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gavin Sullivan manages to gather it.
84.50
Pedro Molina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
87.08
Pedro Molina hits a low pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
89.16
Duncan Gemmell takes a quick throw-in. Christian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Don Strachan receives the ball from a throw-in from Don Collins. Don Strachan passes the ball forward to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Burbage controls it well on his chest. Tommy Burbage passes the ball forward but Chris Dyer is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
23.9%
43.5%
32.6%

Scorers
Andy Naysmith 49
Edward Moore 71
Hauke Borchard 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Borchard of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Billy Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Ulrich Avenet (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
7
4.Morgan Gottardi (DEF)
7
5.Don Collins (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Molina (MID)
6
7.Andy Naysmith (MID)goal scored
9
8.Duncan Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Christian Lindemann (MID)
7
10.Tommy Burbage (ATT)
6
11.Chris Dyer (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Herzog (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Booth (ATT)
0
14.Gary James (ATT)
0

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