Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell55
G
1
G
69Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Richard McGroryR. McGrory67
D
2
D
74Antonio FernandesA. Fernandes
Gianfranco GalliG. Galli57
D
captain3
D
67Matt MckinlayM. Mckinlay
Andy HendryA. Hendry53
D
4
D
54Don RaeD. Rae
Garry ClelandG. Cleland52
D
5
M
67Garry ElliottG. Elliott
David LawD. Law62
M
6
M
56Raymond Van De HorR. Van De Hor
Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay60
M
7
M
55Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison
Gary HansenG. Hansen61
A
8captain
M
52Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Gian Luca RutzittuG. Rutzittu60
A
9
A
70Gavin InglisG. Inglis
Philippe BanchelliP. Banchelli57
A
10
A
56Paul DalglishP. Dalglish
John LiddellJ. Liddell53
A
11
A
56Cleto PieriniC. Pierini
 
Craig MortonC. Morton58
M
12
A
56David HutchisonD. Hutchison
Garry NivenG. Niven54
G
13
A
53Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann
Anton HermannA. Hermann53
M
14
G
52Craig CollinsC. Collins

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 8,899 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Naysmith.


0.00
Arbroath get the match underway!
3.15
With wonderful imagination, Alec Hutchison plays the ball forward to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Dalglish!
6.17
Don Rae threads a neat ball through to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry makes a probing pass to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish advances inside the box! Paul Dalglish muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.37
Raymond Van De Hor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini connects with a diving header but Dominic Gemmell reads it well. Fabulous stop!
10.28
Antonio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Paul Dalglish scores for St Mirren!!
15.05
Alec Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.05
Raymond Van De Hor sees Cleto Pierini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
24.45
David Law sees Gian Luca Rutzittu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gian Luca Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.23
Alec Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Cleland.
42.56
Garry Cleland threads a neat ball through to David Law. With a delightful solo run, David Law stretches the opposition's defence. David Law tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
48.40
Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Dominic Gemmell easily punches it away to safety.
49.29
Garry Cleland hits a low pass to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu plays a one-two with Philippe Banchelli and advances towards the goal... Gian Luca Rutzittu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Mcinnes manages to gather it effortlessly.
53.54
Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Cleto Pierini who brings the ball under control. Cleto Pierini advances inside the box! Cleto Pierini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
54.08
Andy Hendry makes a probing pass to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Garry Elliott's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.21
Corner kick to Arbroath. Neil Mckinlay plays it out to the edge of the box. Paul Dalglish gets to the ball and clears it up field.
59.20
Richard McGrory surges forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Richard McGrory plays the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Mckinlay.
60.32
Showing composure, Neil Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.19
David Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Mcinnes manages to gather it.
66.50
Gianfranco Galli brings the ball forward. Gianfranco Galli flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Banchelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philippe Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.12
Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
72.57
Andy Hendry makes a simple pass to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Stuart Mcinnes.
75.33
Gianfranco Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Law whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli flicks the ball with his head. Stuart Mcinnes easily punches it away to safety.
77.26
Antonio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hutchison collects the pass. Alec Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Pierini controls it well on his chest. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
78.43
Garry Elliott knocks the ball forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
81.51
Raymond Van De Hor chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
83.04
Gavin Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Cleland.
84.03
Richard McGrory flicks a high pass forward. David Law collects the pass. David Law sees space and advances. David Law whips in a cross ball towards John Liddell. John Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Neil Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Stuart Mcinnes!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

St Mirren
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
32.1%
42.3%
25.6%

Scorers
John Liddell 84
Paul Dalglish 3, 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Dalglish of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Gemmell (GK)
7
2.Richard McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Gianfranco Galli (DEF)
6
4.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Garry Cleland (DEF)
6
6.David Law (MID)
8
7.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
7
8.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
9.Gian Luca Rutzittu (ATT)
6
10.Philippe Banchelli (ATT)
6
11.John Liddell (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Craig Morton (MID)
0
13.Garry Niven (GK)
0
14.Anton Hermann (MID)
0

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