Match Report


St MirrenSt Mirren     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes69
G
1
G
56Billy MckinlayB. Mckinlay
Antonio FernandesA. Fernandes74
D
2
D
71Ulrich AvenetU. Avenet
Matt MckinlayM. Mckinlay67
D
3
D
69Don StrachanD. Strachan
Don RaeD. Rae54
D
4
D
60Morgan GottardiM. Gottardi
Garry ElliottG. Elliott67
M
5
D
52Don CollinsD. Collins
Raymond Van De HorR. Van De Hor56
M
6
M
71Pedro MolinaP. Molina
Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison55
M
7captain
M
71Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith
Gavin HendryG. Hendry52
M
captain8
M
70Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell
Gavin InglisG. Inglis70
A
9
M
68Christian LindemannC. Lindemann
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish56
A
10
A
73Tommy BurbageT. Burbage
Cleto PieriniC. Pierini56
A
11
A
69Chris DyerC. Dyer
 
David HutchisonD. Hutchison56
A
12
A
67Simon HerzogS. Herzog
Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann53
A
13
A
60Dominic BoothD. Booth
Craig CollinsC. Collins52
G
14
A
56Gary JamesG. James

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 7,977 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Naysmith.


0.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren kick off!
2.40
Duncan Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.25
Antonio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Alec Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.29
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.01
Morgan Gottardi threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Burbage collects the pass. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Mckinlay.
26.01
Christian Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from long range. Stuart Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.45
Pedro Molina plays the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Antonio Fernandes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
Pedro Molina runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Molina shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
53.19
Don Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Burbage collects the pass. Tommy Burbage shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Stuart Mcinnes keeps it out!
54.47
Morgan Gottardi decides to run forward with the ball. Morgan Gottardi threads a neat ball through to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
60.43
Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.44
Andy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
69.35
Pedro Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.06
Morgan Gottardi flicks a high ball forward to Christian Lindemann who takes it down. Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Dyer shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.18
Christian Lindemann takes a short throw-in bringing Pedro Molina into play. Pedro Molina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
78.43
Christian Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Inglis plays the ball forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. With a superhuman jump, Paul Dalglish connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.36
Don Rae catches Duncan Gemmell on the ankles. Don Rae is shown the yellow card! Duncan Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Burbage controls it well on his chest. Tommy Burbage lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

St Mirren

Motherwell
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.5%
72.5%
Play Area
31.9%
53.6%
14.5%

Scorers
Chris Dyer 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Dyer of Motherwell

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

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