Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 3,844 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton kick off and get the match underway!
6.13
0-0Alec Thomson barges into Richard Morton. The referee warns Alec Thomson to calm down! Richard Morton runs off the knock.
8.43
0-0Alex Collins passes the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie advances inside the box! Gavin Ritchie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
9.18
0-0Alec Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hansen. Alec Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Gough who gathers it comfortably.
10.01
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Thomson plays the ball forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson makes a probing pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mcinnes but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.47
0-0Andy Gough clumsily knocks into Alex Collins. The referee calls over Andy Gough and shows him a yellow card! Alex Collins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.11
Andy Gough advances with the ball. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.40
1-0Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Gary Elliott collects the pass. Gary Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.44
1-0Scott James decides to run forward with the ball. Scott James chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie whips the ball goalwards with his head but Duncan Hutchison is on top of it.
27.29
Umberto Bigica knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
28.38
Alex Collins picks a pass forward to Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
34.33
Paul Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Dalglish controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alec Hansen through on goal. Alec Hansen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
36.11
Richard Ferguson sees Billy Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hansen. Alec Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Gary Gough as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.51
Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton cuts inside the box! Richard Morton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.23
1-0Richard Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Billy Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Mcinnes advances inside the box! Billy Mcinnes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Kevin Gallacher's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
1-0Richard Ferguson takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Colin Ferguson tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queen of the South start the second half!
48.40
Richard Morton hacks Stuart Matteo from behind! The referee brings Richard Morton to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.40
Paul Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.04
1-0Colin Ferguson barges into Richard Morton. Colin Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Richard Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.42
1-0Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Hopkin replacing Colin Ferguson and Richard McCoist replacing Alec Hansen .
67.09
With great vision, Stuart Matteo plays the ball forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish hits a low pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner makes a simple pass, allowing Richard McCoist to run into the box. Richard McCoist comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's there!! Gary Gough has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.51
Stuart Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Scott Bremner who takes it down. Scott Bremner plays a one-two with Billy Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Scott Bremner strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.46
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Callum Mcallister replacing Richard Ferguson .
79.29
Umberto Bigica knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Ritchie. Some silky footwork from Gavin Ritchie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.34
Kevin Gallacher darts forward. Kevin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morton collects the pass. Richard Morton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Duncan Hutchison had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
24.2%
47%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Ritchie of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Umberto Bigica (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thompson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Richard Morton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kevin Dickov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Ferguson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Stuart Matteo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alec Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Gough (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Richard Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alec Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Mcinnes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Stuart Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard McCoist (DEF) | | 7 |