Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to East Stirling. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Morrison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Stirling kick off!
4.04
0-0Stuart Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Liddell collects the pass. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Gough who gathers it comfortably.
6.58
Umberto Bigica makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.25
0-1Stuart Davidson knocks the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Jung. Anton Jung is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Gary Gough has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.50
Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.04
John Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Davidson collects the pass. Stuart Davidson threads a neat ball through to Anton Jung. Anton Jung knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.22
Warren Upson threads the ball through to Mike Terry. Mike Terry threads a neat ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Hendry!
24.34
Mike Terry makes a probing pass to Anton Jung. Anton Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Greig.
26.27
Kevin Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Anton Jung. Anton Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.21
Warren Upson flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmill who takes it down. Kevin Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Anton Jung. Anton Jung knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.52
0-4Scott James threads the ball through to Alex Collins. Alex Collins makes a simple pass to Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Burley gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
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. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players seem much more motivated whilst the East Stirling players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Queen of the South start the second half!
51.13
Stuart Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Gallacher.
53.17
Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Morton tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Duncan Burley.
59.15
Gary Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Thompson who brings the ball under control. Nigel Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.30
0-4Umberto Bigica flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thompson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Thompson rushes past Billy James! Some good footwork from Nigel Thompson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
61.15
Alex Collins flicks a high pass forward to Richard Morton who brings the ball under control. Richard Morton plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Richard Morton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
63.28
Umberto Bigica flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thompson collects the pass. Nigel Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
65.49
0-4Kevin Greig clumsily knocks into Kevin Gemmill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.07
Alex Collins threads a neat ball through to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Ritchie!
72.34
Kevin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Callum Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thompson collects the pass. Nigel Thompson runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Nigel Thompson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.55
Umberto Bigica chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Sullivan.
77.44
2-4East Stirling have made 3 substitutions with Robert Dryden replacing Alex Sullivan, Don Mcallister replacing Mike Terry and Stephen Dalglish replacing Gavin Liddell .
78.50
Stuart Davidson barges into Alex Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Collins runs off the knock.
81.56
Gary Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queen of the South are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.40
Kevin Gemmill makes a probing pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Gallacher.
85.06
2-4Anton Jung hacks Scott James from behind! The referee calls over Anton Jung and warns him to calm down! Scott James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.06
Warren Upson flicks a high pass forward to Don Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Don Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Anton Jung. Anton Jung finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
89.56
Gary Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie rushes past Billy James! Gavin Ritchie comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Ritchie!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
22.5%
45.1%
32.4%
Scorers
| Gavin Ritchie 66, 90 Nigel Thompson 72 | Anton Jung 8 Gavin Liddell 15, 26 Billy Hendry 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Liddell of East Stirling |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Greig (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Scott James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alex Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Umberto Bigica (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thompson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Richard Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Dickov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Burley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Warren Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Davidson (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Kevin Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mike Terry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Hendry (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Anton Jung (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Liddell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Robert Dryden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephen Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |