Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Dundee. A crowd of 16,258 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Cortes.
0.00
0-0Dundee kick off and get the match underway!
3.01
0-0Marcello Martinelli darts forward. Marcello Martinelli shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
4.56
0-0Felipe Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Marcello Martinelli controls it well on his chest. Marcello Martinelli surges forward with the ball. Marcello Martinelli shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Duarte Antunes!
10.30
0-0Johan Farnerud clumsily knocks into Callum Hansen. Johan Farnerud is given a warning by the referee! Callum Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.25
0-0Patricio Pascual catches Morris Smith on the ankles. The referee calls over Patricio Pascual and warns him to calm down! Morris Smith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.30
0-1With a delightful solo run, Billy Hopkin stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.48
0-1Samuel Marques flicks a high ball forward to Callum Hansen who takes it down. Callum Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Van Ede. Jack Van Ede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Kuyt.
21.55
Pascal Kuyt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Pearson. Jason Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Jon Nicholls keeps it out!
24.47
Jason Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Jardim collects the pass. Ruben Jardim shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jon Nicholls smothers it!
27.47
Mike Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
30.04
Jason Pearson plays the ball forward to Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Hidalgo.
32.11
0-1Felipe Hidalgo hacks Godwin Aliyu from behind! The referee calls over Felipe Hidalgo and shows him a yellow card! Godwin Aliyu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.01
0-1Jason Pearson sees Godwin Aliyu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Godwin Aliyu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuki Kaneko but he's offside!
39.15
Jim Wingert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Pearson. Jason Pearson passes the ball forward to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jon Nicholls manages to keep it out.
44.26
Edoardo Maniero brings the ball forward. Edoardo Maniero makes an attacking run forward. Edoardo Maniero whips in a cross ball towards David Davies. David Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Duarte Antunes had no chance!! Goal for Dundee!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half. The St. Johnstone players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
47.26
Alpay Bulent flicks the ball to his team mate, Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.30
Billy Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Van Ede. Jack Van Ede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morris Smith.
53.25
Mike Jeffers makes a probing pass to Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
55.23
Jason Pearson threads the ball through to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Jardim. With a superhuman jump, Ruben Jardim connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jon Nicholls with no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
69.11
David Davies barges into Pascal Kuyt. David Davies is shown the yellow card! Pascal Kuyt stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.50
Mike Jeffers hacks Marcello Martinelli from behind! Mike Jeffers is warned by the referee! Marcello Martinelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.27
Billy Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Hopkin shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.31
Johan Farnerud darts forward. Johan Farnerud shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.50
Mike Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jon Nicholls is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Godwin Aliyu catches Samuel Marques on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
18.2%
42.4%
39.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yuki Kaneko of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Antunes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pascal Kuyt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jim Wingert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morris Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alpay Bulent (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Pearson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Johan Farnerud (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mike Jeffers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yuki Kaneko (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Godwin Aliyu (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Ruben Jardim (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jean-Guy Achard (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youssouf Collot (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Peter Strasser (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jon Nicholls (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felipe Hidalgo (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Edoardo Maniero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Samuel Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcello Martinelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Callum Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Hopkin (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | David Davies (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Patricio Pascual (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jack Van Ede (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pius Beukenkamp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Boyd (GK) | 0 | |