Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 14,382 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Quinn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Quinn.
0.00
0-0Stranraer start the match!
2.03
1-0Pascal Kuyt passes the ball forward to Jason Pearson. Jason Pearson threads the ball through to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.34
1-0Sebastiao Varela takes a short throw-in bringing Julian Boyd into play. Julian Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Duarte Antunes.
7.25
1-0It's a corner kick. Alec Booth kicks a low ball out wide. Pascal Kuyt reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.22
1-0Alec Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Booth flicks a high pass forward to John Booth who brings the ball under control. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Kuyt.
12.21
1-0Youssouf Collot kicks a strong pass forward to Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu plays a one-two with Yuki Kaneko and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Godwin Aliyu provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
21.12
Billy Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Glass. Scott Glass takes it forward alone. Scott Glass whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
26.08
Callum Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Julian Boyd controls it well on his chest. Julian Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.30
Craig Strachan threads a neat ball through to Scott Glass. Scott Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
32.09
Johan Farnerud flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Strasser. Peter Strasser finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
34.26
1-0Johan Farnerud threads a neat ball through to Peter Strasser. Peter Strasser threads the ball through into the box. Callum Mckinlay catches Godwin Aliyu on the ankles. Godwin Aliyu appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.51
Pascal Kuyt makes a simple pass to Youssouf Collot. Youssouf Collot flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.54
Jean-Guy Achard flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward. Godwin Aliyu collects the pass. Godwin Aliyu shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
40.22
Alec Booth flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Loureiro who takes it down. Cesar Loureiro sees space and advances. Cesar Loureiro shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.41
Pascal Kuyt flicks a high pass forward. Johan Farnerud collects the pass. Johan Farnerud takes it forward alone. Johan Farnerud controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Julian Boyd threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Duarte Antunes smothers it!
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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone start the second half!
53.56
2-0Johan Farnerud hacks Cesar Loureiro from behind! Johan Farnerud is warned by the referee! Cesar Loureiro runs off the knock.
55.09
Stephen Niven barges into Pascal Kuyt. The referee warns Stephen Niven to calm down! Pascal Kuyt runs off the knock.
57.00
2-0Cesar Loureiro catches Johan Farnerud on the ankles. Cesar Loureiro is warned by the referee! Johan Farnerud carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.14
2-0Stranraer have made a substitution with Alec Meiklejohn replacing Billy Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.13
Alpay Bulent chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Strasser. Peter Strasser finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.46
Scott Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
69.42
Jean-Guy Achard punts the ball hopefully upfield. Yuki Kaneko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
72.33
Cesar Loureiro hits a low pass to Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
73.18
Cesar Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Youssouf Collot plays the ball forward to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Paul McCoist.
78.02
It's a corner kick. Youssouf Collot loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Craig Strachan steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
81.32
Jean-Guy Achard threads the ball through to Jason Pearson. Jason Pearson passes the ball forward to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Paul McCoist!
85.42
Alpay Bulent chips the ball to his team mate, Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Jean-Guy Achard passes the ball forward to Jason Pearson. With some swift thinking, Jason Pearson plays the ball forward to Peter Strasser. Peter Strasser whips in a cross ball towards Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Paul McCoist!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
27.8%
40.5%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Johan Farnerud of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Antunes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pascal Kuyt (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Jim Wingert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Guy Achard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alpay Bulent (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Pearson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Johan Farnerud (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Youssouf Collot (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yuki Kaneko (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Godwin Aliyu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Peter Strasser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dave Lineker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mike Jeffers (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ruben Jardim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul McCoist (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cesar Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Boyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Duncan James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |