Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 7,335 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Berwick Rangers kick off!
2.29
0-0Scott Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Garry Greig. Garry Greig surges forward with the ball. Garry Greig goes all the way! Garry Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
3.32
0-0Sergio C. Pires Viera knocks the ball forward to Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Gemmell.
8.06
0-0David Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Law. Kevin Law shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.18
Garry Greig surges forward with the ball. Garry Greig shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.13
0-1Carlos Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Marques and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Robinson shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Kevin Inglis had no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
15.42
Matt Telfer powers a long ball forward. Kevin Law lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
18.47
Andres Rey takes it forward alone. Andres Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.04
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.45
David Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.27
David Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Law. Kevin Law directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
39.15
Dion Mcgovern sees space and advances. Dion Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.55
Andres Rey makes a simple pass to Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kevin Inglis easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
51.26
0-1Berwick Rangers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
53.13
Carlos Viana makes a probing pass to Gabriel Robinson. Gabriel Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Gemmell.
55.28
Diogo Moreira passes the ball forward to David Morton. David Morton threads the ball through to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.42
0-1Stan Murray comes in with a late challenge on Niels Van Der Gouw. The referee calls over Stan Murray and warns him to calm down! Niels Van Der Gouw hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.37
Carlos Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Gemmell.
67.48
David Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Gallo.
71.21
David Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Kahn had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
75.57
Alejandro Gallo knocks the ball forward to Andres Rey. Andres Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.16
Carlos Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Viana whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kevin Inglis.
78.45
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.04
St. Johnstone are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
85.17
Stephen Booth threads the ball through to Sergio C. Pires Viera. Sergio C. Pires Viera makes a probing pass to Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.56
1-1Carlos Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Marques. Manuel Marques passes the ball forward but Gabriel Robinson is offside!
89.07
Garry Greig takes it forward alone. Garry Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McNeill but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%
Scorers