Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 4,224 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
8.20
0-0John Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Mccall. Don Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.51
0-0Duncan Law comes in with a late challenge on Andy Thomson. The referee warns Duncan Law to calm down! Andy Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.58
David Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone passes the ball forward to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andy Thomson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.22
Andy Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Law. Andy Thomson is warned by the referee! Duncan Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.03
0-0Gavin Brady makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Brady hits a low pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
28.40
Dominic Mcallister hits a low pass to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin makes a probing pass to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.41
Billy Naysmith surges forward with the ball. Billy Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Gemmill.
36.58
0-0Queen of the South are in full control of this game.
38.15
Craig Mcallister makes a simple pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
40.48
Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Andy Thomson who brings the ball under control. Andy Thomson shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
42.01
Stephen Mccall takes it forward alone. Stephen Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn who takes it down. Gavin Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! Gavin Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.18
0-0Kevin Rae passes the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone makes a probing pass to Don Mccall. Don Mccall shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Richard Morrison replacing Neil Hopkin. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off and get the second half underway!
49.11
Richard Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Mccall. Don Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.48
0-1Showing composure, Andy Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill makes a probing pass between the defence to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell 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. Beautiful goal!!
60.05
0-1Queen of the South have made a substitution with Dominic Dalglish replacing Don Mccall .
71.09
Billy Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
73.32
Alec Morrison barges into Alec Johnstone. The referee brings Alec Morrison to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.05
Gavin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Andy Inglis controls it well on his chest. Andy Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.21
Craig Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Craig Campbell who takes it down. Craig Campbell knocks the ball forward, putting Paul Gemmill through on goal. Paul Gemmill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
33.3%
45.5%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Campbell of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Rae (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Rosario Campi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Johnstone (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andy Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matt Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Law (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Gavin Brady (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Stephen Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alec Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Campbell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Paul Gemmill (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Niven (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |