Match Report


Queen of the SouthQueen of the South     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson53
G
1
G
55Andy JamesA. James
David DalglishD. Dalglish61
D
2
D
65Edgar NevesE. Neves
John GemmillJ. Gemmill51
D
3
D
65Mathieu BruneauM. Bruneau
Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister49
D
4captain
D
59David CaldwellD. Caldwell
Kevin RaeK. Rae48
D
5
M
57Tomas GomesT. Gomes
Rosario CampiR. Campi54
M
captain6
M
57Alec GoughA. Gough
Jose GarciaJ. Garcia62
M
7
M
55Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Neil HopkinN. Hopkin63
M
8
M
49Kevin LiddellK. Liddell
Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone57
M
9
A
60Dominic MortonD. Morton
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson74
A
10
A
58Callum McStayC. McStay
Don MccallD. Mccall43
A
11
A
47Alec HendryA. Hendry
 
Gavin GoughG. Gough53
M
12
D
56Nicolas ReyesN. Reyes
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn52
G
13
G
54Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Richard MorrisonR. Morrison50
A
14
D
53Alec StrachanA. Strachan

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 4,637 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.


0.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the match underway!
3.12
Neil Hopkin catches Alec Gough on the ankles. The referee brings Neil Hopkin to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Gough plays the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Callum McStay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.05
Mathieu Bruneau flicks a high ball forward to Colin McGrory who takes it down. Colin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin McGrory plays the ball forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.10
Neil Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Colin McGrory. The referee warns Neil Hopkin again to calm down! Colin McGrory gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Jose Garcia brings the ball forward. Jose Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mccall. Don Mccall makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Andy James!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Billy Meiklejohn replacing Neil Hopkin. Berwick Rangers 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 start the second half!
48.06
Tomas Gomes makes a simple pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from long range but somehow Alec Ferguson manages to keep it out.
49.54
Tomas Gomes sees Callum McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton makes a looping header on goal but somehow Alec Ferguson manages to keep it out.
51.34
Edgar Neves threads the ball through to Alec Gough. Alec Gough hits a low pass to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton tries a spectacular long range effort but Alec Ferguson reads it well. Nice keeping!
55.26
Mathieu Bruneau makes a probing pass to Alec Gough. Alec Gough makes a simple pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry deftly passes the ball to Dominic Morton, releasing him through on goal. Dominic Morton takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.30
Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.29
Alec Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Don Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.57
Queen of the South have made a substitution with Richard Morrison replacing Don Mccall .
67.36
Alec Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.36
With a delightful solo run, Alec Johnstone stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Neves.
75.46
Billy Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Andy James.
76.16
Jose Garcia takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.54
Jose Garcia barges into Alec Gough. The referee brings Jose Garcia to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.18
David Caldwell makes a beautiful solo run. David Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rosario Campi.
85.43
Jose Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison rushes past Mathieu Bruneau! Some silky footwork from Richard Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Kevin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alec Ferguson had no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Queen of the South

Berwick Rangers
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29%
71%
Play Area
24.2%
51.6%
24.2%

Scorers
Alec Hendry 10
Dominic Morton 28
Callum McStay 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum McStay of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Alec Ferguson (GK)
7
2.David Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.John Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Rae (DEF)
6
6.Rosario Campi (MID)
6
7.Jose Garcia (MID)
6
8.Neil Hopkin (MID)
5
9.Alec Johnstone (MID)
7
10.Andy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Don Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Gough (MID)
0
13.Billy Meiklejohn (GK)
6
14.Richard Morrison (ATT)
6

1.Andy James (GK)
6
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)
6
3.Mathieu Bruneau (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Gomes (MID)
6
6.Alec Gough (MID)
6
7.Colin McGrory (MID)
6
8.Kevin Liddell (MID)
6
9.Dominic Morton (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Callum McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicolas Reyes (DEF)
0
13.Don Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0