Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 12,517 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Rainer Kuzorra clumsily knocks into Gavin Gallacher. The referee warns Rainer Kuzorra to calm down! Gavin Gallacher runs off the knock.
6.06
1-0Francisco Soto sees space and advances. Francisco Soto flicks a high pass forward. Julian Suarez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Eduardo Gomes had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
9.29
1-0Ugo Moss flicks a high pass forward. Julian Suarez controls it well on his chest. Julian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Tavares collects the pass. Roberto Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Eduardo Gomes is on top of it.
10.23
1-0Roberto Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.53
Julian Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Song. Romarin Song knocks in a cross ball towards Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Gomes with no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
16.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Suarez plays the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Song. Romarin Song gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
22.42
2-0Stephen McGrory makes a simple pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall runs straight at the defence! Scott Mccall shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Julian Thomson.
24.07
Julian Suarez plays the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.08
Nunzio Tentoni takes it forward alone. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
32.49
2-0Amedeo Cudini catches Julian Suarez in the face with his elbow. Amedeo Cudini is shown the red card!! Julian Suarez rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
34.13
Roberto Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares directs the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Gomes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.19
2-0Francisco Soto threads the ball through to Romarin Song. Romarin Song controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high ball forward to Craig Rae who takes it down. Craig Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Santos. Joao Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alexander Castiglioni gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hibernian kick off!
47.03
Giuseppe Da Rold makes a simple pass to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro hits a low pass to Joao Santos. Joao Santos cuts inside the box! Joao Santos tries a spectacular strike. Joao Santos scores for Hibernian!!
53.25
Tonino Gattuso threads a neat ball through to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Scott Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.52
Ugo Moss flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Nunzio Tentoni who brings the ball under control. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
60.03
2-1Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Dave Benali replacing Stephen McGrory and Andy Thomson replacing Joao Santos .
61.06
Julian Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Song controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Romarin Song takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
65.41
2-1Francisco Soto plays the ball forward to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Nunzio Tentoni but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.48
Tonino Gattuso flicks a high pass forward. Andy Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Castiglioni who gathers it comfortably.
69.18
Alejandro Castro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Castro shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
72.02
Dave Benali comes in with a late challenge on Julian Suarez. Dave Benali is given a warning by the referee! Julian Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.56
Julian Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queen of the South are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.43
Julian Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.02
Romarin Song knocks the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
83.50
Eduardo Helguera hacks Dave Benali from behind! The referee brings Eduardo Helguera to one side and gives him a warning! Dave Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.29
Roberto Tavares sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Kuzorra.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
23.3%
46.5%
30.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Suarez of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Castiglioni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Soto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ugo Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Suarez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Nunzio Tentoni (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Romarin Song (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Castillo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joachim Bernardi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gijs Davids (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tonino Gattuso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joao Santos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Benali (DEF) | 5 | |
| 12. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Amedeo Cudini (MID) |  | 3 |
| 14. | Andy Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |