Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queen of the South and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queen of the South and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Craig Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Brady.
4.49
0-0Andy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Craig Hutchison passes the ball forward to Martin Hall. Martin Hall whips in a cross ball towards Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton powers a header at goal but is denied by Elkin Maldonado. Excellent save.
9.45
0-0Andy Gough catches Gavin Davidson on the ankles. The referee warns Andy Gough to calm down! Gavin Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.23
Jorge Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Andy Gough who brings the ball under control. Andy Gough runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
16.08
Jakob Lange comes in with a late challenge on Alan Fenton. The referee brings Jakob Lange to one side and gives him a warning! Alan Fenton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.43
Matt James flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza heads the ball goalwards but Neil Mcallister is on top of it.
26.16
0-1Alan Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Davidson who takes it down. Gavin Davidson sees Alan Fenton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alan Fenton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alan Fenton!
30.06
Aziz Guillou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.42
Duncan Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.21
Andy Gough threads the ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Mcgreal.
45.00
Don Cleland threads the ball through to Andy Souness. Andy Souness darts forward. Andy Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson beats his man to it with a header but Elkin Maldonado is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St Mirren kick off!
47.56
Alan Fenton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Brady.
54.23
1-1Alan Fenton catches Duncan Liddell on the ankles. Alan Fenton is shown the yellow card! Duncan Liddell runs off the knock.
57.41
Andy Souness pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.26
1-1Andy Gough sees a break and surges forward. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
66.14
Alan Fenton flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.51
Aziz Guillou passes the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James passes the ball forward to Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Souness.
71.08
Andy Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Neil Mcallister!
72.28
Andy Gough sees Scott Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Dalglish skips past Kevin Hendry! Scott Dalglish shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.24
Andy Gough flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Riza controls it well on his chest. Kevin Riza threads a neat, attacking ball through to Matt James. Matt James takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.46
Matt James makes a probing pass to Andy Gough. Andy Gough whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.24
4-1Kevin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton passes the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hall. Martin Hall whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Veloso clears it off the line with his head!
85.42
Kevin Riza flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Gough whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Kevin Riza sees Scott Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Neil Mcallister keeps it out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
22.9%
45.8%
31.3%
Scorers
| Andy Gough 34 Scott Dalglish 72 Matt James 75 Duncan Liddell 78 | Alan Fenton 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Gough of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Elkin Maldonado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jorge Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aziz Guillou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andrés Yanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Gough (MID) |  | 10 |
| 7. | Kevin Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt James (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Scott Dalglish (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jakob Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Malte Ahrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Defoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rainer Kühn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mick Froggatt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alan Fenton (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Martin Hall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dale Lawton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Mason (ATT) | 0 | |