Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Queen of the South. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Queen of the South are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Queen of the South are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Motherwell get the match underway!
2.56
0-1Kevin Riza picks a pass forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Duncan Liddell scores for Queen of the South!!
6.20
0-1Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin flicks the ball with his head. Elkin Maldonado didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.02
0-1Garry Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andrés Yanez.
12.28
Hauke Schnellinger threads a neat ball through to Matt Law. Matt Law threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Veloso.
14.04
0-1Kevin Riza clumsily knocks into Fernando Ribeiro. The referee calls over Kevin Riza and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Gough plays the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
27.52
0-1Aziz Guillou takes a long throw-in. Billy Brady takes it forward alone. Billy Brady makes an attacking run forward. Billy Brady plays a quick one-two with Duncan Liddell and rushes in on goal... Billy Brady takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.44
0-1Fernando Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Billy Brady clears it off the line with his head!
30.49
0-1Stanley Gallagher hacks Matt James from behind! Stanley Gallagher is warned by the referee! Matt James stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.55
Kevin Aelbrecht kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.47
Duncan Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange skips past Colin Inglis! Some good footwork from Jakob Lange provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.18
Hauke Schnellinger knocks the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.50
Kevin Aelbrecht hits a low pass to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.45
Kevin Aelbrecht knocks the ball forward to Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Hauke Schnellinger sees space and advances. Hauke Schnellinger makes a beautiful solo run. Hauke Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Elkin Maldonado had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off the second half!
51.06
Stanley Gallagher makes a probing pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.43
Hauke Schnellinger clumsily knocks into Jakob Lange. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Lange stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.51
2-2Motherwell have made a substitution with Don Henderson replacing Garry Meiklejohn .
61.60
Billy Brady threads the ball through to Matt James. Matt James shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.51
Hauke Schnellinger clumsily knocks into Kevin Riza. Hauke Schnellinger is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Riza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.49
With a delightful solo run, Aziz Guillou stretches the opposition's defence. Aziz Guillou tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.56
Aziz Guillou decides to run forward with the ball. Aziz Guillou lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.55
Andy Gough passes the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish edges inside the box! Scott Dalglish muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.55
Motherwell have made a substitution with Andy Strachan replacing Stanley Gallagher .
78.49
Hauke Schnellinger hits a low pass to Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Elkin Maldonado. Excellent save.
79.43
Kevin Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Gough. Andy Gough outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Dominic Gemmill is on top of it.
85.45
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Don Henderson collects the pass. Don Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Elkin Maldonado. Excellent save.
90.00
Jorge Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Brady. Billy Brady sees Kevin Riza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
25.3%
49.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Duncan Hopkin 45 Alec Law 51 | Duncan Liddell 3 Jakob Lange 34, 68 Scott Dalglish 76 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Lange of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stanley Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Schnellinger (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Colin Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Aelbrecht (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Law (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Hopkin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Andy Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Elkin Maldonado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jorge Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aziz Guillou (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andrés Yanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Gough (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Riza (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Matt James (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Dalglish (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jakob Lange (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Malte Ahrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Defoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rainer Kühn (ATT) | 0 | |