Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play Getafe in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Queen of the South lead by 2-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.


0.00
The first half starts with Queen of the South kicking off!
9.05
Del Beattie knocks the ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell shoots from 20 yards but Jurek Deyna is on top of it.
10.22
Victor Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Gary Maddison who brings the ball under control. Gary Maddison whips in a cross ball towards Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
12.01
Del Beattie sees a break and surges forward. Del Beattie shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.28
Steve Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell collects the pass. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Dalglish!
18.45
Steve Defoe clumsily knocks into Alfredo Marin. Steve Defoe is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Marin runs off the knock.
26.47
Alfredo Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Elkin Maldonado keeps it out!
28.07
Victor Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero whips in a cross ball towards Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.05
Billy Brady sees Matt James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Beukenkamp.
33.47
Andrés Yanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Ahrens. Malte Ahrens sees space and advances. Malte Ahrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.12
Marino Beukenkamp flicks a high pass forward. Victor Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Victor Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Romero controls it well on his chest. Rafael Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi makes a deft header. Solid save from Elkin Maldonado. What a great pair of hands!
38.06
Maurizio Mero knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.46
Billy Brady passes the ball forward to Del Beattie. Del Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James makes a great pass forward. Jakob Lange runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Victor Pichichi clumsily knocks into Duncan Liddell. The referee calls over Victor Pichichi and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half. The Getafe players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Getafe kick off!
55.28
Del Beattie makes a simple pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.19
Getafe have made a substitution with Pedro Mendes replacing Alfredo Marin .
65.30
Aziz Guillou catches Raul Tostado on the ankles. The referee calls over Aziz Guillou and shows him a yellow card! Raul Tostado stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.30
Free kick to Getafe just outside the area...
66.04
Raul Tostado steps up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
69.11
Maurizio Mero knocks the ball forward to Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
71.40
Victor Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
73.20
Vincenzo Hoeness passes the ball forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aziz Guillou.
77.37
Getafe have made a substitution with Romero P. Santos replacing Rafael Romero .
81.53
Pedro Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison plays a one-two with Pedro Mendes and rushes in on goal... Gary Maddison rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.17
Maurizio Mero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes threads a neat ball through to Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.46
Matt James makes a beautiful solo run. Matt James knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
24.7%
46.6%
28.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Liddell of Queen of the South

Match Ratings
1.Elkin Maldonado (GK)
8
2.Malte Ahrens (DEF)
6
3.Billy Brady (DEF)
7
4.Aziz Guillou (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Andrés Yanez (DEF)
6
6.Del Beattie (MID)
7
7.Matt James (MID)
8
8.Steve Defoe (MID)
6
9.Scott Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jakob Lange (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Liddell (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jorge Veloso (DEF)
0
13.Andy Gough (MID)
0
14.Martin Parker (ATT)
0

1.Jurek Deyna (GK)
6
2.Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
6
4.Maurizio Mero (DEF)
6
5.Marino Beukenkamp (DEF)
6
6.Alfredo Marin (MID)
6
7.Victor Pichichi (MID)yellow card
7
8.Gary Maddison (ATT)
6
9.Rafael Romero (ATT)
7
10.Raul Tostado (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)
6
 
12.Romero P. Santos (ATT)
6
13.Neil Grant (MID)
0
14.Pedro Mendes (MID)
6