Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Motherwell. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Sullivan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Sullivan.
0.00
0-0St Mirren kick off!
2.56
0-0Kevin Hendry makes a probing pass to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson plays a quick one-two with Garry Mason and rushes in on goal... Alex Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Julian LaCrone manages to gather it.
4.25
0-0Pedro Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Don Liddell who takes it down. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.49
0-0Kevin Hendry catches Gianmatteo Ginestra on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Gianmatteo Ginestra stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.19
0-0Pedro Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.02
Mateus Passo threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.38
Alan Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.30
0-1Guy Sabin takes the throw-in. Gianmatteo Ginestra flicks the ball to his team mate, Guy Sabin. Guy Sabin knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
22.16
Guy Sabin makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.49
Gianmatteo Ginestra sees space and advances. Gianmatteo Ginestra shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Neil Mcallister!
30.27
Alex Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Julian LaCrone. Excellent save.
33.48
Don Liddell plays the ball forward to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
34.02
Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Don Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Liddell threads a neat ball through to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.38
Gavin Davidson advances with the ball. Gavin Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Julian LaCrone.
39.59
1-1Gavin Davidson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alex Henderson tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.29
Billy Matteo threads a neat ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Mason. Garry Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.08
Yassine Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Guy Sabin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guy Sabin flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Motherwell kick off the second half!
47.58
Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Blanco collects the pass. Pedro Blanco knocks the ball forward to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
48.29
Alex Henderson hits a low pass to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateus Passo.
49.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Fenton plays the ball forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Veloso.
51.52
Jonathan Mcgreal lofts the ball long. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.14
57.54
Kevin Hendry advances with the ball. Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Alan Fenton who brings the ball under control. Alan Fenton shoots from 20 yards. Julian LaCrone gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
60.15
Gianmatteo Ginestra sees a break and surges forward. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.12
Luis Renier flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Ginestra controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Ginestra darts forward. Gianmatteo Ginestra lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin makes a convincing header. Neil Mcallister easily picks it out of the air!
65.39
Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alan Fenton collects the pass. Alan Fenton makes a simple pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.45
Billy Matteo passes the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Julian LaCrone gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
67.21
Don Liddell barges into Yassine Abdellaoui. The referee calls over Don Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Yassine Abdellaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.19
Luis Renier threads a neat ball through to Yassine Abdellaoui. Yassine Abdellaoui flicks a high ball forward to Colin Ferguson who gracefully takes it down. Colin Ferguson shoots from distance. Neil Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.18
Guy Sabin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
73.29
Alan Fenton sees Alex Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Mason and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex Henderson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Henderson!
77.19
3-1Alan Fenton clumsily knocks into Gianmatteo Ginestra. Alan Fenton is warned by the referee! Gianmatteo Ginestra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.44
Pedro Blanco darts forward. Pedro Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
81.50
Billy Matteo makes a probing pass to Alan Fenton. Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Fenton plays the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton whips the ball goalwards with his head. Julian LaCrone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.01
Billy Matteo takes it forward alone. Billy Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Julian LaCrone easily smothers it!
90.00
Alan Fenton laces a through ball forward to Garry Mason. Garry Mason runs straight at the defence! Garry Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
13
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
23.6%
41.6%
34.8%
Scorers
| Alex Henderson 34, 73, 78 Don Liddell 52 Alan Fenton 81 Garry Mason 90 | Gianmatteo Ginestra 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Henderson of St Mirren |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Hendry (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jonathan Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Liddell (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Pedro Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alan Fenton (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Garry Mason (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gavin Davidson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pierpaolo Cerioni (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marek Dudek (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Julian LaCrone (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Renier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mateus Passo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yassine Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guy Sabin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Alec Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francis Lestin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Gainza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Benedetto Tacchi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ben Bishop (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alen Cvitanovic (MID) | 0 | |