Match Report


St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone     Queens ParkQueens Park
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan MatteoD. Matteo54
G
1
G
54Alex InglisA. Inglis
Darren WilliamsonD. Williamson53
D
2
D
64Scott StrachanS. Strachan
Stephen GallacherS. Gallacher52
D
3
D
56Gary DalglishG. Dalglish
Gary LawG. Law51
D
4
D
56Dominic MatteoD. Matteo
Garry YoungG. Young49
D
captain5
D
55Manuel CarvalhoM. Carvalho
Colin CampbellC. Campbell55
M
6
M
66Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister
Joe GreavesJ. Greaves53
M
7
M
63Ignacio BuskermolenI. Buskermolen
Stuart LawS. Law57
A
8
M
52David CollinsD. Collins
Chris GranttC. Grantt56
A
9captain
M
50David MacleanD. Maclean
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish53
A
10
A
59Garry HendryG. Hendry
Daniele DixonD. Dixon51
A
11
A
56Don DalglishD. Dalglish
 
Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison51
M
12
A
52Gavin LiddellG. Liddell
Richard DavidsonR. Davidson50
M
13
A
50Dale LightfootD. Lightfoot
Alex CollinsA. Collins50
M
14
G
49Alec YoungA. Young

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 11,459 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Dalglish.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park get the match underway!
2.11
Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.49
Joe Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Dixon who brings the ball under control. Daniele Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Alex Inglis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.45
Garry Young makes a simple pass to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law controls it well on his chest. Stuart Law lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.06
Colin Campbell catches Gary Dalglish on the ankles. Colin Campbell is shown the yellow card! Gary Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.32
Ignacio Buskermolen breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Ignacio Buskermolen stretches the opposition's defence. Ignacio Buskermolen threads the ball through to Garry Hendry but he's offside!
16.29
Ignacio Buskermolen flicks a high pass forward. Don Dalglish collects the pass. Don Dalglish makes a probing pass to David Collins but he's offside!
18.54
Showing composure, Garry Hendry plays the ball forward to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
22.35
Joe Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.58
Gary Law chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves plays the ball forward to Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.56
Joe Greaves barges into Ignacio Buskermolen. Joe Greaves is given a warning by the referee! Ignacio Buskermolen runs off the knock.
39.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Kevin Dalglish makes a probing pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from long range but Alex Inglis is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
49.17
Ignacio Buskermolen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ignacio Buskermolen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
54.17
With vision, Dominic Mcallister laces a weighted ball forward to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Garry Hendry takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Dalglish plays the ball forward to Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo threads a neat ball through to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.51
Dominic Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Duncan Matteo!
69.49
Don Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gallacher.
71.24
Gary Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins brings the ball forward. David Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queens Park!
75.09
Dominic Matteo flicks a high pass forward to David Collins who brings the ball under control. David Collins plays the ball forward to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.44
Kevin Dalglish makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Dalglish shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
79.55
Ignacio Buskermolen kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.57
David Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
83.21
Ignacio Buskermolen passes the ball forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.25
Stephen Gallacher sees Colin Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Chris Grantt collects the pass. Chris Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Inglis who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Stephen Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Joe Greaves who gracefully takes it down. Joe Greaves sees Colin Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Campbell makes a simple pass, allowing Daniele Dixon to run into the box. Daniele Dixon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Alex Inglis reads it well. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

St. Johnstone

Queens Park
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
30%
47.1%
22.9%

Scorers
Kevin Dalglish 3
Colin Campbell 22
Garry Hendry 54
Don Dalglish 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Dalglish of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Matteo (GK)
6
2.Darren Williamson (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Gary Law (DEF)
6
5.Garry Young (DEF)
6
6.Colin Campbell (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Joe Greaves (MID)
7
8.Stuart Law (ATT)
6
9.Chris Grantt (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daniele Dixon (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Hutchison (MID)
0
13.Richard Davidson (MID)
0
14.Alex Collins (MID)
0

1.Alex Inglis (GK)
6
2.Scott Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Gary Dalglish (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Manuel Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Ignacio Buskermolen (MID)
8
8.David Collins (MID)
7
9.David Maclean (MID)
6
10.Garry Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Don Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gavin Liddell (ATT)
0
13.Dale Lightfoot (ATT)
0
14.Alec Young (GK)
0