Match Report


Queen of the SouthQueen of the South     MotherwellMotherwell
Adrian BrownAdrian Brown Noel Henry Noel Henry
Fabio DebaetsF. Debaets60
G
1
G
73Adam EadieA. Eadie
Miguel DelgadoM. Delgado68
D
2
D
76Jose PerezJ. Perez
Erwin Van BarneveldE. Van Barneveld64
D
3
D
69Martin CanoM. Cano
Craig YoungC. Young54
D
4
D
72Alec HendersonA. Henderson
Stephen CampbellS. Campbell68
M
5
D
68Billy ThompsonB. Thompson
Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan79
M
captain6captain
M
63Gianni AdamiG. Adami
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn57
M
7
M
60Nabil GeerinckxN. Geerinckx
Ricardo LoureiroR. Loureiro57
M
8
A
63Joao AlmeidaJ. Almeida
Scott CaldwellS. Caldwell60
A
9
A
54Albrecht BreitnerA. Breitner
Jason ScholesJ. Scholes63
A
10
A
60David GreigD. Greig
Adrian CaldwellA. Caldwell56
A
11
A
73Gabriele BianchiniG. Bianchini
 
Victor PerezV. Perez59
G
12
M
60David McStayD. McStay
Vasco PostigaV. Postiga54
D
13
A
57Andy GreigA. Greig
Ulrich GousséU. Goussé55
M
14
D
57Alexandre FariaA. Faria

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 19,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Hutchison.


0.00
Motherwell kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
Miguel Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes makes a probing pass to Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
4.57
Nabil Geerinckx sees Gianni Adami in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Adami lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Almeida. Joao Almeida flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.34
Nabil Geerinckx flicks a high ball forward to Gianni Adami who gracefully takes it down. Gianni Adami knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Joao Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.37
Jose Perez makes a strong solo run forward. Jose Perez flicks a high pass forward. Joao Almeida controls it well on his chest. Joao Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joao Almeida!
21.56
Nabil Geerinckx chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Adami. Gianni Adami lofts in a cross ball towards David Greig. David Greig makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.42
Craig Young sees space and advances. Craig Young plays the ball forward to Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.05
Nabil Geerinckx runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nabil Geerinckx shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
28.00
Erwin Van Barneveld makes a strong solo run forward. Erwin Van Barneveld knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes heads the ball goalwards. Adam Eadie easily punches it away to safety.
33.13
Gavin Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.43
Jason Scholes barges into Jose Perez. The referee calls over Jason Scholes and shows him a yellow card! Jose Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.50
Jose Perez makes a simple pass to Nabil Geerinckx. Nabil Geerinckx knocks the ball forward to Joao Almeida. Joao Almeida shoots from long range. Joao Almeida scores for Motherwell!!
42.02
Jason Scholes clumsily knocks into Nabil Geerinckx. Jason Scholes is warned by the referee! Nabil Geerinckx carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Craig Young flicks a high pass forward. Jason Scholes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Scholes flicks a high ball forward to Scott Caldwell who takes it down. Scott Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
48.30
Craig Young flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Van Barneveld who brings the ball under control. Erwin Van Barneveld controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.10
Gianni Adami surges forward with the ball. Gianni Adami whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Geerinckx. Nabil Geerinckx powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.53
Stephen Sullivan advances with the ball. Stephen Sullivan rushes past Billy Thompson! Stephen Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Adrian Caldwell plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Adam Eadie manages to keep it out.
61.26
Stephen Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.09
Craig Young darts forward. Craig Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.28
Gianni Adami makes a probing pass to Nabil Geerinckx. Nabil Geerinckx shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.31
Gavin Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.23
Martin Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Greig. David Greig whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Breitner. Albrecht Breitner directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
72.32
Nabil Geerinckx threads a neat ball through to Gianni Adami. Gianni Adami whips in a cross ball towards Gabriele Bianchini. Gabriele Bianchini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gabriele Bianchini!
75.03
Gianni Adami threads a neat ball through to David Greig. David Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.21
Jason Scholes comes in with a late challenge on Alec Henderson. The referee calls over Jason Scholes again and warns him to calm down! Alec Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.12
Jason Scholes clumsily knocks into Billy Thompson. The referee brings Jason Scholes to one side and gives him yet another warning! Billy Thompson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.20
Jose Perez flicks a high pass forward to Nabil Geerinckx who brings the ball under control. Nabil Geerinckx makes a probing pass to Gabriele Bianchini. Gabriele Bianchini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Motherwell are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.24
Ricardo Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Sullivan who takes it down. Stephen Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Adam Eadie had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Queen of the South

Motherwell
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Stephen Sullivan 54
Scott Caldwell 83
Joao Almeida 5, 8, 14, 36
Gabriele Bianchini 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Almeida of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Fabio Debaets (GK)
6
2.Miguel Delgado (DEF)
6
3.Erwin Van Barneveld (DEF)
6
4.Craig Young (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
6.Stephen Sullivan (MID)goal scored
8
7.Gavin Meiklejohn (MID)
6
8.Ricardo Loureiro (MID)
6
9.Scott Caldwell (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jason Scholes (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Adrian Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Victor Perez (GK)
0
13.Vasco Postiga (DEF)
0
14.Ulrich Goussé (MID)
0

1.Adam Eadie (GK)
6
2.Jose Perez (DEF)
6
3.Martin Cano (DEF)
6
4.Alec Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Billy Thompson (DEF)
6
6.Gianni Adami (MID)
8
7.Nabil Geerinckx (MID)
7
8.Joao Almeida (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Albrecht Breitner (ATT)
6
10.David Greig (ATT)
6
11.Gabriele Bianchini (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.David McStay (MID)
0
13.Andy Greig (ATT)
0
14.Alexandre Faria (DEF)
0