Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 18,859 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 Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Queen of the South start the match!
3.16
Amedeo Tatti knocks the ball forward to Scott Rae. With imagination, Scott Rae laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Campos. Alberto Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Souness. Andy Souness gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.06
Jason Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
9.28
Jason Scholes comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Sullo. The referee calls over Jason Scholes and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Sullo runs off the knock.
12.53
Eugenio Sullo flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinando Binotto controls it well on his chest. Ferdinando Binotto makes a probing pass to Andy Souness. Andy Souness skips past Erwin Van Barneveld! Some world-class footwork from Andy Souness provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
14.51
Eugenio Sullo flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Mason collects the pass. Gilles Mason flicks a high ball forward to Mario Nelisse who takes it down. Mario Nelisse plays a quick one-two with Scott Rae and rushes in on goal... Mario Nelisse rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
15.37
Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.08
Scott Rae makes a probing pass to Alberto Campos. Alberto Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Binotto. Ferdinando Binotto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.37
Miguel Delgado barges into Alberto Campos. Miguel Delgado is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Campos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.24
Miguel Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Stephen Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Sullivan shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
32.26
Ferdinando Binotto makes a simple pass to Andy Souness. Andy Souness knocks the ball forward, putting Alberto Campos through on goal. Alberto Campos shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Vasco Postiga.
36.44
Stephen Sullivan makes a probing pass to Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
40.26
Scott Rae hacks Ulrich Goussé from behind! Scott Rae is shown the yellow card! Ulrich Goussé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.24
Amedeo Tatti threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mason. Gilles Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae sees Alberto Campos just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Stephen Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Jason Scholes who takes it down. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off the second half!
47.44
Eugenio Sullo flicks a high pass forward. Scott Rae comfortably collects the pass. Scott Rae brings the ball forward. Scott Rae cuts inside the box! Scott Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
48.25
Eugenio Sullo surges forward with the ball. With imagination, Eugenio Sullo picks a pass forward to Andy Souness. Andy Souness shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
49.33
Showing composure, Ulrich Goussé laces a through ball forward to Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan makes a pass forward but Jason Scholes is yards offside!
51.02
Amedeo Tatti threads the ball through to Ferdinando Binotto. Ferdinando Binotto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.50
Garry Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mason. Gilles Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Nelisse. Mario Nelisse knocks the ball forward to Ferdinando Binotto but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.10
Ricardo Loureiro makes a simple pass to Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.05
Vasco Postiga makes a probing pass to Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell makes an attacking run forward. Scott Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.58
Amedeo Tatti makes a simple pass to Gilles Mason. Gilles Mason passes the ball forward to Andy Souness. Andy Souness threads a neat ball through to Mario Nelisse. Mario Nelisse side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Fabio Debaets. Excellent save.
69.29
David White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Rae. Scott Rae makes an attacking run forward. Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Mason controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gilles Mason tries a spectacular strike but Fabio Debaets is on top of it.
72.33
Stephen Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Bakary Koschmieder replacing Alberto Campos .
78.35
Vasco Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Goussé who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Goussé knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
79.40
Ferdinando Binotto kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Koschmieder. Bakary Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Postiga.
83.46
Ferdinando Binotto flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Mason collects the pass. Gilles Mason rushes past Miguel Delgado! Gilles Mason cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
84.56
Erwin Van Barneveld knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Goussé. Ulrich Goussé makes a beautiful solo run. Ulrich Goussé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Sullo.
90.00
Scott Rae takes it forward alone. Scott Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fabio Debaets gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Sullivan of Queen of the South

Match Ratings
1.Gerhard Kistner (GK)
6
2.David White (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Sullo (DEF)
7
4.Amedeo Tatti (DEF)
6
5.Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Mason (MID)
7
7.Scott Rae (MID)yellow card
8
8.Ferdinando Binotto (MID)goal scored
8
9.Mario Nelisse (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Campos (ATT)
7
11.Andy Souness (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Johnny Sopalski (DEF)
0
13.Alex James (MID)
0
14.Bakary Koschmieder (ATT)
6