Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     Queen of the SouthQueen of the South
Scott TubbrittScott Tubbritt Adrian Brown Adrian Brown
Cosimo ChiesaC. Chiesa63
G
captain1
G
60Fabio DebaetsF. Debaets
Fabio Ait AtmaneF. Ait Atmane62
D
2
D
68Miguel DelgadoM. Delgado
Craig CampbellC. Campbell72
D
3
D
65Erwin Van BarneveldE. Van Barneveld
John BradyJ. Brady54
D
4
D
54Vasco PostigaV. Postiga
Andres MoralesA. Morales68
D
5
M
68Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn52
M
6captain
M
79Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan
Tobias PalumboT. Palumbo62
M
7
M
55Ulrich GousséU. Goussé
Neil LiddellN. Liddell57
M
8
M
58Ricardo LoureiroR. Loureiro
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell64
A
9
A
60Scott CaldwellS. Caldwell
Albert CortesA. Cortes55
A
10
A
63Jason ScholesJ. Scholes
Jody EvansJ. Evans69
A
11
A
57Adrian CaldwellA. Caldwell
 
Callum ElliottC. Elliott54
G
12
G
59Victor PerezV. Perez
Alec HendersonA. Henderson51
M
13
D
54Craig YoungC. Young
Colin HendryC. Hendry50
A
14
M
57Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 17,191 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Queen of the South kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
With some swift thinking, John Brady plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Albert Cortes and rushes in on goal... Craig Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.08
Ulrich Goussé flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Loureiro who takes it down. Ricardo Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
6.47
Stephen Campbell passes the ball forward to Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.11
Andres Morales makes a probing pass to Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo threads a neat ball through to Jody Evans. Jody Evans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.47
With some swift thinking, Miguel Delgado plays the ball forward to Ulrich Goussé. Ulrich Goussé sees space and advances. Ulrich Goussé whips in a cross ball towards Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
14.55
Tobias Palumbo threads a neat ball through to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Liddell shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.20
With a delightful solo run, Neil Liddell stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Liddell shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
22.51
Billy Gemmell catches Vasco Postiga on the ankles. Billy Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Vasco Postiga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.50
Tobias Palumbo takes it forward alone. Tobias Palumbo deftly passes the ball to Jody Evans, releasing him through on goal. Miguel Delgado catches Jody Evans on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
24.50
The referee points to the spot..
26.44
Craig Meiklejohn takes a cautious run up. It's in!! Fabio Debaets had no chance!!
27.09
Neil Liddell threads the ball through to Jody Evans. Jody Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Debaets who gathers it comfortably.
34.59
With great vision, Craig Campbell plays the ball forward to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Neil Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
36.49
Fabio Ait Atmane sees Tobias Palumbo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Palumbo threads a neat ball through to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.22
Tobias Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Evans. Jody Evans threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fabio Debaets is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.56
Neil Liddell catches Stephen Sullivan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Sullivan runs off the knock.
44.45
Tobias Palumbo catches Erwin Van Barneveld on the ankles. Tobias Palumbo is shown the yellow card! Erwin Van Barneveld hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Neil Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Craig Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Craig Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
48.15
With some swift thinking, Ricardo Loureiro plays the ball forward to Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
55.37
Ayr United are in full control of this game.
57.14
Billy Gemmell makes a simple pass to Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.57
John Brady plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Palumbo who takes it down. Tobias Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Fabio Debaets!
66.22
Craig Campbell threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Evans and advances towards the goal... Tobias Palumbo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Fabio Debaets. Excellent save.
67.27
Erwin Van Barneveld flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Goussé collects the pass. These players appear to think like one. Without breaking stride, Ulrich Goussé plays the ball forward to Ricardo Loureiro. Ricardo Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Meiklejohn.
71.30
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Loureiro plays the ball forward to Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.16
Billy Gemmell hits a low pass to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Fabio Debaets.
73.29
Neil Liddell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Adrian Caldwell gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
77.50
Stephen Sullivan surges forward with the ball. Stephen Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Cosimo Chiesa punches it away to safety.
79.10
Craig Campbell takes it forward alone. Craig Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Evans. Jody Evans shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
83.03
Miguel Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich Goussé. Ulrich Goussé sees Scott Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queen of the South are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.19
Ulrich Goussé flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Campbell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.18
Craig Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Postiga.
90.00
Fabio Ait Atmane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo advances with the ball. Tobias Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Queen of the South
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
25.5%
41.5%
33%

Scorers
Craig Meiklejohn 26 (p)
Billy Gemmell 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabio Debaets of Queen of the South

Match Ratings
1.Cosimo Chiesa (GK)
6
2.Fabio Ait Atmane (DEF)
6
3.Craig Campbell (DEF)
7
4.John Brady (DEF)
6
5.Andres Morales (DEF)
6
6.Craig Meiklejohn (MID)goal scored
8
7.Tobias Palumbo (MID)yellow card
8
8.Neil Liddell (MID)yellow card
8
9.Billy Gemmell (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Albert Cortes (ATT)
6
11.Jody Evans (ATT)
7
 
12.Callum Elliott (GK)
0
13.Alec Henderson (MID)
0
14.Colin Hendry (ATT)
0

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