Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 17,868 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Glass.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Stephen Sullivan makes a probing pass to Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
6.03
Stephen Sullivan makes a probing pass to Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
8.38
0-1Miguel Delgado makes a strong solo run forward. Miguel Delgado makes a probing pass to Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell connects with a diving header. Adrian Caldwell scores for Queen of the South!!
12.37
Nabil Geerinckx knocks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
14.31
0-1Alec Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Nabil Geerinckx collects the pass. Nabil Geerinckx chips the ball to his team mate, David Greig. David Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Joao Almeida and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from David Greig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Fabio Debaets.
18.41
Without breaking stride, Erwin Van Barneveld plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell surges forward with the ball. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
20.13
Martin Cano gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Gabriele Bianchini shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.55
Martin Cano kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Perez. Jose Perez makes a simple pass to Gabriele Bianchini. Gabriele Bianchini lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Breitner. Albrecht Breitner makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Fabio Debaets had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
26.46
1-1David McStay passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gabriele Bianchini. Gabriele Bianchini threads the ball through to David McStay but he's offside!
39.13
1-1Craig Young flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Stephen Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Cano.
44.50
Ulrich Goussé makes a simple pass to Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Henderson.
45.00
Nabil Geerinckx threads a neat ball through to David McStay. David McStay takes it forward alone. David McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
47.58
Ulrich Goussé flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
53.49
1-1Adrian Caldwell clumsily knocks into Martin Cano. The referee brings Adrian Caldwell to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Cano stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.12
David McStay plays the ball forward to Joao Almeida. Joao Almeida runs straight at the defence! Joao Almeida side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.26
1-1Albrecht Breitner hacks Stephen Sullivan from behind! Albrecht Breitner is shown the yellow card! Stephen Sullivan runs off the knock.
57.03
Nabil Geerinckx makes a simple pass to Joao Almeida. Joao Almeida shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
67.50
1-1Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Scott Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Billy Thompson happens to be in the right place to block it.
69.44
1-1Motherwell are in full control of this game.
75.24
Miguel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Goussé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ulrich Goussé flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
77.56
Stephen Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell edges inside the box! Stephen Campbell shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
78.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.54
Martin Cano kicks a strong pass forward to Nabil Geerinckx. Nabil Geerinckx threads a neat ball through to David Greig. David Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Breitner. Albrecht Breitner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.35
David McStay hits it upfield. Nabil Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriele Bianchini. Gabriele Bianchini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.58
Stephen Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.01
Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Adrian Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Loureiro. Ricardo Loureiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Craig Young makes a simple pass to Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Adam Eadie.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
34.2%
43.4%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Caldwell of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Eadie (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jose Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Cano (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alec Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nabil Geerinckx (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | David McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joao Almeida (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Albrecht Breitner (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 10. | David Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gabriele Bianchini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gianni Adami (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Greig (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Faria (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fabio Debaets (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Craig Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Delgado (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Erwin Van Barneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Campbell (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Stephen Sullivan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ulrich Goussé (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin McStay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Scott Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Caldwell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Scott Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Perez (GK) | 0 | |