Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play Paris Saint-Germain in this European Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
8.40
0-0Nicolas Soloy knocks the ball forward to Francis Wright. Francis Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard White who gathers it comfortably.
14.37
1-0Ger Hosé brings the ball forward. Ger Hosé makes a simple pass to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger whips in a cross ball towards Mihai Ripanu. Mihai Ripanu flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Esteban Soria has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.38
1-0Nicolas Soloy flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergiy Sobolyev. Sergiy Sobolyev lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Wright. Francis Wright directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
21.03
1-0St. Johnstone are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
26.38
1-0Klas Dahlin barges into Fritz Girard. Klas Dahlin is shown the yellow card! Fritz Girard stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.19
Ger Hosé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Drazen Zilic. Drazen Zilic advances with the ball. Drazen Zilic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fritz Girard.
39.50
Ger Hosé kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Medina. Leonardo Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mihai Ripanu. Mihai Ripanu shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.11
Drazen Zilic makes a probing pass to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.21
Drazen Zilic decides to run forward with the ball. Drazen Zilic goes all the way! Drazen Zilic tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
51.40
Lawrence Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergiy Sobolyev. Sergiy Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Wright. Francis Wright heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.43
Danny Blatsis knocks the ball forward to Klas Dahlin. Klas Dahlin tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.21
Leonardo Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball towards Mihai Ripanu. Mihai Ripanu directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.40
Gavin Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Drazen Zilic. Drazen Zilic knocks the ball forward to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.43
2-0Leonardo Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Klas Dahlin. Klas Dahlin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Esteban Soria is on top of it.
63.50
Moreno Gissi passes the ball forward to Sergiy Sobolyev. Sergiy Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball towards Mahfoud Bendjaballah. Mahfoud Bendjaballah directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
66.26
Salomon Essbjorn knocks the ball forward to Lawrence Hall. Lawrence Hall passes the ball forward to Mahfoud Bendjaballah. Mahfoud Bendjaballah shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Richard White!
72.49
Duncan Hopkin makes a probing pass to Lawrence Hall. Lawrence Hall threads the ball through to Mahfoud Bendjaballah. Mahfoud Bendjaballah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ger Hosé.
73.13
Duncan Hopkin threads the ball through to Francisco Garcia. Francisco Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Wright. Francis Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.19
Kevin Law passes the ball forward to Drazen Zilic. Drazen Zilic kicks a strong pass forward to Klas Dahlin. Klas Dahlin plays a perfect one-two with Mihai Ripanu and rushes in on goal... Klas Dahlin rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Esteban Soria easily smothers it!
79.50
Lawrence Hall decides to run forward with the ball. Lawrence Hall shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Richard White!
81.04
Danny Blatsis knocks the ball forward to Klas Dahlin. Klas Dahlin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Esteban Soria who gathers it comfortably.
83.48
Salomon Essbjorn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lawrence Hall. Lawrence Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Wright. Francis Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Sergiy Sobolyev. Sergiy Sobolyev heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergiy Sobolyev!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.6%
Scorers