Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 20,834 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Alberto Mendes knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but somehow Peter Allsopp manages to keep it out.
4.25
Alex Elliott makes a probing pass to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alec Naysmith!
9.58
0-0Heart of Midlothian are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.50
0-0Alberto Mendes knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.05
Alberto Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.09
0-0Alexei Pédron catches Alexander Stefanidis on the ankles. Alexei Pédron is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Stefanidis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.31
Noel Yoffou threads the ball through to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.10
1-0Alex Elliott makes a probing pass to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alec Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
33.12
1-0Stephen Hutchison threads the ball through to Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis whips in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.30
Stephen Hutchison makes a probing pass to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alec Naysmith!
39.04
Stephen Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
St Mirren start the second half!
47.19
Noel Yoffou chips the ball to his team mate, Lampros Triadis. Lampros Triadis sees space and advances. Lampros Triadis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexei Pédron.
49.38
Lampros Triadis threads the ball through to Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.46
Stephen Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lampros Triadis. Lampros Triadis chips the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
55.27
Oleg Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott knocks the ball forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Alec Naysmith manages to keep it out.
57.11
Lampros Triadis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.00
Noel Yoffou threads the ball through to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.58
Stephen Niven clumsily knocks into Lampros Triadis. The referee calls over Stephen Niven and warns him to calm down! Lampros Triadis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.02
Alex Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.55
Hannes Reimers passes the ball forward to Alberto Mendes. Alberto Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Yoffou.
67.12
Alexei Pédron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Mendes. Alberto Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Bremner.
69.48
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.24
Stephen Niven knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.21
Alex Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.51
Lampros Triadis flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
77.13
St Mirren are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.30
Hannes Reimers makes a simple pass to Alberto Mendes. Alberto Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Mendes shoots from long range but somehow Peter Allsopp manages to keep it out.
84.04
Noel Yoffou makes a probing pass to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
85.06
Noel Yoffou advances with the ball. Noel Yoffou kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Cleland.
87.27
Alberto Mendes knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Peter Allsopp easily smothers it!
89.50
Alex Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alec Naysmith.
90.00
Lampros Triadis brings the ball forward. Lampros Triadis whips in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
24.4%
46.5%
29.1%
Scorers