Match Report
| St Mirren | St Mirren |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Naysmith | A. Naysmith |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Helder Fernandes | H. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Brenny Helder | B. Helder |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Gary Cleland | G. Cleland | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Colin Sullivan | C. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Alexei Pédron | A. Pédron |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Gavin Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Andy McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Dominic Hansen | D. Hansen | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Richard Dickov | R. Dickov | |||||||||
| Alberto Mendes | A. Mendes | | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Andy Matteo | A. Matteo | |||||||||
| Stephen Niven | S. Niven | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | David Fernandes | D. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Craig Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 53 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 |  | Evans Brevi | E. Brevi | |||||||||
| Eduardo Monteiro | E. Monteiro | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 |  | Gerhard Haller | G. Haller | |||||||||
| Martin Jonssen | M. Jonssen |  | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Duncan Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 16,942 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Colin Sullivan advances with the ball. Colin Sullivan takes it forward alone. Colin Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.45
0-1David Fernandes decides to run forward with the ball. David Fernandes shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.47
0-1David Fernandes hacks Alberto Mendes from behind! The referee calls over David Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Alberto Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.56
0-1Dominic Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.51
Alberto Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Mendes shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.32
Gary Cleland threads the ball through to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell takes it forward alone. Craig Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Helder Fernandes.
26.41
Alexei Pédron makes a probing pass to Alberto Mendes. Alberto Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro shoots from outside the area but somehow Helder Fernandes manages to keep it out.
27.49
Gavin Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Richard Dickov shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.49
0-1Alberto Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Jonssen. Martin Jonssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.57
David Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn shoots from distance but it flies wide!
39.42
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
David Fernandes makes a probing pass to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the second half underway!
48.40
Andy Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.44
Andy Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Brevi. Evans Brevi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alec Naysmith manages to gather it comfortably.
51.13
Colin Sullivan makes a simple pass to Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov advances with the ball. Richard Dickov shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.50
Andy Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
61.47
Alberto Mendes makes a simple pass to Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.23
Alberto Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
67.23
0-2Brenny Helder threads the ball through to Alberto Mendes. Alberto Mendes knocks the ball forward to Martin Jonssen. Martin Jonssen kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Monteiro but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.41
Dominic Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
72.12
David Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Brevi. Evans Brevi whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
77.23
Craig Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Martin Jonssen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.26
David Fernandes hacks Alberto Mendes from behind! David Fernandes is warned by the referee again! Alberto Mendes runs off the knock.
79.03
Alexei Pédron knocks the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.21
Alberto Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Jonssen. Martin Jonssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Sullivan.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
28.4%
48.1%
23.5%
Scorers