Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 9,062 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mckinlay.


0.00
St Mirren start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
Paolo Peruzzi flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Mboma who takes it down. Jean-Sebastien Mboma lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell makes a convincing header. David Birindelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.30
With vision, John Strachan picks a pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.18
John Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.27
Urvin Vonk plays the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
15.29
Matt Mason catches Paul Liddell on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Mason to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Liddell runs off the knock.
16.46
Callum Brady flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Allman collects the pass. Carlton Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.42
Urvin Vonk hacks Stephen McNeill from behind! The referee calls over Urvin Vonk and warns him to calm down! Stephen McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.15
Sylvain Richards flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McNeill controls it well on his chest. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Mason.
22.16
Matt Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Tavares. Filipe Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Hopkin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.45
Queens Park are in full control of this game.
27.30
Victor Ciechelsi flicks a high pass forward. Victor Abidal controls it well on his chest. Victor Abidal decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Abidal tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.03
Sylvain Richards makes a probing pass to Steffen Overath. Steffen Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.24
Callum Brady plays the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
39.03
Tiago Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Victor Abidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Abidal makes a probing pass to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Brady.
42.14
John Strachan laces a through ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.20
John Strachan makes a simple pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park kicking off!
47.44
Gavin Hendry clumsily knocks into Carlton Allman. The referee warns Gavin Hendry to calm down! Carlton Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.32
Filipe Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Liddell who takes it down. Duncan Liddell shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
57.29
Victor Abidal changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Abidal knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.48
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Sullivan replacing Carlton Allman and Massimo Franceschini replacing Stuart Hopkin .
67.13
Callum Brady makes a probing pass to John Strachan. John Strachan advances with the ball. John Strachan edges inside the box! John Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.20
Urvin Vonk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Strachan. John Strachan threads a neat ball through to Massimo Franceschini. Massimo Franceschini lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.59
Sylvain Richards passes the ball forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.06
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Naysmith replacing Callum Brady .
83.06
Neil Gemmill sees Victor Abidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Abidal makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Abidal knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.8%
40.5%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Abidal of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Scott Dalglish (GK)
6
2.Callum Brady (DEF)
6
3.Matt Mason (DEF)
6
4.Urvin Vonk (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Allman (MID)
6
6.Filipe Tavares (MID)
7
7.John Strachan (MID)
8
8.Paolo Peruzzi (MID)
6
9.Jean-Sebastien Mboma (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stuart Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Duncan Liddell (ATT)
7
 
12.Callum Naysmith (DEF)
6
13.Gavin Sullivan (ATT)
6
14.Massimo Franceschini (DEF)
6

1.David Birindelli (GK)
6
2.Neil Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Victor Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Semedo (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Jaschke (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Richards (MID)
7
7.Victor Abidal (MID)
9
8.Gavin Hendry (MID)
6
9.Stephen McNeill (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Paul Liddell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Steffen Overath (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Booth (MID)
0
13.William Rouxel (MID)
0
14.Matt Dickov (DEF)
0