Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 17,597 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Don Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Don Strachan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
3.46
0-0Youssouf Collot sees Peter Strasser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Strasser shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.28
0-0Henning Iversen sees Rodrigo Barajas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.46
Aldo Galvan flicks a high ball forward to Henning Iversen who takes it down. Henning Iversen chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas plays a scrappy one-two with Emile Walsh and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Barajas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Motherwell are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.40
0-0Martins Serginho makes an attacking run forward. Martins Serginho whips in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Duarte Antunes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
12.04
0-0Rene Bautista barges into Dave Lineker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.35
0-0Alpay Bulent barges into Andres Santiago. Alpay Bulent is given a warning by the referee! Andres Santiago hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.35
Dave Lineker pushes up the pitch. Dave Lineker threads a neat ball through to Peter Strasser. Peter Strasser shoots from outside the area but Danny Kewell reads it well. Quality keeping!
24.12
Jim Wingert brings the ball forward. Jim Wingert advances with the ball. Jim Wingert knocks the ball forward, putting Leonardo Carrasco through on goal. Leonardo Carrasco comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
26.39
Henning Iversen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Henning Iversen whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
27.01
With some swift thinking, Martins Serginho plays the ball forward to Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Motherwell are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
28.30
Morris Smith flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Bulent collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Alpay Bulent stretches the opposition's defence. Alpay Bulent plays a quick one-two with Ruben Jardim and rushes in on goal... Alpay Bulent strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.57
Peter Strasser hacks Aldo Galvan from behind! Peter Strasser is warned by the referee! Aldo Galvan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.51
Jim Wingert knocks the ball forward to Youssouf Collot. Youssouf Collot flicks a high ball forward to Peter Strasser who takes it down. Peter Strasser shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.11
Martins Serginho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.14
0-0Rene Bautista clumsily knocks into Morris Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Rene Bautista!! Morris Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the second half underway!
48.41
Martins Serginho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.52
Demetrios Intzidis flicks a high pass forward. Emile Walsh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Duarte Antunes punches it away to safety.
54.33
Alpay Bulent knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Strasser and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Carrasco strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
60.39
With a delightful solo run, Youssouf Collot stretches the opposition's defence. Youssouf Collot whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
63.18
Dave Lineker plays a long ball forward. Peter Strasser lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.41
Demetrios Intzidis plays the ball forward to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.41
Hassan Favo knocks the ball forward to Andres Santiago. Andres Santiago makes an attacking run forward. Andres Santiago knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Lineker.
73.35
Aldo Galvan breaks forward. Aldo Galvan takes it forward alone. Aldo Galvan shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.53
Youssouf Collot makes a simple pass to Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Danny Kewell.
77.29
Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Ruben Jardim plays it to the far post. Danny Kewell scoops up the ball.
79.41
Andres Santiago knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.41
Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward to Godwin Aliyu who brings the ball under control. Godwin Aliyu shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
87.57
Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward to Peter Strasser who brings the ball under control. Peter Strasser shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
89.40
Dave Lineker catches Emile Walsh on the ankles. The referee warns Dave Lineker to calm down! Emile Walsh stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
24.1%
47%
28.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danny Kewell of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Danny Kewell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hassan Favo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aldo Galvan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Serge Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Santiago (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henning Iversen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martins Serginho (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Demetrios Intzidis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Emile Walsh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rene Bautista (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Barajas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabio Budan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jon Hayes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jes Bögelund (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duarte Antunes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pascal Kuyt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jim Wingert (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dave Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morris Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youssouf Collot (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alpay Bulent (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ruben Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Strasser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Godwin Aliyu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean-Guy Achard (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mike Jeffers (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Johan Farnerud (MID) | 0 | |