Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Hannover 96 | Hannover 96 | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Inglis | K. Inglis |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Tobias Beckenbauer | T. Beckenbauer | |||||||||
| Niels Van Der Gouw | N. Van Der Gouw |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Matt Telfer | M. Telfer | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Sebastian Basler | S. Basler | |||||||||
| Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Eric Seifert | E. Seifert | |||||||||
| Diogo Moreira | D. Moreira |  | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Gerhard Köller | G. Köller | |||||||||
| Neil McGrory | N. McGrory | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | John White | J. White | |||||||||
| Garry Greig | G. Greig | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Anton Masur | A. Masur | |||||||||
| David Morton | D. Morton | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Julian Frieser | J. Frieser | |||||||||
| Shota Heerkens | S. Heerkens | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Tobias Birnbaum | T. Birnbaum | |||||||||
| Kevin Law | K. Law | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 |  | Gavin Le Saux | G. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Kevin McNeill | K. McNeill | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Hannes Oswald | H. Oswald | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play Hannover 96 in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,886 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
4.43
0-0Gavin Le Saux barges into Scott Gemmell. Gavin Le Saux is given a warning by the referee! Scott Gemmell runs off the knock.
10.14
0-0John White makes a simple pass to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux passes the ball forward to Hannes Oswald. Hannes Oswald rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.56
Gerhard Köller knocks the ball forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Oswald. Hannes Oswald is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.50
Scott Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a probing pass to Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.03
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.33
0-1Eric Seifert hits it upfield. Tobias Birnbaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.38
Garry Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
34.57
Gavin Le Saux catches Matt Telfer on the ankles. Gavin Le Saux is given another warning by the referee! Matt Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.51
Scott Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Greig. Garry Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Law. Kevin Law powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.36
John White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Oswald. Hannes Oswald whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum flicks the ball with his head. Tobias Birnbaum scores for Hannover 96!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 kick off!
47.06
1-2Sebastian Basler plays a long ball forward. Gavin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Inglis who gathers it comfortably.
51.31
Hannes Oswald comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Moreira. The referee calls over Hannes Oswald and warns him to calm down! Diogo Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.31
St. Johnstone are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Hannover 96's defence.
53.38
John White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.46
Gerhard Köller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.38
Julian Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
57.17
1-2Anton Masur sees space and advances. Anton Masur shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.35
Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.46
John White decides to run forward with the ball. John White shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.21
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.14
Gerhard Köller advances with the ball. Gerhard Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Kevin Inglis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.49
Gerhard Köller makes a simple pass to Gavin Le Saux. Gavin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
78.36
Julian Frieser threads the ball through to Tobias Birnbaum. Tobias Birnbaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.18
John White advances with the ball. John White shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.53
Garry Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Basler.
89.48
1-3Neil McGrory clumsily knocks into Anton Masur. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Masur stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin Law 39 | Tobias Birnbaum 28, 42 Gavin Le Saux 72 |