Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 20,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
0.00
0-0Motherwell start the match!
2.25
1-0Eduardo Helguera flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Tavares who takes it down. Roberto Tavares threads a neat ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni flicks the ball with his head. Julian Gerlach is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.52
1-0Richard Meiklejohn decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann tries a spectacular long range effort. Alexander Castiglioni gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
10.02
Callum Burley flicks a high pass forward. Lars Stiepermann collects the pass. Lars Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Alexander Castiglioni manages to keep it out.
12.39
1-0Roberto Tavares threads the ball through to Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.33
Benoit Santarelli knocks the ball forward to James Maclean. James Maclean edges inside the box! James Maclean comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Alexander Castiglioni gets down and covers it.
16.11
1-0Callum Burley receives the ball from a throw-in from Moussa Tomczyk. Callum Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli flicks a high ball forward to Callum Burley who takes it down. Callum Burley skips past Ugo Moss! Callum Burley strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
18.16
Julian Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.34
Roberto Tavares hits a low pass to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.49
Julian Suarez hits a low pass to David Strachan. David Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.56
Benoit Santarelli flicks a high ball forward to Lars Stiepermann who takes it down. Lars Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards James Maclean. James Maclean is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.32
Eduardo Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan runs straight at the defence! David Strachan takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.32
Francisco Soto flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Tavares controls it well on his chest. Roberto Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Richard Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to James Maclean. James Maclean plays a quick one-two with Lars Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... James Maclean looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Winston Wiekens replacing Lars Stiepermann. The Motherwell players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off!
48.25
Richard Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.07
Without breaking stride, Benoit Santarelli plays the ball forward to Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens plays a one-two with James Maclean and advances towards the goal... Winston Wiekens muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Alexander Castiglioni. What a great pair of hands!
54.12
Julian Suarez threads a neat ball through to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
55.44
Julian Suarez takes it forward alone. Julian Suarez shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
57.14
Benoit Santarelli takes it forward alone. Benoit Santarelli whips in a cross ball towards Winston Wiekens. Winston Wiekens is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.49
1-2Roberto Tavares catches Richard Meiklejohn on the ankles. Roberto Tavares is shown the yellow card! Richard Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.10
Francisco Soto hits a low pass to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez makes a probing pass to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.58
Richard Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Richard Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, James Maclean. James Maclean threads a neat, attacking ball through to Winston Wiekens. Some silky footwork from Winston Wiekens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Alexander Castiglioni manages to keep it out.
67.12
Julian Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Meiklejohn.
72.16
Julian Thomson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Julian Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Julian Gerlach.
77.41
1-2Motherwell have made a substitution with Adolfo Galadames replacing Moussa Tomczyk .
81.04
1-2Eduardo Helguera comes in with a late challenge on Callum Burley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Burley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.01
Julian Suarez advances with the ball. Julian Suarez plays a one-two with David Strachan and advances towards the goal... Julian Suarez rockets a shot on goal. Julian Gerlach gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
Callum Burley clumsily knocks into Eduardo Helguera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Helguera runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Suarez of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Castiglioni (GK)
7
2. Francisco Soto (DEF)
6
3. Ugo Moss (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Helguera (DEF)
6
5. Julian Thomson (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Tavares (MID)
6
7. Julian Suarez (MID)
8
8. Nunzio Tentoni (ATT)
7
9. Romarin Song (ATT)
6
10. David Strachan (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
6
12. Joe Caluwé (MID)
0
13. Romero P. Castillo (DEF)
0
14. John Hopkin (GK)
0
1. Julian Gerlach (GK)
6
2. Jose Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Moussa Tomczyk (DEF)
6
6. Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
6
7. Callum Burley (MID)
6
8. Benoit Santarelli (MID)
8
9. James Maclean (ATT)
8
10. Lars Stiepermann (ATT)
7
11. Des Sherwood (ATT)
6
12. Arnauld Siroti (MID)
0
13. Winston Wiekens (ATT)
8
14. Adolfo Galadames (ATT)
6