Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 18,756 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.


0.00
Motherwell start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.11
Garry Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Don Cleland and the loose ball is cleared up field.
4.51
Kevin Hendry clumsily knocks into Wim Van Himst. The referee calls over Kevin Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Wim Van Himst runs off the knock.
6.50
Kevin Aelbrecht flicks a high pass forward to Wim Van Himst who brings the ball under control. Wim Van Himst shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.33
Don Liddell threads a neat ball through to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen shoots from 25 yards but Dominic Gemmill reads it well. Excellent save!
15.07
Alan Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.32
Kevin Aelbrecht kicks a strong pass forward to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst edges inside the box! Kevin Hendry catches Wim Van Himst on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.17
Garry Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Neil Mcallister manages to keep it out.
30.33
Matt Law makes a strong solo run forward. Matt Law makes a simple pass to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.39
Wim Van Himst makes a probing pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Colin Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Neil Mcallister is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
34.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.14
Stanley Gallagher comes in with a late challenge on Dale Simonsen. The referee calls over Stanley Gallagher and shows him a yellow card! Dale Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.47
Alan Fenton threads a neat ball through to Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
42.52
Fernando Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Billy Matteo. The referee warns Fernando Ribeiro to calm down! Billy Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
55.45
Stanley Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Wim Van Himst collects the pass. Wim Van Himst knocks the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.38
Kevin Hendry sees Craig Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mason collects the pass. Garry Mason whips in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
59.10
Matt Law knocks the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Neil Mcallister manages to gather it comfortably.
60.24
Motherwell have made a substitution with Alex Hendry replacing Garry Meiklejohn .
61.26
Wim Van Himst makes a probing pass to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry shoots from distance. Solid save from Neil Mcallister.
69.21
Kevin Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from long range but somehow Dominic Gemmill manages to keep it out.
75.51
Andy Strachan breaks forward. Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ferguson collects the pass. Colin Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
77.44
Motherwell have made a substitution with Hauke Schnellinger replacing Stanley Gallagher .
78.44
Kevin Aelbrecht runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Matteo.
81.11
Craig Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
84.16
Fernando Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Croft.
90.00
Billy Matteo threads a neat ball through to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry darts forward. Kevin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Dominic Gemmill gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.5 vs 42.5
Play Area
Home team third: 22.50%, Midfield: 48.75%, Away team third: 28.75%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mason of St Mirren

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
4. Matt Law (DEF)
7
5. Andy Strachan (DEF)
8
7
9. Alec Law (ATT)
6
10. Colin Ferguson (ATT)
7
11. Wim Van Himst (ATT)
7

13. Alex Hendry (MID)
6
14. Duncan Hopkin (ATT)
0

2. Don Cleland (DEF)
7
3. Billy Matteo (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Hendry (DEF)
7
5. Carl Croft (DEF)
6
6. Don Liddell (MID)
6
7
8. Alan Fenton (MID)
6
9. Garry Mason (ATT)
9
10. Alex Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
7

12. Martin Hall (ATT)
0
13. Seth Beckham (GK)
0
0