Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Motherwell. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
2.29
1-0Martin Hall sees Alex Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Henderson advances inside the box! Alex Henderson shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.13
1-0Alec Law sees Colin Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
15.35
1-0Don Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Dale Simonsen who takes it down. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Martin Hall. Martin Hall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Claude Jager!
16.18
Don Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Claude Jager. What a save!
20.36
With imagination, Daniel Saucedo picks a pass forward to Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco darts forward. Pedro Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.05
Henry Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.03
With great vision, Don Liddell plays the ball forward to Martin Hall. Martin Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen powers a header at goal but Claude Jager reads it well. Excellent save!
30.27
1-0Daniel Saucedo hits a low pass to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alan Fenton is offside!
32.58
Carl Croft flicks a high pass forward. Martin Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Don Liddell but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.18
Andy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hall. Martin Hall heads the ball goalwards but somehow Claude Jager manages to keep it out.
34.25
Pedro Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson collects the pass. Alex Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hall. Martin Hall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St Mirren!
40.24
Wim Van Himst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Powell. Scott Powell whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Neil Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
2-1Carl Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Fenton. Showing composure, Alan Fenton laces a weighted ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Motherwell kick off the second half!
47.14
With vision, Don Liddell plays the ball forward to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.35
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.52
Don Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Martin Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
53.37
2-1Alec Law hacks Alan Fenton from behind! Alec Law is shown the yellow card! Alan Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.48
Daniel Saucedo makes a probing pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hall. Martin Hall fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Hall!
60.59
3-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Garry Meiklejohn replacing Fernando Ribeiro .
69.26
Daniel Saucedo knocks the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claude Jager who gathers it comfortably.
72.25
Don Liddell hits a low pass to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Claude Jager manages to gather it.
73.36
Don Liddell threads a neat ball through to Martin Hall. Martin Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.19
Motherwell have made a substitution with Don Hendry replacing Matt Law .
78.24
Pedro Blanco threads a neat ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell edges inside the box! Don Liddell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.35
4-1Scott Powell clumsily knocks into Pedro Blanco. The referee calls over Scott Powell and warns him to calm down! Pedro Blanco runs off the knock.
85.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Souness plays the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alex Henderson 2 Martin Hall 34, 57 Dale Simonsen 73 | Colin Ferguson 40 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Neil Mcallister (GK)
6
2. Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Andy Souness (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Saucedo (DEF)
6
5. Carl Croft (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Blanco (MID)
6
7. Don Liddell (MID)
7
8. Alan Fenton (MID)
6
9. Martin Hall (ATT)
9
10. Alex Henderson (ATT)
8
11. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
7
12. Gavin Davidson (ATT)
0
13. Craig Hutchison (MID)
0
14. Dale Lawton (MID)
0
1. Claude Jager (GK)
7
2. Matt Law (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Schnellinger (DEF)
6
4. Colin Inglis (DEF)
6
5. Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
6. Fernando Ribeiro (MID)
6
7. Alec Law (ATT)
5
8. Henry Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
9. Wim Van Himst (ATT)
6
10. Scott Powell (ATT)
6
11. Colin Ferguson (ATT)
7
12. Don Hendry (ATT)
6
13. Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
6
14. Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
0