Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
Laurent MarquetL. Marquet74
G
1
G
60Paul McStayP. McStay
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
58Nuno SemedoN. Semedo
Stefan TeodoraniS. Teodorani69
D
captain3
D
61Gary ColeG. Cole
Franco ConticchioF. Conticchio68
D
4captain
D
64Craig ShieldsC. Shields
Colin StandingC. Standing73
M
5
D
50Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Teddy OliverT. Oliver71
M
6
M
61Christian FrieserC. Frieser
Regis PratR. Prat68
M
7
M
60Gary JamesG. James
Garry MatteoG. Matteo68
M
8
M
67Sylvain GueiS. Guei
Natale Di FabioN. Di Fabio72
A
9
A
51Danny Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips
Bernardo FestaB. Festa65
A
10
A
48Billy BoothB. Booth
Giorgio MarinoG. Marino62
A
11
A
67Edgar RamosE. Ramos
 
Duncan DalglishD. Dalglish69
G
12
G
40Ben WardB. Ward
Ricardo FernandezR. Fernandez62
D
13
A
52Alex HendryA. Hendry
Fernando PintoF. Pinto62
G
14
D
56Craig KasperC. Kasper

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 17,793 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
2.42
With a delightful solo run, Gary James stretches the opposition's defence. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Laurent Marquet manages to keep it out.
4.41
Sylvain Guei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.06
Colin Standing flicks a high pass forward. Natale Di Fabio controls it well on his chest. Natale Di Fabio kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Marino but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.14
Craig Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Frieser. Christian Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Meiklejohn.
15.33
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Festa controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Festa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McStay who gathers it comfortably.
18.22
Gary Cole flicks a high pass forward. Gary James controls it well on his chest. Gary James flicks a high pass forward. Danny Wright-Phillips controls it well on his chest. Danny Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Laurent Marquet. Excellent save.
22.32
Danny Wright-Phillips barges into Franco Conticchio. Danny Wright-Phillips is shown the yellow card! Franco Conticchio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.26
Regis Prat knocks the ball forward to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa makes a deft header but somehow Paul McStay manages to keep it out.
27.54
Regis Prat flicks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Paul McStay, sees it late!! Goal for Motherwell!
30.07
Bernardo Festa hacks Craig Shields from behind! Bernardo Festa is warned by the referee! Craig Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.01
Teddy Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Guei. The referee calls over Teddy Oliver and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Guei carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.03
Craig Shields makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Shields hits a low pass to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Wright-Phillips but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.18
Craig Shields flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Guei who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Guei flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth whips in a cross ball towards Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips makes a deft header. It's there!! Laurent Marquet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Motherwell kick off!
48.11
Sylvain Guei threads a neat ball through to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.06
St Mirren are dictating the run of play here today.
54.55
Gary Cole flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Frieser. Christian Frieser makes an attacking run forward. Christian Frieser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Laurent Marquet!
59.02
With imagination, Regis Prat plays the ball forward to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino plays a perfect one-two with Bernardo Festa and rushes in on goal... Giorgio Marino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
60.57
Stefan Teodorani flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Oliver collects the pass. Teddy Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio makes a probing pass to Bernardo Festa but he's offside!
61.06
Teddy Oliver makes a run forward as Regis Prat takes the throw-in. Teddy Oliver skillfully chests the ball down. Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Festa controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Festa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
63.09
Without breaking stride, Christian Frieser plays the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.28
Stefan Teodorani makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa shoots from distance but it is miles over!
67.40
Sylvain Guei advances with the ball. Sylvain Guei lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
69.50
Sylvain Guei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Laurent Marquet is on top of his game. Great save!
73.31
Craig Shields knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Guei. Sylvain Guei makes a probing pass to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
77.23
Franco Conticchio kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Standing. Colin Standing flicks a high pass forward. Natale Di Fabio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Natale Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Shields.
84.01
Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Ramos who brings the ball under control. Edgar Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Conticchio.
85.39
Stefan Teodorani plays the ball forward to Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McStay who gathers it comfortably.
89.58
Dominic Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Frieser. Christian Frieser decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

St Mirren
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
31%
40.8%
28.2%

Scorers
Giorgio Marino 28
Danny Wright-Phillips 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Frieser of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Laurent Marquet (GK)
8
2.Dominic Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Stefan Teodorani (DEF)
6
4.Franco Conticchio (DEF)
6
5.Colin Standing (MID)
6
6.Teddy Oliver (MID)
6
7.Regis Prat (MID)
7
8.Garry Matteo (MID)
6
9.Natale Di Fabio (ATT)
6
10.Bernardo Festa (ATT)
6
11.Giorgio Marino (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Dalglish (GK)
0
13.Ricardo Fernandez (DEF)
0
14.Fernando Pinto (GK)
0

1.Paul McStay (GK)
7
2.Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Gary Cole (DEF)
6
4.Craig Shields (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
6.Christian Frieser (MID)
9
7.Gary James (MID)
7
8.Sylvain Guei (MID)
8
9.Danny Wright-Phillips (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Billy Booth (ATT)
8
11.Edgar Ramos (ATT)
7
 
12.Ben Ward (GK)
0
13.Alex Hendry (ATT)
0
14.Craig Kasper (DEF)
0