Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Queen of the South. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Arbroath kick off!
4.50
Gavin Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Souness. Callum Souness threads the ball through to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
6.15
Arbroath are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.14
Imashirou Miyazaki makes a probing pass to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko plays a perfect one-two with Brutil Fabrie and rushes in on goal... Matthew Nyarko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.14
Imashirou Miyazaki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Craig Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
12.40
Callum Souness surges forward with the ball. Callum Souness plays a perfect one-two with Craig James and rushes in on goal... Callum Souness takes a shot at goal but somehow Craig Campbell manages to keep it out.
14.34
Lee Milligan passes the ball forward to Imashirou Miyazaki. Imashirou Miyazaki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
24.15
Imashirou Miyazaki knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James goes all the way! Craig James rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.25
Artur Pinheiro catches Lee Milligan on the ankles. Artur Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Lee Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.00
John White flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Pinheiro. Artur Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
30.33
Nick Fowler makes a simple pass to Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish threads the ball through to Craig James. Craig James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko but the linesman indicates offside!
33.49
Carl Salmon catches Gary Dalglish on the ankles. The referee calls over Carl Salmon and warns him to calm down! Gary Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.49
Queen of the South are easily keeping Arbroath at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.40
Gavin Souness catches Stuart Campbell on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Souness and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Campbell runs off the knock.
38.21
Gavin Souness takes it forward alone. Gavin Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Souness plays a perfect one-two with Brutil Fabrie and rushes in on goal... Gavin Souness shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.39
John White chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Pinheiro. Artur Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.42
Callum Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko shoots from just inside the box. Craig Campbell easily smothers it.
45.00
Imashirou Miyazaki knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James goes all the way! Craig James rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Queen of the South kicking off!
54.22
Alec McNeill threads the ball through to Imashirou Miyazaki. Imashirou Miyazaki passes the ball forward to Craig James. Craig James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.40
Arbroath are easily keeping Queen of the South at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
60.00
Andy Souness passes the ball forward to Tomas Nunes. Tomas Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Pinheiro. Artur Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
61.05
Alec McNeill sees space and advances. Alec McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
67.44
Imashirou Miyazaki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko makes a probing pass to Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.49
Alec McNeill takes it forward alone. Alec McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie goes all the way! Brutil Fabrie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Campbell easily smothers it!
73.40
Imashirou Miyazaki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Gallacher.
79.50
John White kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.28
Gary Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Craig Campbell.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Souness of Arbroath

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 71.25 vs 28.75
Play Area
Home team third: 26.25%, Midfield: 46.25%, Away team third: 27.50%

Scorers