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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,344 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park kick off!
3.56
Alex Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Campbell sees Richard James just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Richard James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.23
John Mckinlay pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Andy McGrory who takes it down. Andy McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.25
Liam Moore flicks a high ball forward to Scott Hansen who takes it down. Scott Hansen passes the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.54
With vision, Gary Campbell plays the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory cuts inside the box! Andy McGrory shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.15
Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
18.55
Scott Hansen threads the ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.07
Colin McGrory threads the ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.12
Gary Campbell threads a neat ball through to Richard James. Richard James runs straight at the defence! Richard James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.31
Gary Campbell hits a low pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Hopkin.
33.15
Stephen Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.52
Scott Hansen sees Stephen Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen powers a header at goal but is denied by Alex James. Excellent save.
39.13
Scott Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
42.25
Showing composure, Stephen Hopkin plays the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen knocks the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Hansen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Ritchie rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Gavin Brady sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Brady hits a low pass to Richard James. Richard James finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Montrose kick off!
48.23
Colin McGrory passes the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
53.06
Garry Thomson catches Stephen Thomson on the ankles. Garry Thomson is warned by the referee! Stephen Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.51
Gary Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James. Richard James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory but the linesman indicates offside!
55.09
Garry Thomson threads the ball through to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
59.44
Stephen Hopkin hits a low pass to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex James who gathers it comfortably.
60.55
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Neil Young replacing Garry Thomson and Alec Caldwell replacing Gary Campbell .
61.58
Scott Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.51
Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Richard James. Richard James deftly passes the ball to Andy McGrory, releasing him through on goal. Andy McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.08
Stuart Brady flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Thomson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Young.
77.14
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Richard James and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
79.20
Liam Moore flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Brady controls it well on his chest. Stuart Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.35
With vision, Scott Hansen plays the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson threads a neat ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Neil Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Dalglish. Callum Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.0519480519481 vs 51.9480519480519
Play Area
Home team third: 24.68%, Midfield: 46.75%, Away team third: 28.57%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy McGrory of Queens Park

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Alex James (GK)
6
2. Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3. Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Alex Collins (DEF)
6
5. John Mckinlay (DEF)
6
7. Gary Campbell (MID)
9
8. Colin McGrory (MID)
7
9. Paul Brady (MID)
6
10. Richard James (ATT)
9
11. Andy McGrory (ATT)
9

12. Neil Young (GK)
6
13. Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
14. Callum Dalglish (MID)
6

1. Jacob Makin (GK)
6
2. Liam Moore (DEF)
7
3. Colin McNeill (DEF)
6
6
5. Stuart Brady (MID)
6
6. Stuart Greig (MID)
6
7. Scott Hansen (MID)
7
9. Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Thomson (ATT)
6
11. Matt Ritchie (ATT)
6

12. David Mason (ATT)
0
13. Duncan Booth (DEF)
0
14. Paul Telfer (MID)
0