Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play Rotherham United in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,727 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both St Mirren and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both St Mirren and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
The first half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
4.47
Steven Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McStay who gathers it comfortably.
15.21
Nicky Dean advances with the ball. Nicky Dean kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
16.58
Phil Montague chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.47
Alberto Romero surges forward with the ball. Alberto Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.55
Francesco G. Baronchelli flicks a high pass forward. Tony Elliott collects the pass. Tony Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop skips past Nuno Semedo! Robbie Bishop tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Paul McStay. Excellent save.
30.41
Dominic Dickov knocks the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Giublesi. Jean-Philippe Giublesi flicks a high ball forward to Danny Wright-Phillips who takes it down. Danny Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx easily punches it away to safety.
32.50
Tony Elliott threads the ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
34.06
Francesco G. Baronchelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Redknapp. Steven Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Jason Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. With a superhuman jump, Girolamo De Franceschi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.07
Albrecht Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.44
Nicky Dean sees Albrecht Gleisenstein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Gleisenstein knocks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Dickov.
40.35
Tony Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McStay who gathers it comfortably.
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the second half underway!
47.24
Stephen Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.57
Albrecht Gleisenstein darts forward. Albrecht Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to Girolamo De Franceschi, releasing him through on goal. Girolamo De Franceschi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
53.41
Richard McNeill threads a neat ball through to Phil Montague. Phil Montague brings the ball forward. Phil Montague plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Hendry and advances towards the goal... Phil Montague comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.40
Alberto Romero clumsily knocks into Alex Hendry. Alberto Romero is shown the yellow card! Alex Hendry runs off the knock.
61.53
Tony Elliott threads a neat ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.41
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Danny Wright-Phillips who brings the ball under control. Danny Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.03
Dominic Dickov powers a long ball forward. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.05
Alberto Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Gleisenstein. With some swift thinking, Albrecht Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop hits a low pass to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul McStay with no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
75.47
Jean-Philippe Giublesi comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Gleisenstein. Jean-Philippe Giublesi is given a warning by the referee! Albrecht Gleisenstein stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.51
Steven Redknapp sees Robbie Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Paul McStay reads it well. Great save!
83.04
Nuno Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Philippe Giublesi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Philippe Giublesi sees Alex Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Phil Montague makes a simple pass to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Phil Montague 53 | Girolamo De Franceschi 34, 69 Jason Scowcroft 62 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Girolamo De Franceschi of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul McStay (GK)
7
2. Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
3. Craig Kasper (DEF)
6
4. Richard McNeill (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
6. Phil Montague (MID)
8
7. Jean-Philippe Giublesi (MID)
6
8. Stephen Mcallister (MID)
6
9. Danny Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
10. Billy Booth (ATT)
6
11. Alex Hendry (ATT)
7
12. Ben Ward (GK)
0
13. Dominic Mckinlay (ATT)
0
14. Craig Shields (DEF)
0
1. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx (GK)
6
2. Kemal Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Romero (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Baronchelli (DEF)
6
5. Nicky Dean (DEF)
6
6. Steven Redknapp (MID)
6
7. Albrecht Gleisenstein (MID)
7
8. Tony Elliott (MID)
6
9. Robbie Bishop (ATT)
8
10. Girolamo De Franceschi (ATT)
9
11. Jason Scowcroft (ATT)
8
12. Marcus Drake (ATT)
0
13. Carl Owen (ATT)
0
14. Adrian Impey (ATT)
0