Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play St Mirren in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Gerhard Töpfer comes in with a late challenge on Alex Ritchie. The referee brings Gerhard Töpfer to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Ritchie runs off the knock.
3.51
0-0Scott Elliott makes a probing pass to David Brady. David Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Andy Law.
5.05
0-0David Brady takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alex Telfer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.10
0-0Ivan Hernandez passes the ball forward to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Andrade controls it well on his chest. Jaime Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.09
Geoffroy Meite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie threads the ball through to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Darius Jacobs comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.33
0-0Gerhard Töpfer sees Callum McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum McCoist makes a great pass forward. Jaime Andrade runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.14
0-0Francis Rodrigues kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
18.48
Clive Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Callum McCoist who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Callum McCoist plays the ball forward to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.50
Gerhard Töpfer threads a neat ball through to David Brady. David Brady brings the ball forward. David Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.29
Clive Defoe threads a neat ball through to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
30.09
Alex Ritchie sees Kevin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.31
0-0Clive Defoe comes in with a late challenge on Joris Waterreus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joris Waterreus stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.06
Billy Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Elliott and advances towards the goal... Callum McCoist looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
44.39
0-0Ivan Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Töpfer. Gerhard Töpfer hits a low pass to Jaime Andrade. Jaime Andrade whips in a cross ball towards David Brady. David Brady makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Geoffroy Meite!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the second half underway!
47.02
Steven Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Billy Hopkin easily smothers it!
49.18
Scott Elliott catches Francis Rodrigues on the ankles. The referee brings Scott Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Francis Rodrigues hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.14
Billy Matteo threads the ball through to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish passes the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffroy Meite.
55.43
0-0Clive Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. With a delightful solo run, Darius Jacobs stretches the opposition's defence. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Billy Matteo clumsily knocks into Kevin Hendry. Penalty not given!!
60.21
Francis Rodrigues takes it forward alone. Francis Rodrigues lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Billy Hopkin.
66.36
Billy Dalglish knocks the ball forward to David Brady. David Brady hits a low pass to Jaime Andrade. Jaime Andrade shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.48
Francis Rodrigues threads a neat ball through to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi deftly passes the ball to Darius Jacobs, releasing him through on goal. Darius Jacobs comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.58
Francis Rodrigues advances with the ball. Francis Rodrigues shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.04
David Brady makes a probing pass to Jaime Andrade. Jaime Andrade threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
78.02
Francis Rodrigues controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.16
Gerhard Töpfer makes a strong solo run forward. Gerhard Töpfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
81.58
With great vision, Geoffroy Meite plays the ball forward to Francis Rodrigues. Francis Rodrigues sees a break and surges forward. Francis Rodrigues shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
83.22
Alex Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Silvio Ciechelsi. Silvio Ciechelsi lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Ivan Hernandez barges into Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
87.05
Clive Defoe comes in with a late challenge on Billy Dalglish. Clive Defoe is warned by the referee! Billy Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.25
Ivan Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Scott Elliott who takes it down. Scott Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Hopkin (GK)
8
2. Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
7
4. Ivan Hernandez (DEF)
7
5. Joris Waterreus (MID)
6
6. Billy Dalglish (MID)
7
7. David Brady (MID)
8
8. Scott Elliott (MID)
7
9. Callum McCoist (ATT)
6
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Jaime Andrade (ATT)
7
12. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
0
13. Paolo Erra (MID)
0
14. Alassandro Brivio (ATT)
0
1. Andy Law (GK)
7
2. Geoffroy Meite (DEF)
7
3. Callum McCoist (DEF)
8
4. Clive Defoe (GK)
5
5. Steven Hofland (DEF)
6
6. Francis Rodrigues (MID)
9
7. Alex Ritchie (MID)
8
8. Darius Jacobs (MID)
7
9. Kevin Hendry (MID)
6
10. Silvio Ciechelsi (ATT)
7
11. Alex Telfer (ATT)
6
12. Alfons Piqué (ATT)
0
13. Garry Mason (ATT)
0
14. Alec Glass (DEF)
0