Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Celtic. A crowd of 19,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
1-0Don Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Liddell who takes it down. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.50
Don Collins pushes mid-way up the pitch. Don Collins flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Liddell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.17
2-0Stephen Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Collins.
10.03
Matt Matteo sweeps the ball up the wings. Sebastian Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Roel Van Der Schaaf. Roel Van Der Schaaf flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Mcinnes with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
14.44
2-1Craig Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law collects the pass. Matt Law edges inside the box! Matt Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.27
2-1Arthur Izzet makes a probing pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness connects with a diving header. Neil Benali gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.15
2-1Andy White clumsily knocks into Arthur Izzet. The referee calls over Andy White and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.33
2-1Andy Gough threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James whips in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Andy White barges into Neil Souness. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
21.49
Andy White threads the ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Veloso.
26.19
Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Naysmith who takes it down. Stephen Naysmith plays a quick one-two with Sebastian Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Stephen Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Neil Mcinnes is on top of it.
28.28
Andy White runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Neil Mcinnes is on top of it.
30.33
Gonzalo Murati flicks a high ball forward to Andy Davidson who gracefully takes it down. Andy Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. With a superhuman jump, Matt James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Neil Benali manages to gather it.
32.11
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough controls it well on his chest. Andy Gough knocks the ball forward, putting Andy Davidson through on goal. Andy Davidson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.43
Jorge Veloso clumsily knocks into Craig Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.17
Garry Wau threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Liddell!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off and get the second half underway!
51.43
3-2Jorge Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Matt Law. The referee brings Jorge Veloso to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.34
Matt James knocks the ball forward to Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance but Neil Benali reads it well. He makes it look easy!
57.15
Gonzalo Murati threads the ball through to Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt James. Matt James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Matteo.
60.51
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.44
Andy Davidson catches Garry Wau on the ankles. Andy Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Garry Wau carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.03
3-2Andy White threads a neat ball through to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith sees Gavin Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Liddell threads the ball through to Matt Law but he's offside!
65.45
Matt James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
69.20
Andy Gough flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson controls it well on his chest. Andy Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Liddell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
72.43
Andy White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell brings the ball forward. Gavin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Law but he's offside!
73.45
Jorge Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
77.02
Craig Davidson makes a simple pass to Roel Van Der Schaaf. Roel Van Der Schaaf advances inside the box! Don Collins hacks Roel Van Der Schaaf from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.16
Andy Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.59
Garry Wau flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell surges forward with the ball. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.37
Jorge Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson collects the pass. Andy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Davidson and advances towards the goal... Garry Wau barges into Duncan Liddell. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.33
Matt James threads a neat ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Neil Benali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
87.55
Gonzalo Murati threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James makes a probing pass to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Neil Benali!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arthur Izzet 3 Matt James 7 Andy Davidson 32, 65, 83 | Roel Van Der Schaaf 10 Gavin Liddell 40 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Davidson of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Neil Mcinnes (GK)
6
2. Gonzalo Murati (DEF)
6
3. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Don Collins (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Veloso (DEF)
5
6. Andy Davidson (MID)
9
7. Andy Gough (MID)
7
8. Matt James (MID)
8
9. Duncan Liddell (ATT)
7
10. Neil Souness (ATT)
6
11. Arthur Izzet (ATT)
8
12. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
0
13. Leonardo Crespo (MID)
0
14. Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT)
0
1. Neil Benali (GK)
6
2. Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Andy White (DEF)
6
4. Garry Wau (DEF)
6
5. Craig Davidson (MID)
6
6. Stephen Naysmith (MID)
6
7. Gavin Liddell (MID)
7
8. Kevin Dalglish (MID)
6
9. Roel Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
7
10. Sebastian Dittmann (ATT)
7
11. Matt Law (ATT)
6
12. Titus Lee (MID)
0
13. Colin Hendry (ATT)
0
14. Liam Margiotta (ATT)
0