Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 19,857 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
2.44
0-0St. Johnstone are easily keeping Ayr United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
4.46
0-0Alex McNeill threads the ball through to Billy Souness. Billy Souness shoots from long range but Alex Strachan is on top of it.
6.10
0-0Alex Telfer makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Telfer shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.33
0-1Scott Inglis knocks the ball forward to Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma plays a perfect one-two with Scott Elliott and rushes in on goal... Eddy Roma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.50
Alex McNeill advances with the ball. Alex McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.04
Sergio Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Souness. Billy Souness shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Alex Strachan is on top of it.
28.11
0-1Ron Landzaat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Sullivan.
38.19
John Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.32
Alex Telfer passes the ball forward to Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Law.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the second half underway!
51.16
Alex McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
53.24
Ron Landzaat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.43
Scott Young knocks the ball forward to David Ferguson. David Ferguson makes a simple pass to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.06
Dave Granville makes a probing pass to Ron Landzaat. Ron Landzaat knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.47
Alex McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.29
1-1Torsten Masur makes a simple pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Roma but the linesman indicates offside!
71.46
Pedro De Abreu makes a probing pass to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.55
Dave Granville sees a break and surges forward. Dave Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
83.25
Scott Inglis makes a probing pass to Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma goes all the way! Eddy Roma shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.12
Pedro De Abreu kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
89.29
Alex McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Scott McGrory 53 | Eddy Roma 8, 83 |