Arbroath and St. Johnstone played to a draw in their recent Championship match, with the first half ending 1-1.
Dow’s Strike Gives Arbroath the Lead
Ryan Dow put Arbroath ahead with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, finding the top right corner. The assist came from Findlay Marshall.
Gullan Levels for St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone responded when Jamie Gullan scored with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, placing it in the bottom left corner. Sam Stanton provided the assist.
First-Half Action and Incidents
The first half saw a flurry of activity, including a yellow card for St. Johnstone’s Jamie Gullan. Arbroath earned a couple of corners, with Liam Smith and Toby Steward conceding them respectively. Gavin Reilly’s attempt was saved in the centre of the goal.
Several free kicks were awarded. Reece McAlear and Morgan Boyes both won free kicks in their own defensive half for St. Johnstone. Jason Holt won a free kick in the attacking half. Scott Stewart won a free kick in the defensive half for Arbroath.
The fourth official announced one minute of added time at the end of the first half.
Fouls and Free Kicks Abound
- Findlay Marshall committed a foul against Reece McAlear.
- Scott Stewart fouled Morgan Boyes.
- Josh McPake fouled Scott Stewart.
- Thomas O’Brien fouled Liam Smith.
The first half concluded with the score tied at 1-1.