Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Stirling Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Kilmarnock and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Kilmarnock and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Garry Hendry clumsily knocks into Alex Morton. Garry Hendry is warned by the referee! Alex Morton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.16
0-0Garry Hendry knocks the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.28
1-0David Arnold makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Morton. Alex Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins plays a perfect one-two with Andy Strachan and rushes in on goal... Andy Collins shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.52
1-0Rafael Izquierdo barges into Gavin Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Rafael Izquierdo and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
16.21
Alec Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Alex Morton. Alex Morton threads the ball through to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.19
Gavin Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Morton. Alex Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.15
1-0Stirling Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Kilmarnock's defence.
32.11
Alec Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ruiz. Eduardo Ruiz passes the ball forward to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan goes all the way! Andy Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.05
1-0Gary Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev but he's offside!
39.47
1-0Gavin Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Morton. Alex Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
47.36
Alex Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.08
Eduardo Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
60.12
David Arnold makes a probing pass to John Mcinnes. John Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Ritchie.
61.29
Alec Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Ruiz. Eduardo Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.30
Don McNeill barges into Garry Hendry. Don McNeill is shown the yellow card! Garry Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.40
Kevin Ritchie clumsily knocks into Andy Collins. The referee calls over Kevin Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Andy Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.22
Mick Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry sees space and advances. Garry Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.50
Gavin Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Morton. Alex Morton threads the ball through to Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.11
Eduardo Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.09
Mick Mckay makes a simple pass to Alec Burley. Alec Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev goes all the way! Yaroslav Sobolyev shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Craig Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.49
Garry Hendry brings the ball forward. Garry Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.36
Gary Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Arnold.
90.00
Garry Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo lofts in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
30.7%
45.3%
24%
Scorers