Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
John RitchieJ. Ritchie78
G
1
G
66Scott MccannS. Mccann
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith72
D
2
D
59Nuno SemedoN. Semedo
Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky67
D
captain3
D
58Craig KasperC. Kasper
Lars SparwasserL. Sparwasser65
D
4captain
D
68Cleto CauetC. Cauet
John WhiteJ. White56
D
5
M
59Jean-Philippe GiublesiJ. Giublesi
Eric BrehmeE. Brehme73
M
6
M
65Christian FrieserC. Frieser
Jacob BrownJ. Brown72
M
7
M
69Dagui OulmersD. Oulmers
Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais69
M
8
M
57Paulo PintoP. Pinto
Matt InglisM. Inglis78
A
9
A
69Joachim SoglianoJ. Sogliano
Martin MurrayM. Murray76
A
10
A
65Rafael CamposR. Campos
Dave BrandD. Brand69
A
11
A
70Bill BowerB. Bower
 
Kevin MatthäusK. Matthäus77
G
12
D
63Gary ColeG. Cole
Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith70
G
13
M
56Gavin GoughG. Gough
Don GreigD. Greig69
A
14
M
55Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 17,513 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Kilmarnock and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.


0.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the match underway!
4.29
Cleto Cauet threads the ball through to Dagui Oulmers. Dagui Oulmers advances with the ball. Dagui Oulmers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
Jacob Brown hits a low pass to Martin Murray. Martin Murray finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Scott Mccann easily smothers it!
9.54
Jacob Brown hacks Dagui Oulmers from behind! Jacob Brown is given a warning by the referee! Dagui Oulmers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.34
Jean-Philippe Giublesi flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Oulmers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dagui Oulmers knocks the ball forward to Bill Bower. Bill Bower shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.06
John White kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Murray. Martin Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.06
Craig Kasper flicks a high pass forward to Christian Frieser who brings the ball under control. Christian Frieser sees Bill Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Bower shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
15.06
Christian Frieser hacks Rodolphe Bourgeais from behind! The referee calls over Christian Frieser and warns him to calm down! Rodolphe Bourgeais runs off the knock.
18.45
Nuno Semedo plays the ball forward to Christian Frieser. Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Joachim Sogliano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joachim Sogliano whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.14
Paulo Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Bower. Bill Bower beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Ritchie with no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
24.53
Jacob Brown sees Matt Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Kasper.
33.12
Lars Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Eric Brehme. Eric Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Murray. Martin Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Kasper.
34.05
Dagui Oulmers darts forward. Dagui Oulmers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Sparwasser.
36.02
Simon Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais threads the ball through to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Matt Inglis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.57
Jacob Brown catches Dagui Oulmers on the ankles. The referee calls over Jacob Brown again and warns him to calm down! Dagui Oulmers stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
49.16
Dagui Oulmers plays the ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Konchesky.
51.25
Cleto Cauet pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cleto Cauet threads a neat ball through to Bill Bower. Bill Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from John Ritchie. What a great pair of hands!
55.17
Paulo Pinto catches Eric Brehme on the ankles. Paulo Pinto is warned by the referee! Eric Brehme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.38
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Matthäus replacing Garry Naysmith and Don Greig replacing Martin Murray and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.36
Rodolphe Bourgeais threads the ball through to Don Greig. Don Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.59
Craig Kasper sees Christian Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Frieser laces a through ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Bower. Bill Bower heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
67.23
Christian Frieser flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
69.07
Lars Sparwasser sweeps the ball long. Dave Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Semedo.
71.35
John White threads a neat ball through to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Scott Mccann!
72.46
Without breaking stride, John White plays the ball forward to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand plays a scrappy one-two with Don Greig and advances towards the goal... Dave Brand looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.48
Rodolphe Bourgeais flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand collects the pass. Dave Brand tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
77.03
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Paul Naysmith replacing Jacob Brown .
78.13
Craig Kasper gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Bill Bower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Matthäus.
81.48
Kevin Matthäus pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Matthäus sees Don Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Greig whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Scott Mccann manages to gather it.
89.21
Paulo Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Lars Sparwasser happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

St Mirren
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
29.4%
42.4%
28.2%

Scorers
Bill Bower 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bill Bower of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.John Ritchie (GK)
7
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Simon Konchesky (DEF)
6
4.Lars Sparwasser (DEF)
7
5.John White (DEF)
7
6.Eric Brehme (MID)
7
7.Jacob Brown (MID)
6
8.Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
7
9.Matt Inglis (ATT)
6
10.Martin Murray (ATT)
6
11.Dave Brand (ATT)
7
 
12.Kevin Matthäus (GK)
7
13.Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
14.Don Greig (ATT)
6

1.Scott Mccann (GK)
8
2.Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Craig Kasper (DEF)
7
4.Cleto Cauet (DEF)
8
5.Jean-Philippe Giublesi (MID)
6
6.Christian Frieser (MID)
7
7.Dagui Oulmers (MID)
8
8.Paulo Pinto (MID)
6
9.Joachim Sogliano (ATT)
8
10.Rafael Campos (ATT)
6
11.Bill Bower (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gary Cole (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Gough (MID)
0
14.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
0