Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 20,286 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hansen.


0.00
Kilmarnock kick off the first half!
4.53
Patrick Shearer hits a low pass to Martin Murray. Martin Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Hannes Behrens blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
6.22
Con Bosnich threads a neat ball through to Jon Riza. Showing composure, Jon Riza laces a weighted ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.08
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson knocks the ball forward to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.34
Alistair Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Brown. With vision, Jacob Brown plays the ball forward to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
15.54
Patrick Shearer hits a low pass to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Murray. Martin Murray powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Steinar Halle.
17.33
It's a corner kick. Patrick Shearer loops the ball in to towards the near post. Tomˆs Pahlplatz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
20.23
Jacob Brown flicks a high ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz who takes it down. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucien Ndo.
21.23
Jon Riza passes the ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez flicks a high pass forward. Jason Vieira controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alistair Hunt catches Jason Vieira on the ankles. Jason Vieira appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.57
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson clumsily knocks into Patrick Shearer. The referee brings Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson to one side and gives him a warning! Patrick Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.24
Lucien Ndo comes in with a late challenge on Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Lucien Ndo is shown the yellow card! Tomˆs Pahlplatz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.20
Garry Naysmith surges forward with the ball. Garry Naysmith advances with the ball. Garry Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.53
Eric Brehme threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
38.40
Stefan Stoichita chips the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret cuts inside the box! Fabrice Lauret side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.58
Jacob Brown runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jacob Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Murray. Martin Murray powers a header at goal but Steinar Halle is on top of it.
42.01
Stefan Stoichita darts forward. Stefan Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez controls it well on his chest. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez controls it well on his chest. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
51.45
Jorge Scarone comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Hunt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Hunt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.09
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Simon Konchesky replacing Garry Naysmith .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Rui Andrade replacing Jon Riza .
66.50
Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira plays the ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez who has made a great run into the box. Thomas Gutiérrez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but John Ritchie effortlessly smothers it!
69.11
Eric Brehme takes it forward alone. Eric Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Lucien Ndo catches Matt Inglis on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
71.34
Jacob Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Stoichita.
72.14
Alistair Hunt makes a strong solo run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Hunt plays the ball forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.34
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson makes a probing pass to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Ziege.
77.08
Jan Ziege makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Shearer. Showing composure, Patrick Shearer plays the ball forward to Martin Murray. Martin Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Stoichita.
78.34
Simon Konchesky advances with the ball. Simon Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Con Bosnich.
84.28
Stefan Stoichita runs forward with the ball. Stefan Stoichita takes it forward alone. Stefan Stoichita whips in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Simon Konchesky steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.39
Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by John Ritchie.
88.12
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jacob Brown reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Alistair Hunt passes the ball forward to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown flicks a high pass forward. Martin Murray collects the pass. Martin Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucien Ndo.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Stoichita of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.John Ritchie (GK)
7
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
7
3.Alistair Hunt (DEF)
8
4.Jan Ziege (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Elliott (MID)
6
6.Jacob Brown (MID)
9
7.Patrick Shearer (MID)
7
8.Eric Brehme (MID)
7
9.Tomˆs Pahlplatz (ATT)
6
10.Matt Inglis (ATT)
6
11.Martin Murray (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Konchesky (DEF)
7
13.Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
0
14.Don Greig (ATT)
0

1.Steinar Halle (GK)
7
2.Lucien Ndo (DEF)yellow card
4
3.Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
4.Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
9
5.Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6.Jon Riza (MID)
6
7.Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
7
8.Jorge Scarone (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Fabrice Lauret (ATT)
6
10.Jason Vieira (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)
8
 
12.Scott Hopkin (DEF)
0
13.Rui Andrade (MID)
6
14.Andy Meiklejohn (ATT)
0