Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Hibernian | Hibernian | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthias Knapp | M. Knapp |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 72 |  | Dominic Rae | D. Rae | ||||||||
| David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | |||||||||
| Duncan White | D. White | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Craig Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Gary McCoist | G. McCoist | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Stephen Law | S. Law | |||||||||
| Craig Benjamin | C. Benjamin |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Linus Jahn | L. Jahn | |||||||||
| Jeremy Piqué | J. Piqué |  | 57 | M | | | 7 | | M | 64 | | John Burley | J. Burley | ||||||||
| John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | | 52 | M | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Matt Morton | M. Morton | |||||||||
| Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 |  | Zerbini Capecchi | Z. Capecchi | |||||||||
| Billy Glass | B. Glass | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 |  | Leonardo Hierro | L. Hierro | |||||||||
| John Brady | J. Brady | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 |  | Ricardo Reis | R. Reis | |||||||||
| Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | | 56 | A | | 12 | | G | 61 | | Duncan Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Vitor Barbosa | V. Barbosa | | 55 | G | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Pascal Pfeiffer | P. Pfeiffer | |||||||||
| Victor Johansen | V. Johansen |  | 53 | A | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.
0.00
0-0Hibernian start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
1-0Jeremy Piqué knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Rae with no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
6.22
1-0Scott McNeill clumsily knocks into Richard Elliott. Scott McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Richard Elliott gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.01
1-0John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Matt Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Morton shoots from long range but Matthias Knapp is on top of it.
9.41
1-0John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Matt Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Inglis.
10.59
Jeremy Piqué controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Brady. John Brady whips in a cross ball towards Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Dominic Rae is on top of it.
16.50
1-0Duncan White flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Brady but the linesman indicates offside!
20.49
Scott McNeill makes a simple pass to Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn takes it forward alone. Linus Jahn plays a one-two with Matt Morton and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Linus Jahn provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.03
1-1John Burley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Burley shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
27.58
Jeremy Piqué changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeremy Piqué sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Rae manages to gather it.
32.14
1-1Scott McNeill hacks Richard Elliott from behind! The referee brings Scott McNeill to one side and gives him another warning! Richard Elliott runs off the knock.
33.31
Seeing Stuart Inglis's attacking run, Duncan White quickly throws the ball into his path. Stuart Inglis pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stuart Inglis plays the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball towards John Brady. John Brady beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.27
David Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. David Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, John Brady. John Brady shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
38.07
David Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué flicks a high pass forward. John Brady collects the pass. John Brady shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dominic Rae.
39.46
1-1It's a corner kick. Gary McCoist loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. John Burley reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.23
John Dalglish sees space and advances. John Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Duncan Burley replacing Scott McNeill. The Ayr United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
47.35
Stephen Law breaks forward. Stephen Law brings the ball forward. Stephen Law passes the ball forward but Matt Morton is offside!
53.41
1-1Jeremy Piqué barges into John Burley. The referee calls over Jeremy Piqué and shows him a yellow card! John Burley runs off the knock.
57.10
John Burley threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.49
John Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Morton. Matt Morton knocks the ball forward, putting Zerbini Capecchi through on goal. Zerbini Capecchi takes a shot at goal. Zerbini Capecchi scores for Hibernian!!
65.41
Craig Benjamin sees Billy Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but Dominic Rae reads it well. Fabulous stop!
66.25
Stephen Law flicks a high ball forward to John Burley who takes it down. John Burley threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Naysmith.
69.31
David Naysmith sees space and advances. David Naysmith makes a probing pass to John Brady. John Brady plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Elliott and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Brady takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.34
Craig Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from 25 yards. Dominic Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
72.00
Gary McCoist knocks the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass plays a scrappy one-two with John Brady and advances towards the goal... Billy Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Billy Glass scores for Ayr United!!
77.46
2-2Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Zerbini Capecchi and Pascal Pfeiffer replacing Matt Morton .
79.50
Craig Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Brady. John Brady whips in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Dominic Rae reads it well. He makes it look easy!
81.28
John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Naysmith.
83.33
2-2Jeremy Piqué makes a probing pass to Billy Glass. Billy Glass edges inside the box! Kevin Matteo catches Billy Glass on the ankles. Billy Glass appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.45
Craig Mason flicks a high pass forward. John Burley controls it well on his chest. John Burley threads the ball through to Pascal Pfeiffer. Pascal Pfeiffer plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Hierro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pascal Pfeiffer rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Craig Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Dominic Rae manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
22.9%
41%
36.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Glass of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Knapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Naysmith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Duncan White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Benjamin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jeremy Piqué (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | John Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Elliott (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Billy Glass (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | John Brady (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Johansen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Rae (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kevin Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McNeill (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Stephen Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Linus Jahn (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | John Burley (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Matt Morton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Zerbini Capecchi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Leonardo Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Burley (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pascal Pfeiffer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |