Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry TelferG. Telfer54
G
1
G
51Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
David DickovD. Dickov62
D
2
D
55Don ClelandD. Cleland
Alex MortonA. Morton61
D
3
D
51Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Colin WhiteC. White59
D
4captain
D
49Callum NivenC. Niven
Alec McStayA. McStay73
M
captain5
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Guglielmo TriuzziG. Triuzzi65
M
6
M
69Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Paul LawP. Law48
M
7
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Kevin McCoistK. McCoist40
M
8
M
52Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn65
A
9
A
64Stuart TelferS. Telfer
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill52
A
10
A
55Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Billy GlassB. Glass49
A
11
A
41Garry DickovG. Dickov
 
Alex McCoistA. McCoist55
D
12
M
49Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Kevin HendryK. Hendry51
D
13
M
49Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Silvio DistinS. Distin47
G
14
M
48Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Ayr United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Henderson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the match underway!
3.13
Stuart Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer plays a one-two with Garry Dickov and rushes in on goal... Stuart Telfer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.42
Stuart Morrison runs forward with the ball. Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Pregnolato who brings the ball under control. Roberto Pregnolato shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.08
Stuart Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton cuts inside the box! Colin White catches Adam Middleton on the ankles. Adam Middleton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.02
Stuart Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Mckinlay runs straight at the defence! Stuart Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
18.17
Alex Morton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Morton shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.46
Garry Dickov comes in with a late challenge on David Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.10
Paul Law passes the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Craig Hutchison!
30.18
Alex Morton flicks a high pass forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi who brings the ball under control. Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Don Cleland gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Roberto Pregnolato makes a probing pass to Garry Dickov but he's offside!
33.25
Colin White hacks Roberto Pregnolato from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Pregnolato stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
Paul Law threads the ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
42.40
Paul Law threads a neat ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.29
Adam Middleton plays the ball forward to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
48.03
Stuart Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Garry Dickov who brings the ball under control. Garry Dickov shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ayr United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
49.32
Alex Morton makes a probing pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill surges forward with the ball. Stuart Gemmill threads the ball through to Guglielmo Triuzzi but he's offside!
54.20
David Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill advances inside the box! Stuart Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.30
Adam Middleton threads the ball through to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov cuts inside the box! Garry Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Garry Telfer manages to keep it out.
59.57
Adam Middleton passes the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Pregnolato plays the ball forward to Garry Dickov who has made a great run into the box. Garry Dickov rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.34
Adam Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison makes a probing pass to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory but the linesman indicates offside!
63.09
David Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi passes the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.14
Colin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Paul Law. Paul Law shoots from distance. Craig Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
66.40
Adam Middleton receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Mckinlay. Adam Middleton plays the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
69.23
David Dickov knocks the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Glass. Billy Glass threads a neat ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.36
From the throw-in, Stuart Mckinlay picks out Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Middleton controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stuart Telfer through on goal. Stuart Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Garry Telfer manages to gather it.
78.39
Stuart Glass comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Triuzzi. The referee brings Stuart Glass to one side and gives him a warning! Guglielmo Triuzzi runs off the knock.
81.16
Paul Law makes a simple pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Law. Paul Law flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Law!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Ayr United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
31.6%
44.3%
24.1%

Scorers
Paul Law 81
Stuart Telfer 3
Garry Dickov 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Law of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Garry Telfer (GK)
6
2.David Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Alex Morton (DEF)
6
4.Colin White (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Alec McStay (MID)
6
6.Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID)
6
7.Paul Law (MID)goal scored
8
8.Kevin McCoist (MID)
6
9.Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Gemmill (ATT)
7
11.Billy Glass (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex McCoist (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
0
14.Silvio Distin (GK)
0

1.Craig Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
6.Billy McGrory (MID)
6
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
8
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
7
9.Stuart Telfer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)
6
11.Garry Dickov (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Stuart Mcinnes (MID)
0
14.Stuart Sullivan (MID)
0