Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,075 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock start the match!
8.54
0-0Alex Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law takes it forward alone. Paul Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.57
0-1Gavin Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henderson collects the pass. Duncan Henderson knocks the ball forward, putting Emile Serrant through on goal. Emile Serrant shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Garry Telfer had no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
16.33
Alex Morton hits a low pass to Billy Glass. Billy Glass sees Guglielmo Triuzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.13
0-1David Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
21.44
Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Billy Glass scores for Kilmarnock!!
26.22
Duncan Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James. Richard James whips in a cross ball towards Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Garry Telfer had no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
30.15
Stuart Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
32.46
Emile Serrant flicks a high pass forward. Richard James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard James whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Garry Telfer had no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
36.05
David Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison knocks the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. Gavin Ritchie scores for Stenhousemuir!!
39.20
1-4David Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gemmill who takes it down. Stuart Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. David Sullivan barges into Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
40.40
Edoardo Passoni chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison threads a neat ball through to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson plays a one-two with Richard James and advances towards the goal... Duncan Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.20
Alec McStay makes a simple pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Law. Paul Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.24
David Dickov hits a low pass to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Miguel Castro replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Duncan Morrison and Pier Giovanni Sarti replacing Richard James.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off the second half!
48.56
Colin White threads a neat ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.05
Alec McStay flicks a high pass forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi who brings the ball under control. Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.00
Andy Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Andy Inglis controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Pier Giovanni Sarti through on goal. Pier Giovanni Sarti tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.45
Alex Morton hits a low pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
59.53
Miguel Castro sees Duncan Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.40
Colin White launches a long ball forward. Stephen Meiklejohn makes a simple pass, allowing Billy Glass to run into the box. Billy Glass muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
66.57
Billy Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.13
1-4David Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Paul Law who takes it down. Paul Law shoots from long range. Good keeping from Gianluigi Negro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.47
Alec McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
73.25
Dave Edworthy hits a low pass to Billy Glass. Billy Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gianluigi Negro reads it well. Excellent save!
84.43
Arnauld Valois passes the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti plays a perfect one-two with Duncan Henderson and rushes in on goal... Pier Giovanni Sarti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Garry Telfer!
85.52
Alec McStay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alec McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.10
Andy Inglis makes a simple pass to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson threads a neat ball through to Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Francisco Lopes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Lopes!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Henderson of Stenhousemuir |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Telfer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Morton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Colin White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dave Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Gemmill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Billy Glass (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Alex McCoist (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Silvio Distin (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gianluigi Negro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edoardo Passoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Ritchie (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Emile Serrant (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Scott Matteo (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Duncan Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard James (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Henderson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Francisco Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Miguel Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arnauld Valois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID) | 6 | |