Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 4,981 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.


0.00
The first half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
3.38
Dominic Rae flicks a high pass forward. Claus Flo collects the pass. Claus Flo shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
4.49
Colin White barges into Stephen Burley. The referee calls over Colin White and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.53
Stephen Burley flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Rae collects the pass. Dominic Rae plays a one-two with Matt Matteo and advances towards the goal... Dominic Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes David Dickov's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
8.34
Corner kick to Queens Park. Patrick Hapgood plays it to the near post. David Dickov reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.06
Stephen Burley sees Claus Flo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Flo knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.31
Stephen Burley passes the ball forward to Claus Flo. Claus Flo kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Young but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.21
Colin White decides to run forward with the ball. Colin White plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Colin White provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
38.16
Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.46
Nigel Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Claus Flo collects the pass. Claus Flo sees Matt Matteo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matt Matteo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but somehow David Dickov happens to be in the right place to block it.
44.50
David Dickov knocks the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Paul Law. Paul Law whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park get the second half underway!
47.27
Dave Edworthy sees a break and surges forward. Dave Edworthy shoots from 25 yards. Steve Southgate gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
49.08
Dave Edworthy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass whips in a cross ball towards Alec McStay. Alec McStay knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.55
Alex Morton flicks a high ball forward to Alec McStay who takes it down. Alec McStay hits a low pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill connects with a diving header but somehow Colin Craddock happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.01
Colin White threads a neat ball through to Alex Morton. Alex Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.49
Dave Edworthy chips the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi sees Billy Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Morton plays the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. With some swift thinking, Stuart Gemmill plays the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law plays a one-two with Stuart Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Paul Law makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Law plays the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
60.35
Queens Park have made a substitution with Alun Adams replacing Patrick Hapgood .
66.57
David Dickov runs forward with the ball. David Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.12
David Dickov plays the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.04
Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks the ball forward to Dave Edworthy. Dave Edworthy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Elliott.
72.34
Alun Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Colin Young. Colin Young makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queens Park are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.48
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Gil replacing Colin Young and Glynn Cole replacing Claus Flo .
78.57
David Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.29
Paul Law passes the ball forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill powers a header at goal but is denied by Colin Craddock. Excellent block.
81.28
Dave Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Meiklejohn collects the pass. Stephen Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Paul Law. Paul Law makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Steve Southgate.
84.08
Alex Morton kicks a strong pass forward to David Dickov. David Dickov takes it forward alone. David Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
87.29
David Dickov passes the ball forward to Dave Edworthy. Dave Edworthy flicks a high ball forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi who takes it down. Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks the ball forward, putting Billy Glass through on goal. Some good footwork from Billy Glass provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
27.1%
45.9%
27.1%

Scorers

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)
9
3.Alex Morton (DEF)
7
4.Colin White (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Alec McStay (MID)
6
6.Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID)
7
7.Dave Edworthy (MID)
7
8.Paul Law (MID)goal scored
9
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.David McCoist (DEF)
0

1.Steve Southgate (GK)
8
2.Martin Tomic (DEF)
6
3.Colin Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Elliott (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Hapgood (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Burley (MID)
6
7.Colin Young (MID)
6
8.Nigel Marsden (MID)
6
9.Dominic Rae (ATT)
6
10.Matt Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Claus Flo (ATT)
6
 
12.Alun Adams (DEF)
6
13.Francisco Gil (MID)
6
14.Glynn Cole (ATT)
6