Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Craig Morton | C. Morton | |||||||||
| David Dickov | D. Dickov | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Craig Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
| Alex Morton | A. Morton | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
| Colin White | C. White | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 |  | Alexander Eberle | A. Eberle | |||||||||
| Alec McStay | A. McStay | | 73 | M |  | | 5 | | | M | 63 | | Craig McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||
| Guglielmo Triuzzi | G. Triuzzi |  | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 |  | Mauricio Rodriguez | M. Rodriguez | |||||||||
| Dave Edworthy | D. Edworthy |  | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Gavin Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Billy Matteo | B. Matteo | |||||||||
| Stuart Gemmill | S. Gemmill | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Duncan Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Billy Glass | B. Glass | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
| Alex McCoist | A. McCoist | | 55 | D | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Don Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry | | 51 | D | | 13 | | G | 52 | | David Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| David McCoist | D. McCoist | | 47 | D | | 14 | | M | 52 | | Richard McNeill | R. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,928 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Ross County 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 Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Alec McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Alec McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
6.30
0-0Guglielmo Triuzzi catches Alex Liddell on the ankles. Guglielmo Triuzzi is warned by the referee! Alex Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.07
0-0Gavin Greig darts forward. Gavin Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
Alex Morton comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Mcallister. The referee brings Alex Morton to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Mcallister runs off the knock.
14.09
1-0Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a probing pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.15
1-0Craig McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister collects the pass. Duncan Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.29
Dave Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from 20 yards. Craig Morton gets down and covers it.
21.46
With some swift thinking, Craig Booth plays the ball forward to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell advances inside the box! Alex Liddell shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Garry Telfer.
26.58
1-0Showing composure, Alec McStay picks a pass forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a probing pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Alexander Eberle. Excellent block.
27.28
Dave Edworthy makes a probing pass to Paul Law. Paul Law shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
32.27
Guglielmo Triuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
33.22
Colin White hits a low pass to Dave Edworthy. Dave Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Triuzzi controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.00
Craig Booth hacks Dave Edworthy from behind! The referee brings Craig Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Dave Edworthy stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.36
Colin White flicks a high pass forward. Dave Edworthy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Edworthy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
44.02
David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass sees Stephen Meiklejohn just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Craig Morton had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
47.11
Alec McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.48
2-0Colin White barges into Mauricio Rodriguez. The referee calls over Colin White and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.44
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo collects the pass. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
53.57
Paul Law advances with the ball. Paul Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Booth.
55.07
Gavin Greig darts forward. Gavin Greig rushes past Colin White! Gavin Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.25
Matt Glass comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Triuzzi. Matt Glass is given a warning by the referee! Guglielmo Triuzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.53
Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay collects the pass. Alec McStay shoots from distance but Craig Morton reads it well. Excellent save!
67.05
David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.03
David Dickov volleys a long ball forward. Alec McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.09
David Dickov pushes up the pitch. David Dickov takes it forward alone. David Dickov shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.15
4-0Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Alex McCoist replacing Alex Morton, Kevin Hendry replacing Alec McStay and David McCoist replacing Billy Glass .
79.28
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Greig knocks the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks the ball forward, putting Craig McCoist through on goal. Craig McCoist shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.49
Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist takes it forward alone. Craig McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
87.06
Stuart Gemmill barges into Craig McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Guglielmo Triuzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Dickov of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Telfer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Dickov (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 3. | Alex Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin White (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Alec McStay (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dave Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Stuart Gemmill (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Billy Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | David McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Craig Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Don Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard McNeill (MID) | 0 | |