Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,551 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ayr United and Dundee are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ayr United and Dundee are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.
0.00
Ayr United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
Callum White darts forward. Callum White knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.26
Adam Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato threads the ball through to Stuart Telfer but he's offside!
12.04
Callum Niven clumsily knocks into Dominic Johnstone. Callum Niven is warned by the referee! Dominic Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.19
Stuart Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.37
Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pregnolato collects the pass. Roberto Pregnolato rushes past Kurt Hilgerink! Roberto Pregnolato cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ayr United!
21.46
Stuart Morrison takes it forward alone. Stuart Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer deftly passes the ball to Roberto Pregnolato, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Roberto Pregnolato provides some space. He shoots at goal. 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.
26.32
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Young. Duncan Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Stuart White catches Jose Fortes Vega on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.19
Billy McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart White. Stuart White threads a neat ball through to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
32.39
Stuart Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.06
Ayr United are in full control of this game.
39.51
Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Stuart Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.03
Alex Servidei passes the ball forward to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Kuzorra shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.25
Jean-Philippe Javary flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Kuzorra collects the pass. Nicolas Kuzorra shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Don Cleland takes it forward alone. Don Cleland makes a simple pass to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by JŸrgen Schultz.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee get the second half underway!
49.36
Billy McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Garry Dickov controls it well on his chest. Garry Dickov runs straight at the defence! Garry Dickov shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
53.44
Stuart Telfer threads the ball through to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.48
Callum White hits a low pass to Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli brings the ball forward. Federico Garavelli shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.27
Showing composure, Callum White picks a pass forward to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Kuzorra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.52
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with David Potts replacing Federico Garavelli and Stuart Law replacing Dominic Johnstone .
61.58
Billy McGrory passes the ball forward to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato rushes past Nicolas Kuzorra! Some good footwork from Roberto Pregnolato provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.23
JŸrgen Schultz makes a simple pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks the ball to his team mate, David Potts. David Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.52
Stuart Telfer passes the ball forward to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.08
Jean-Philippe Javary threads a neat ball through to David Potts. David Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.34
Adam Middleton passes the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stuart Telfer scores for Ayr United!!
89.03
Nicolas Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy McGrory.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%
Scorers
| Roberto Pregnolato 18, 62 Stuart Telfer 32, 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Pregnolato of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlton Dublin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Morrison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Middleton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Telfer (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Roberto Pregnolato (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Garry Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Hutchison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Glass (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kurt Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | JŸrgen Schultz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Servidei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Kuzorra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Federico Garavelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Philippe Javary (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Fortes Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dean Gilchrist (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Law (MID) | 6 | |











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