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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Ayr United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Sullivan.


0.00
Ayr United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.11
Emmanuel Nwakire comes in with a late challenge on Jochem Dassen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jochem Dassen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.27
Jochem Dassen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jochem Dassen lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Emilio Bustamante is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
16.14
Sebastiao Semedo clumsily knocks into Marcus Charlton. The referee warns Sebastiao Semedo to calm down! Marcus Charlton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.37
Emmanuel Nwakire knocks the ball forward to Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce skips past Jan Van Barneveld! Pablo Ponce shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
26.38
Marcus Charlton knocks the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Craig Mccall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.51
Sebastiao Semedo barges into Emmanuel Nwakire. The referee brings Sebastiao Semedo to one side and gives him another warning! Emmanuel Nwakire stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.04
Emmanuel Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Charlton and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Carlton Brand provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.30
Pierre Mbamba kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Nwakire. Emmanuel Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Hubert Plante but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.26
Carlton Brand flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ponce who gracefully takes it down. Pablo Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Nwakire. Emmanuel Nwakire rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
40.07
Craig Collins advances with the ball. Craig Collins edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Craig Collins provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
42.47
Jochem Dassen flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Semedo who takes it down. Sebastiao Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.20
Ayr United are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
Jochem Dassen flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Semedo who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Semedo shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for 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!
47.25
Jochem Dassen flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Semedo whips in a cross ball towards David Maresca. David Maresca directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.21
Alpay Abdullah clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Semedo. Alpay Abdullah is warned by the referee! Sebastiao Semedo runs off the knock.
51.15
Emmanuel Nwakire advances with the ball. Emmanuel Nwakire controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Marcos Ortiz manages to keep it out.
55.39
Oscar Dominguez hits a low pass to Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastiao Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
59.31
Youssef El-Khalej sees Oscar Dominguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Dassen controls it well on his chest. Jochem Dassen threads the ball through to Alec Law but he's offside!
61.00
Oscar Dominguez darts forward. Oscar Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Maresca. David Maresca lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Hannes Seibert scores for Kilmarnock!!
65.07
Craig Mccall takes it forward alone. Craig Mccall edges inside the box! Craig Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.22
Marcus Charlton clumsily knocks into Jochem Dassen. The referee calls over Marcus Charlton and shows him a yellow card! Jochem Dassen runs off the knock.
72.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcus Charlton plays the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pablo Ponce is offside!
77.18
Oscar Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
78.34
Marcus Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Ponce who brings the ball under control. Pablo Ponce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.43
Alpay Abdullah makes a beautiful solo run. Alpay Abdullah plays the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall plays a one-two with Hubert Plante and rushes in on goal... Daniel Osorio clumsily knocks into Craig Mccall. Penalty not given!!
87.18
Oscar Dominguez makes a probing pass to Jochem Dassen. Jochem Dassen flicks a high pass forward. Oluwashegun Adeshina collects the pass. Oluwashegun Adeshina advances inside the box! Oluwashegun Adeshina shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oluwashegun Adeshina!
90.00
Sebastiao Semedo sees David Maresca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Maresca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
29.2%
48.6%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oluwashegun Adeshina of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings