Match Report


St MirrenSt Mirren     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton James Mchardy James Mchardy
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister73
G
1
G
78Marcos OrtizM. Ortiz
Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith64
D
2
D
69Alen SukerA. Suker
Billy MatteoB. Matteo79
D
captain3
D
74Daniel OsorioD. Osorio
Kevin HendryK. Hendry68
D
4
D
73Oscar DominguezO. Dominguez
Jonathan McgrealJ. Mcgreal66
D
5
D
72Youssef El-KhalejY. El-Khalej
Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison84
M
6
M
79Sebastiao SemedoS. Semedo
Don LiddellD. Liddell78
M
7captain
M
75Jochem DassenJ. Dassen
Alan FentonA. Fenton74
M
8
A
72Hannes SeibertH. Seibert
Garry MasonG. Mason77
A
9
A
75Alec LawA. Law
Colin HendryC. Hendry71
A
10
A
79Oluwashegun AdeshinaO. Adeshina
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson76
A
11
A
75David MarescaD. Maresca
 
Alex HendersonA. Henderson77
A
12
D
70Jan Van BarneveldJ. Van Barneveld
Mick FroggattM. Froggatt73
M
13
M
74Duncan HendersonD. Henderson
Martin HallM. Hall73
A
14
A
65Samuel ChaveyriatS. Chaveyriat

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott White.


0.00
St Mirren kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
Jochem Dassen sees Alec Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Law threads the ball through into the box. David Maresca cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Neil Mcallister.
3.31
Paul Naysmith threads the ball through to Craig Hutchison. Craig Hutchison decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason powers a header at goal. Marcos Ortiz manages to gather it.
4.24
Oscar Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jochem Dassen. Jochem Dassen threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.43
Jochem Dassen flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Semedo shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
12.51
Craig Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
14.26
Jochem Dassen kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Law. Alec Law shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.53
Jonathan Mcgreal surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Alan Fenton who brings the ball under control. Alan Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.52
Craig Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef El-Khalej.
20.08
Craig Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.33
Don Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Colin Hendry shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marcos Ortiz!
24.34
Billy Matteo threads a neat ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry collects the pass. Colin Hendry shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
27.59
Craig Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gavin Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.51
Jochem Dassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Maresca. David Maresca tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Mcallister with no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
33.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.35
Garry Mason sees Craig Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
39.17
Billy Matteo advances with the ball. Billy Matteo passes the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason connects with a diving header but Marcos Ortiz is on top of it.
44.32
Oscar Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off!
54.39
Kevin Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Alan Fenton who takes it down. Alan Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
59.21
Youssef El-Khalej hits a low pass to Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Jochem Dassen. Jochem Dassen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Neil Mcallister keeps it out!
60.25
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Samuel Chaveyriat replacing David Maresca .
65.34
Youssef El-Khalej gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Hannes Seibert whips in a cross ball towards Jochem Dassen. Jochem Dassen beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.32
Jochem Dassen makes a simple pass to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina threads the ball through to Jochem Dassen but he's offside!
72.05
Kevin Hendry sees Don Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Colin Hendry advances inside the box! Colin Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Jochem Dassen plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
75.51
Oscar Dominguez hits a low pass to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina plays a scrappy one-two with Hannes Seibert and advances towards the goal... Oluwashegun Adeshina shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
77.04
Billy Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Don Liddell who takes it down. Don Liddell threads a neat ball through to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Osorio.
87.21
Gavin Davidson surges forward with the ball. Gavin Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
89.27
Alec Law threads a neat ball through to Jochem Dassen. Jochem Dassen whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert beats his man to it with a header. Neil Mcallister didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

St Mirren

Kilmarnock
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27.2%
42%
30.9%

Scorers
David Maresca 31

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jochem Dassen of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Neil Mcallister (GK)
7
2.Paul Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Billy Matteo (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Jonathan Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6.Craig Hutchison (MID)
8
7.Don Liddell (MID)
7
8.Alan Fenton (MID)
6
9.Garry Mason (ATT)
6
10.Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
11.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Henderson (ATT)
0
13.Mick Froggatt (MID)
0
14.Martin Hall (ATT)
0

1.Marcos Ortiz (GK)
8
2.Alen Suker (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Osorio (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Dominguez (DEF)
7
5.Youssef El-Khalej (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Semedo (MID)
6
7.Jochem Dassen (MID)
9
8.Hannes Seibert (ATT)
6
9.Alec Law (ATT)
6
10.Oluwashegun Adeshina (ATT)
6
11.David Maresca (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jan Van Barneveld (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Henderson (MID)
0
14.Samuel Chaveyriat (ATT)
6