Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     DumbartonDumbarton
James MchardyJames Mchardy Computer Player Computer Player
Malte NahrstedtM. Nahrstedt68
G
1
G
61Alex HopkinA. Hopkin
Oscar Jr. LorieriO. Lorieri67
D
2
D
63Gary KirklandG. Kirkland
Alen SukerA. Suker69
D
3
D
62Billy DickovB. Dickov
Jakob WinklerJ. Winkler69
D
4
D
59Ian KrijgsmanI. Krijgsman
Peter SchaapP. Schaap69
D
5captain
M
68Graham JoachimG. Joachim
Scott ClelandS. Cleland69
M
6
M
68Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell
Ernesto CanoE. Cano69
M
captain7
M
60Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith
Craig InglisC. Inglis67
M
8
M
49Alberto OrtegaA. Ortega
Nicholas RizzoN. Rizzo68
A
9
A
53Stuart RaeS. Rae
Nils KuzorraN. Kuzorra69
A
10
A
53Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes
Robert RivalR. Rival69
A
11
A
52Dominic MasonD. Mason
 
Peter TobiassenP. Tobiassen69
D
12
G
57Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
Mamadou DoubaïM. Doubaï67
M
13
D
55Tim MonkT. Monk
Joaquín DíazJ. Díaz69
A
14
D
53Carl SeamanC. Seaman

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Dumbarton. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off the first half!
6.13
Jakob Winkler knocks the ball forward to Peter Schaap. Peter Schaap makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.36
Peter Schaap barges into Dominic Mason. The referee calls over Peter Schaap and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.33
Craig Inglis passes the ball forward to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Krijgsman.
10.11
Nicholas Rizzo flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Cano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Cano shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.17
Scott Cleland brings the ball forward. Scott Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
14.25
Peter Schaap threads a neat ball through to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Robert Rival. Robert Rival whips in a cross ball towards Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
26.03
Ernesto Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Rival. Robert Rival shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alex Hopkin.
27.34
Ernesto Cano takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jakob Winkler. Jakob Winkler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.35
Ernesto Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Alex Hopkin. What a save!
32.22
Alen Suker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland knocks the ball forward to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Cano. Ernesto Cano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
36.12
Stephen Naysmith passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.24
Matt Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Winkler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Winkler runs off the knock.
40.29
Scott Cleland threads a neat ball through to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alex Hopkin reads it well. Good keeping!
42.33
Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Robert Rival controls it well on his chest. Robert Rival edges inside the box! Robert Rival shoots from just inside the box. Alex Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Alen Suker knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Lorieri. Oscar Jr. Lorieri passes the ball forward to Ernesto Cano. Ernesto Cano plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Rival and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ernesto Cano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ian Krijgsman steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
47.18
Alberto Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.42
Gary Kirkland catches Craig Inglis on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Kirkland and shows him a yellow card! Craig Inglis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.14
Ernesto Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.35
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Caldwell. With a superhuman jump, Matt Caldwell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
53.44
Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Graham Joachim. Craig Inglis is shown the yellow card! Graham Joachim runs off the knock.
54.29
Scott Cleland sees a break and surges forward. Scott Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.18
Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Peter Tobiassen replacing Jakob Winkler, Mamadou Doubaï replacing Craig Inglis and Joaquín Díaz replacing Robert Rival .
61.24
Alen Suker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Cano. Ernesto Cano advances with the ball. Ernesto Cano whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
63.18
Ernesto Cano makes a probing pass to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
66.51
Peter Schaap flicks a high ball forward to Mamadou Doubaï who takes it down. Mamadou Doubaï controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.09
Mamadou Doubaï passes the ball forward to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards Mamadou Doubaï. With a superhuman jump, Mamadou Doubaï connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Alex Hopkin.
78.11
Mamadou Doubaï controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Cano. Ernesto Cano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Dickov.
79.08
Oscar Jr. Lorieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alen Suker. Alen Suker flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Rizzo who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Nicholas Rizzo plays the ball forward to Nils Kuzorra who has made a great run into the box. Ian Krijgsman catches Nils Kuzorra on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
81.55
Graham Joachim decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Joachim shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.33
Stephen Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alen Suker.
87.14
Alberto Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes comfortably collects the pass. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Dumbarton
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
21.3%
46.7%
32%

Scorers
Ernesto Cano 32
Robert Rival 42
Nils Kuzorra 54
Nicholas Rizzo 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Cano of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Malte Nahrstedt (GK)
6
2.Oscar Jr. Lorieri (DEF)
6
3.Alen Suker (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Winkler (DEF)
6
5.Peter Schaap (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Scott Cleland (MID)
7
7.Ernesto Cano (MID)goal scored
9
8.Craig Inglis (MID)yellow card
6
9.Nicholas Rizzo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nils Kuzorra (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robert Rival (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Peter Tobiassen (DEF)
6
13.Mamadou Doubaï (MID)
7
14.Joaquín Díaz (ATT)
6

1.Alex Hopkin (GK)
7
2.Gary Kirkland (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Billy Dickov (DEF)
6
4.Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
6
5.Graham Joachim (MID)
6
6.Matt Caldwell (MID)yellow card
5
7.Stephen Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Alberto Ortega (MID)
6
9.Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
10.Colin Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Hutchison (GK)
0
13.Tim Monk (DEF)
0
14.Carl Seaman (DEF)
0