Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Livingston. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Livingston are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Livingston are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.
0.00
0-0Livingston kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
1-0Harvey Cooper runs forward with the ball. Harvey Cooper advances with the ball. Harvey Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Pinheiro. Tiago Pinheiro makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.17
1-0Nils Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler makes a probing pass to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Oscar Jr. Lorieri's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.20
1-0Corner kick to Livingston. Craig Brown plays it to the near post. Richard Brady takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.03
1-0Oscar Jr. Lorieri plays the ball forward to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
14.38
1-0Tiago Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Scott Cleland who brings the ball under control. Scott Cleland passes the ball forward but Nils Kuzorra is offside!
18.57
1-0Scott Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.58
David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gísli Gardarsson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
28.36
With great vision, Craig Inglis plays the ball forward to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.56
Richard Brady sees Gísli Gardarsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gísli Gardarsson lofts in a cross ball towards Piero Di Livio. With a superhuman jump, Piero Di Livio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
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. Livingston 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 whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
47.15
Scott Cleland hits a low pass to Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.36
2-0Tiago Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Nils Kuzorra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nils Kuzorra flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Pinheiro. Richard Brady comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Pinheiro. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
57.42
With some swift thinking, Jakob Winkler plays the ball forward to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland threads a neat ball through to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Don Sullivan!
59.04
2-0Tiago Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.12
2-0Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Mamadou Doubaï replacing Scott Cleland and Paul Shearer replacing Robert Rival .
61.19
Oscar Jr. Lorieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Cooper. Harvey Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Doubaï holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mamadou Doubaï knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra whips the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by David Dickov. That should have been a goal!
63.11
David Dickov plays the ball forward to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson knocks the ball forward to Piero Di Livio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.17
2-0Jakob Winkler catches Gísli Gardarsson on the ankles. The referee warns Jakob Winkler to calm down! Gísli Gardarsson runs off the knock.
72.01
2-0Mamadou Doubaï takes it forward alone. Mamadou Doubaï whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Rizzo. Eduardo Flores clumsily knocks into Nicholas Rizzo. Penalty not given!!
73.01
Mamadou Doubaï threads a neat ball through to Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.40
3-0Richard Brady barges into Nils Kuzorra. The referee calls over Richard Brady and shows him a yellow card! Nils Kuzorra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.40
Free kick to Kilmarnock just outside the area...
81.46
Nils Kuzorra takes a long run up and tries an ambitious curling shot. The ball takes an enormous swing through the air towards the top corner. It's there! Don Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.20
With some swift thinking, Harvey Cooper plays the ball forward to Mamadou Doubaï. Mamadou Doubaï makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Seth Keegan makes a strong solo run forward. Seth Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Gísli Gardarsson controls it well on his chest. Gísli Gardarsson plays a scrappy one-two with Matthias Hässler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gísli Gardarsson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Livingston!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
21.9%
43.8%
34.2%
Scorers
| Tiago Pinheiro 2 Craig Inglis 28, 73 Nils Kuzorra 79 Nicholas Rizzo 83 | Gísli Gardarsson 91 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Inglis of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Malte Nahrstedt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar Jr. Lorieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jakob Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tiago Pinheiro (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Craig Inglis (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Nicholas Rizzo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nils Kuzorra (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Robert Rival (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Guerrero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mamadou Doubaï (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Paul Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nils Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Brady (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Seth Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Piero Di Livio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gísli Gardarsson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Matthias Hässler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Celestine Ikpeba (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard McStay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Morton (MID) | 0 | |