Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
James MchardyJames Mchardy John Mackay John Mackay
Malte NahrstedtM. Nahrstedt68
G
1
G
68Martino QuagliaM. Quaglia
Ricardo GuerreroR. Guerrero69
D
2captain
D
70Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Alen SukerA. Suker69
D
3
D
72Adelmajid BoutaboutA. Boutabout
Harvey CooperH. Cooper69
D
4
D
67Craig SounessC. Souness
Peter SchaapP. Schaap69
D
5
M
78Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
Scott ClelandS. Cleland69
M
6
M
68Elena FernandezE. Fernandez
Ernesto CanoE. Cano69
M
captain7
M
71Albert GuardiolaA. Guardiola
Tiago PinheiroT. Pinheiro69
M
8
M
78Eugenio NocerinoE. Nocerino
Nicholas RizzoN. Rizzo68
A
9
A
68Matt GreigM. Greig
Pedro BouchardP. Bouchard68
A
10
A
70Fred van VlietF. van Vliet
Robert RivalR. Rival70
A
11
A
69Steve PottsS. Potts
 
Jakob WinklerJ. Winkler69
D
12
D
61David MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Andy ClelandA. Cleland41
M
13
M
75Alan VickersA. Vickers
Gerhard RahnG. Rahn68
A
14
A
59Kevin MccallK. Mccall

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Heart of Midlothian. 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 Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.


0.00
Kilmarnock get the match underway!
4.44
Neil Henderson plays the ball forward to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Elena Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Albert Guardiola but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.31
Tiago Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Rival. Robert Rival heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.37
Scott Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Albert Guardiola. Scott Cleland is shown the yellow card! Albert Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.58
Harvey Cooper threads a neat ball through to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.19
Adelmajid Boutabout takes it forward alone. Adelmajid Boutabout flicks a high pass forward. Fred van Vliet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fred van Vliet shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.39
Nicholas Rizzo kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Rival. Robert Rival makes a pass forward but Nicholas Rizzo is yards offside!
22.53
Tiago Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Cano who takes it down. Ernesto Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.57
With a delightful solo run, Romero P. Ferrer stretches the opposition's defence. Romero P. Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Schaap.
30.14
Scott Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Craig Souness is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
31.47
Corner kick to Kilmarnock. Tiago Pinheiro chips it out wide. Romero P. Ferrer chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
33.59
Adelmajid Boutabout threads a neat ball through to Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola brings the ball forward. Albert Guardiola puts a great ball through. Steve Potts runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.20
Albert Guardiola makes an attacking run forward. Albert Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Nahrstedt who gathers it comfortably.
38.02
Fred van Vliet knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.42
Scott Cleland sees Nicholas Rizzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Rizzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.32
Showing composure, Tiago Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Robert Rival. Robert Rival controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
44.16
Tiago Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard finds some space and shoots from distance but Martino Quaglia is on top of his game. Well saved!
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. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
47.38
Neil Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Fred van Vliet collects the pass. Fred van Vliet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Guerrero.
51.40
Tiago Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Rizzo controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Rizzo plays a quick one-two with Tiago Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Rizzo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Adelmajid Boutabout steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
54.51
Scott Cleland threads a neat ball through to Tiago Pinheiro. Tiago Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo powers a header at goal. Martino Quaglia didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.38
Adelmajid Boutabout threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fred van Vliet but the linesman indicates offside!
57.18
Peter Schaap makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Pinheiro. Tiago Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard whips in a cross ball towards Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Martino Quaglia. Excellent save.
59.41
With a delightful solo run, Elena Fernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Elena Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Guardiola. Some good footwork from Albert Guardiola provides some space. He shoots at goal but Malte Nahrstedt is on top of it.
60.45
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Jakob Winkler replacing Peter Schaap and Gerhard Rahn replacing Robert Rival .
61.50
Tiago Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Pinheiro. Tiago Pinheiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
71.38
Scott Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Rizzo collects the pass. Nicholas Rizzo whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Pinheiro. Tiago Pinheiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Martino Quaglia as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.52
Tiago Pinheiro takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Harvey Cooper. Harvey Cooper deftly flicks the ball on. Ricardo Guerrero tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
78.51
Alen Suker catches Fred van Vliet on the ankles. The referee calls over Alen Suker and warns him to calm down! Fred van Vliet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.11
Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Elena Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Elena Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fred van Vliet!
87.09
Alen Suker makes a simple pass to Ernesto Cano. Ernesto Cano flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Rizzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Rizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.32
Alen Suker advances with the ball. Alen Suker flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Rizzo controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Rizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard makes a convincing header. Martino Quaglia easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
21.6%
44.6%
33.8%

Scorers
Tiago Pinheiro 61
Fred van Vliet 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Pinheiro of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Malte Nahrstedt (GK)
6
2.Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
6
3.Alen Suker (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Cooper (DEF)
6
5.Peter Schaap (DEF)
6
6.Scott Cleland (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ernesto Cano (MID)
6
8.Tiago Pinheiro (MID)goal scored
9
9.Nicholas Rizzo (ATT)
7
10.Pedro Bouchard (ATT)
6
11.Robert Rival (ATT)
6
 
12.Jakob Winkler (DEF)
6
13.Andy Cleland (MID)
0
14.Gerhard Rahn (ATT)
6

1.Martino Quaglia (GK)
8
2.Neil Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
7
4.Craig Souness (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
7
6.Elena Fernandez (MID)
8
7.Albert Guardiola (MID)
7
8.Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
6
9.Matt Greig (ATT)
6
10.Fred van Vliet (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Steve Potts (ATT)
6
 
12.David Mckinlay (DEF)
0
13.Alan Vickers (MID)
0
14.Kevin Mccall (ATT)
0