Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Curtis Carsley.
The pitch is in great condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Curtis Carsley.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
4.08
0-0Andy Souness clumsily knocks into Edgar Varela. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Varela runs off the knock.
6.55
0-0Billy Gough hits a low pass to Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.01
0-0Gilles Mason sees Scott Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Binotto. Ferdinando Binotto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Tomˆs de Koning!
12.15
Edgar Varela flicks a high pass forward. Callum Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Niven threads the ball through to Scott Law. Scott Law shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
18.10
0-0Ferdinando Binotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Souness. Andy Souness tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by David Meiklejohn.
19.51
0-0It's a corner kick which Mario Nelisse takes quickly, playing the ball short to David White. David White flicks the ball across the goal. Callum Niven reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.10
0-1Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Varela controls it well on his chest. Edgar Varela advances with the ball. Edgar Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Gough. Billy Gough beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.10
Callum Niven darts forward. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Gerhard Kistner!
28.44
0-1Garry Mcinnes runs forward with the ball. Garry Mcinnes sees a break and surges forward. Garry Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.39
Edgar Varela sees Callum Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Niven passes the ball forward to Scott Law. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Law. Gary Law makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.57
Scott Law flicks a high pass forward. Billy Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.29
45.00
Amedeo Tatti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdinando Binotto. Ferdinando Binotto flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Mason who takes it down. Gilles Mason shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Kilmarnock players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rangers kick off the second half!
48.06
Ferdinando Binotto hits a low pass to Scott Rae. Scott Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Nelisse. Mario Nelisse makes a convincing header. David Meiklejohn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.19
Billy Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gerhard Kistner gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
55.23
Edgar Varela flicks a high pass forward. Callum Niven collects the pass. Callum Niven threads the ball through to Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.36
Edgar Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs de Koning. Tomˆs de Koning chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Gough. Billy Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.26
Billy Gough flicks a high pass forward to Walter Micillo who brings the ball under control. Walter Micillo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.56
1-3Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Bakary Koschmieder replacing Scott Rae .Rangers have made a substitution with Don Niven replacing Gary Law .
61.61
Gilles Mason makes a simple pass to Alberto Campos. Alberto Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
69.38
Scott Law makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Law shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gerhard Kistner.
70.19
It's a corner kick which Scott Law takes quickly, playing the ball short to Don Niven. Don Niven tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by David White.
72.12
Pedro Vieira catches Gilles Mason on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.54
Eugenio Sullo advances with the ball. Eugenio Sullo surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Sullo hits a low pass to Gilles Mason. Some good footwork from Gilles Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from David Meiklejohn.
77.03
Rangers have made a substitution with Alje Quansah replacing Matt Booth .
78.09
Ferdinando Binotto passes the ball forward to Bakary Koschmieder. Bakary Koschmieder whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Mason. Gilles Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David Meiklejohn gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.58
Alje Quansah makes a probing pass to Scott Law. Scott Law makes a simple pass to Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Sullo.
85.23
Billy Gough threads a neat ball through to Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Gough. Billy Gough makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Ferdinando Binotto threads the ball through to Andy Souness. Andy Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Niven.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
26.5%
41.2%
32.4%
Scorers
| Mario Nelisse 48 | Billy Gough 20 Gary Law 36 Walter Micillo 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Gough of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerhard Kistner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Sullo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Amedeo Tatti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ferdinando Binotto (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mario Nelisse (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Scott Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Souness (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Alberto Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Amdy Toursel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex James (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bakary Koschmieder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Meiklejohn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edgar Varela (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tomˆs de Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Law (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Billy Gough (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Gary Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Walter Micillo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Pedro Vieira (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Jason Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alje Quansah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Thomson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Niven (ATT) | 6 | |