Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     LivingstonLivingston
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin HendryK. Hendry45
G
1captain
G
59Youssouf ZanottiY. Zanotti
Andy HendryA. Hendry62
D
captain2
D
62Alec DalglishA. Dalglish
Andy MasonA. Mason49
D
3
D
54Antonio MedinaA. Medina
Colin JamesC. James47
D
4
D
50Gavin FergusonG. Ferguson
Dominic McStayD. McStay46
D
5
D
40Callum JamesC. James
Craig GemmellC. Gemmell55
M
6
M
63Scott BoltonS. Bolton
Billy HendryB. Hendry53
M
7
M
62Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell
Carl WiltordC. Wiltord47
A
8
M
59Richard SullivanR. Sullivan
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson46
A
9
M
57Stuart YoungS. Young
Stephen HopkinS. Hopkin46
A
10
A
69Roberto PostigaR. Postiga
Neil NivenN. Niven45
A
11
A
53Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
 
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo49
M
12
M
56Duncan CollinsD. Collins
Steve LightfootS. Lightfoot47
M
13
M
55Alex ClelandA. Cleland
Graeme WindassG. Windass47
M
14
G
53Ernesto FuentesE. Fuentes

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Livingston. A crowd of 4,799 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.


0.00
Ayr United kick off!
6.44
Scott Bolton brings the ball forward. Scott Bolton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kevin Hendry effortlessly gets down and covers it.
10.05
Andy Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Postiga side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.28
Andy Mason makes a probing pass to Craig Gemmell. Craig Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Callum Thomson who brings the ball under control. Callum Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Niven but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.15
Billy Hendry brings the ball forward. Billy Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Niven. Neil Niven makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
30.16
Richard Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga edges inside the box! Roberto Postiga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Kevin Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.16
Andy Caldwell surges forward with the ball. Andy Caldwell passes the ball forward but Roberto Postiga is offside!
40.10
Richard Sullivan clumsily knocks into Billy Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Livingston start the second half!
49.53
With some swift thinking, Colin James plays the ball forward to Billy Hendry. With a delightful solo run, Billy Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Hendry shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.27
Andy Hendry breaks forward. Andy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Carl Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Carl Wiltord shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
57.39
Billy Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Youssouf Zanotti.
60.21
Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Stephen Hopkin .
61.25
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson runs straight at the defence! Stephen Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Kevin Hendry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.43
Corner kick to Livingston. Stuart Young plays it out to the edge of the box. Andy Mason steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
65.14
Colin James hacks Andy Caldwell from behind! Colin James is warned by the referee! Andy Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.55
Dominic McStay threads the ball through to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Neil Niven. Neil Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.05
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Neil Niven collects the pass. Neil Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.20
Ayr United have made a substitution with Graeme Windass replacing Andy Mason .
83.31
Billy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Niven. Neil Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Youssouf Zanotti manages to gather it.
84.33
Richard Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Postiga collects the pass. Roberto Postiga shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Kevin Hendry. Excellent save.
85.55
Stuart Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
87.15
Livingston are dictating the run of play here today.
89.11
Scott Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Livingston
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
32.9%
48.6%
18.6%

Scorers
Roberto Postiga 10, 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Postiga of Livingston

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Hendry (GK)
7
2.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Andy Mason (DEF)
6
4.Colin James (DEF)
6
5.Dominic McStay (DEF)
6
6.Craig Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Billy Hendry (MID)
7
8.Carl Wiltord (ATT)
6
9.Callum Thomson (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Neil Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Matteo (MID)
6
13.Steve Lightfoot (MID)
6
14.Graeme Windass (MID)
6

1.Youssouf Zanotti (GK)
6
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Medina (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Callum James (DEF)
6
6.Scott Bolton (MID)
6
7.Andy Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Richard Sullivan (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stuart Young (MID)
6
10.Roberto Postiga (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Stephen Thomson (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Collins (MID)
0
13.Alex Cleland (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Fuentes (GK)
0