Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 17,880 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Kilmarnock and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Kilmarnock and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
0.00
0-0St Mirren kick off!
4.16
0-0Jean-Philippe Giublesi flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Mccann who gracefully takes it down. Shaun Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
6.25
0-0Shaun Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Piet Verhoeven. The referee brings Shaun Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Piet Verhoeven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.08
Cristiano Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.32
0-0Paolo Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Sven Hanssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Hanssen sees Billy Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Carlos Loureiro. Excellent save.
16.20
0-0Christian Frieser takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Sven Hanssen. Sven Hanssen hits a low pass to Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.31
1-0Martin Mowbray makes an attacking run forward. Martin Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Dmytro Ryabushko scores for Kilmarnock!!
26.24
John Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.16
Sven Hanssen makes a high pass forward. Danny Wright-Phillips shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Danny Wright-Phillips shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
32.21
Piet Verhoeven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Mowbray. Martin Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko shoots from 25 yards. Paul McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
33.24
Sven Hanssen passes the ball forward to Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.44
Gharib Bouchiba knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Mowbray. Martin Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
42.11
Simon Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Gough. John Gough flicks a high pass forward. Dmytro Ryabushko controls it well on his chest. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Shields.
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
47.40
Jean-Philippe Giublesi hits a low pass to Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Fowler.
48.27
Martin Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Ochoa. Gustavo Ochoa beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.07
Simon Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. John Gough collects the pass. John Gough passes the ball forward to Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Shields.
54.12
John Gough flicks a high pass forward. Dmytro Ryabushko controls it well on his chest. Dmytro Ryabushko cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dmytro Ryabushko provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.03
Martin Mowbray threads the ball through to Gustavo Ochoa. Gustavo Ochoa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paul McStay had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
60.46
5-0Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Sanchez replacing Gary Fowler and Rodolphe Bourgeais replacing Dmytro Ryabushko and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
66.32
Jean-Philippe Giublesi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.10
Morris Richards sees Christian Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Christian Frieser plays the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.02
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gérard Auer replacing Cristiano Loureiro .
78.05
5-2Billy Booth hacks Piet Verhoeven from behind! Billy Booth is shown the yellow card! Piet Verhoeven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.49
Under pressure, Craig Shields clears the ball far upfield. Danny Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
84.56
Gustavo Ochoa passes the ball forward to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
87.51
Paolo Tiler launches a long ball forward. Shaun Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Danny Wright-Phillips. Danny Wright-Phillips makes a looping header on goal but Carlos Loureiro reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
32%
38.7%
29.3%
Scorers
| Dmytro Ryabushko 22, 26 Dave Brand 38 Gustavo Ochoa 48, 57 | Billy Booth 66, 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dmytro Ryabushko of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Loureiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Fowler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gharib Bouchiba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Piet Verhoeven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Mowbray (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gustavo Ochoa (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Dmytro Ryabushko (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dave Brand (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Marcos Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gérard Auer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Camille Gondet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morris Richards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Frieser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sven Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Philippe Giublesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny Wright-Phillips (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Booth (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Shaun Mccann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ben Ward (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Van Der Meer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Kasper (DEF) | 0 | |