Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adolfo Rodriguez | A. Rodriguez |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Matt Naysmith | M. Naysmith | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 72 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Scott Ritchie | S. Ritchie | ||||||||
| Simon Konchesky | S. Konchesky |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | | D | 62 |  | Schumann Custovic | S. Custovic | ||||||||
| Alfred Wright | A. Wright | | 60 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Eric Brehme | E. Brehme |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Hannes Dittmann | H. Dittmann | |||||||||
| Jacob Brown | J. Brown | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Rodolphe Bourgeais | R. Bourgeais | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 |  | Frederico Rego | F. Rego | |||||||||
| Dave Brand | D. Brand | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
| Don Greig | D. Greig | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Alec Strachan | A. Strachan | |||||||||
| Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | | 69 | G | | 12 | | G | 63 | | Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Gregorio Campos | G. Campos | | 67 | G | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Glass | K. Glass | |||||||||
| Paul Ritchie | P. Ritchie | | 65 | M | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Callum Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 13,879 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Niven.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Eric Brehme hacks Garry Matteo from behind! Eric Brehme is shown the yellow card! Garry Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.36
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Rodolphe Bourgeais plays the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.52
1-0Scott Ritchie passes the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay threads the ball through to Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alec Strachan is offside!
10.26
1-0Gavin McStay sees a break and surges forward. Gavin McStay shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
12.40
Hannes Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.07
1-0Garry Naysmith catches Alec Strachan on the ankles. The referee brings Garry Naysmith to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.23
Schumann Custovic chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Greig. Alex Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.54
Garry Naysmith runs forward with the ball. Garry Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.29
Scott Ritchie brings the ball forward. Scott Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Alec Strachan who brings the ball under control. Alec Strachan shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.10
Eric Brehme flicks a high pass forward to Don Greig who brings the ball under control. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.25
3-0Neil Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Hendry threads the ball through into the box. Frederico Rego side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
39.34
Eric Brehme sees Don Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Greig whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.13
3-0Schumann Custovic flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Dittmann. Hannes Dittmann makes a simple pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Kilmarnock kick off!
47.54
Jacob Brown makes a probing pass to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.39
Jacob Brown threads a neat ball through to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
49.11
Simon Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown threads a neat ball through to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.39
Eric Brehme plays the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.05
Rodolphe Bourgeais flicks a high pass forward. Don Greig controls it well on his chest. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.26
Hannes Dittmann plays the ball forward to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.16
4-0Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Paul Naysmith replacing Matt Naysmith and Paul Ritchie replacing Dave Brand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. St. Johnstone have made a substitution with Paul Gallacher replacing Alec Strachan .
69.36
Neil Hendry hacks Rodolphe Bourgeais from behind! Neil Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Rodolphe Bourgeais stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.21
Neil Hendry takes it forward alone. Neil Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Greig. Alex Greig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.21
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .St. Johnstone have made 2 substitutions with Callum Booth replacing Schumann Custovic and Kevin Glass replacing Alex Greig .
81.37
4-1Alfred Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Callum Booth!
83.30
Neil Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.49
Neil Hendry barges into Gregorio Campos. Neil Hendry is warned by the referee again! Gregorio Campos runs off the knock.
85.23
Garry Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass shoots from long range but it flies wide!
87.47
Gregorio Campos threads the ball through to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
25.3%
49.4%
25.3%
Scorers
| Don Greig 3 Matt Inglis 22, 28 Dave Brand 53 | Alex Greig 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Greig of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Rodriguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Brehme (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Jacob Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Inglis (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Dave Brand (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Don Greig (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paul Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Schumann Custovic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hannes Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Greig (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alec Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Callum Booth (MID) | 6 | |