Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Josh Davies Josh Davies
Adolfo RodriguezA. Rodriguez73
G
1captain
G
77Evangelos TsoukalasE. Tsoukalas
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith74
D
2
D
74Bruno MoreiraB. Moreira
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith72
D
captain3
D
75Ignacio BarronI. Barron
Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky66
D
4
D
74Guilherme BentoG. Bento
Alfred WrightA. Wright60
D
5
M
79Nicolás AurellioN. Aurellio
Eric BrehmeE. Brehme73
M
6
M
79Sebastian TurekS. Turek
Jacob BrownJ. Brown71
M
7
M
74Nenad MeminN. Memin
Paul RitchieP. Ritchie65
M
8
M
79David ReimersD. Reimers
Matt InglisM. Inglis77
A
9
A
84Alin HagiA. Hagi
Dave BrandD. Brand69
A
10
A
81Djamel BenmiloudiD. Benmiloudi
Don GreigD. Greig68
A
11
A
77Gerhard KaiserG. Kaiser
 
Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith69
G
12
D
72Phil ThomsonP. Thomson
Gregorio CamposG. Campos67
G
13
M
77Emile MbambaE. Mbamba
Pedro MoralesP. Morales64
A
14
A
76Filipe ValenteF. Valente

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 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 Scott Law.


0.00
The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
4.12
Ignacio Barron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Turek. Sebastian Turek flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Kaiser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Kaiser cuts inside the box! Gerhard Kaiser strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.56
Eric Brehme changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
14.58
Gerhard Kaiser comes in with a late challenge on Garry Naysmith. Gerhard Kaiser is shown the yellow card! Garry Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.29
Alfred Wright flicks a high ball forward to Eric Brehme who takes it down. Eric Brehme sees Don Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Evangelos Tsoukalas manages to gather it.
24.14
Paul Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Matt Inglis controls it well on his chest. Matt Inglis shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.28
Bruno Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Aurellio. Nicolás Aurellio threads the ball through to Gerhard Kaiser. Without breaking stride, Gerhard Kaiser plays the ball forward to Djamel Benmiloudi who has made a great run into the box. Djamel Benmiloudi comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
30.21
Garry Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Don Greig who brings the ball under control. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Bento.
32.16
Eric Brehme chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.19
Showing composure, Eric Brehme picks a pass forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand advances inside the box! Dave Brand takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.34
David Reimers hits a low pass to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser runs straight at the defence! Gerhard Kaiser tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Adolfo Rodriguez.
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. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off the second half!
47.01
Guilherme Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Nenad Memin. Nenad Memin sees a break and surges forward. Nenad Memin shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.38
Paul Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.07
Simon Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown sees Don Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Greig whips in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Evangelos Tsoukalas had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
53.56
Paul Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Don Greig. Don Greig advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Don Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
54.53
Jacob Brown receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Ritchie. Jacob Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
55.50
Dave Brand catches Guilherme Bento on the ankles. The referee warns Dave Brand to calm down! Guilherme Bento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.44
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Paul Naysmith replacing Matt Naysmith and Pedro Morales replacing Dave Brand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Phil Thomson replacing Ignacio Barron, Emile Mbamba replacing David Reimers and Filipe Valente replacing Gerhard Kaiser .
65.11
Eric Brehme catches Emile Mbamba on the ankles. The referee brings Eric Brehme to one side and gives him a warning! Emile Mbamba runs off the knock.
66.31
Emile Mbamba flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Benmiloudi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djamel Benmiloudi whips in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Adolfo Rodriguez.
67.18
Nenad Memin takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Sebastian Turek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.17
Sebastian Turek flicks the ball to his team mate, Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.11
Nenad Memin decides to run forward with the ball. Nenad Memin plays a quick one-two with Djamel Benmiloudi and rushes in on goal... Nenad Memin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.11
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
81.34
Guilherme Bento makes a simple pass to Sebastian Turek. Sebastian Turek flicks the ball to his team mate, Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Filipe Valente. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Filipe Valente provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Adolfo Rodriguez.
82.12
Corner kick to Heart of Midlothian. Nicolás Aurellio plays it to the near post. Eric Brehme reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.58
Nicolás Aurellio makes a simple pass to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente runs straight at the defence! Filipe Valente rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.17
Phil Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Turek. Sebastian Turek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Adolfo Rodriguez!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
27.9%
42.6%
29.4%

Scorers
Dave Brand 7, 33
Matt Inglis 49
Alin Hagi 72
Nenad Memin 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Brand of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Rodriguez (GK)
7
2.Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Simon Konchesky (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Wright (DEF)
6
6.Eric Brehme (MID)
8
7.Jacob Brown (MID)
6
8.Paul Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Matt Inglis (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Dave Brand (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Don Greig (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
13.Gregorio Campos (GK)
6
14.Pedro Morales (ATT)
6

1.Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
6
2.Bruno Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Ignacio Barron (DEF)
6
4.Guilherme Bento (DEF)
6
5.Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
6
6.Sebastian Turek (MID)
7
7.Nenad Memin (MID)goal scored
8
8.David Reimers (MID)
6
9.Alin Hagi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)
6
11.Gerhard Kaiser (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Phil Thomson (DEF)
6
13.Emile Mbamba (MID)
6
14.Filipe Valente (ATT)
6