Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Arbroath | Arbroath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adolfo Rodriguez | A. Rodriguez |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 68 |  | Des Plowright | D. Plowright | ||||||||
| Matt Naysmith | M. Naysmith |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Fernando Jesus | F. Jesus | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 72 | D | | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Stephen Cooper | S. Cooper | ||||||||
| Simon Konchesky | S. Konchesky | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Alfred Wright | A. Wright | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | David McGrory | D. McGrory | |||||||||
| Eric Brehme | E. Brehme |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | D | 42 | | Kevin Mason | K. Mason | |||||||||
| Jacob Brown | J. Brown | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Rodolphe Bourgeais | R. Bourgeais |  | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 |  | Luca Borgobello | L. Borgobello | |||||||||
| Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Rudy Kastendeuch | R. Kastendeuch | |||||||||
| Dave Brand | D. Brand | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Alex Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Don Greig | D. Greig | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | |||||||||
| Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | | 69 | G | | 12 | | M | 59 | | David Sousa | D. Sousa | |||||||||
| Gregorio Campos | G. Campos | | 67 | G | | 13 | | A | 59 | | Shaun Vassell | S. Vassell | |||||||||
| Paul Ritchie | P. Ritchie | | 65 | M | | 14 | | M | 57 | | Gary Hopkin | G. Hopkin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 15,574 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Rummenigge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Rummenigge.
0.00
0-0Arbroath kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Alec Mccall threads a neat ball through to Alex Mason. Alex Mason shoots from 25 yards. Adolfo Rodriguez easily gets down and covers it.
6.43
Eric Brehme hits a low pass to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Des Plowright.
7.12
0-0Jacob Brown takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Dave Brand takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.17
0-0Eric Brehme flicks a high pass forward. Don Greig collects the pass. Don Greig shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
14.30
1-0Garry Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Brehme. Eric Brehme knocks the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.39
1-0David McGrory pushes up the pitch. David McGrory passes the ball forward to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Naysmith.
21.42
David McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello knocks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
26.55
1-0Simon Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown knocks the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand passes the ball forward but Don Greig is offside!
27.22
David McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luca Borgobello passes the ball forward but Rudy Kastendeuch is offside!
28.24
Luca Borgobello runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luca Borgobello shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.47
Jacob Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Don Greig. With a superhuman jump, Don Greig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
39.43
Garry Naysmith passes the ball forward to Eric Brehme. Eric Brehme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis makes a simple pass, allowing Dave Brand to run into the box. Dave Brand looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.06
Kevin Mason knocks the ball forward to Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
42.28
David McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Alex Mason. Alex Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Thomson but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Luca Borgobello flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Kastendeuch collects the pass. Rudy Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson heads the ball goalwards. Neil Thomson scores for Arbroath!!
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. Arbroath also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
47.11
1-1Luca Borgobello hacks Jacob Brown from behind! Luca Borgobello is given a warning by the referee! Jacob Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.48
Simon Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais sees Don Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Jesus.
49.09
Garry Naysmith threads the ball through to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais hits a low pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.45
Stephen Cooper advances with the ball. Stephen Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Adolfo Rodriguez!
54.07
Eric Brehme decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Des Plowright comfortably punches it away to safety.
59.44
Rodolphe Bourgeais passes the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig makes a probing pass to Matt Inglis but he's offside!
60.25
1-1Kilmarnock 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. Arbroath have made a substitution with David Sousa replacing Fernando Jesus .
65.23
Jacob Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but Des Plowright is on top of it.
67.56
Eric Brehme makes an attacking run forward. Eric Brehme knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
71.18
Luca Borgobello barges into Rodolphe Bourgeais. Luca Borgobello is given another warning by the referee! Rodolphe Bourgeais hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Luca Borgobello plays the ball forward to Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.29
Andy Mason flicks a high pass forward to Luca Borgobello who brings the ball neatly under control. Luca Borgobello flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mason controls it well on his chest. Alex Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.17
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .Arbroath have made 2 substitutions with Gary Hopkin replacing Luca Borgobello and Shaun Vassell replacing Andy Mason .
84.14
1-1Gary Hopkin hacks Garry Naysmith from behind! The referee calls over Gary Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Garry Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.22
Gregorio Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.52
Matt Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%
Scorers
| Don Greig 14 | Neil Thomson 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Thomson of Arbroath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Rodriguez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Simon Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Brehme (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jacob Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Brand (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Don Greig (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Des Plowright (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kevin Mason (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luca Borgobello (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rudy Kastendeuch (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alex Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Thomson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | David Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Shaun Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Hopkin (MID) |  | 5 |