Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adolfo Rodriguez | A. Rodriguez |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | David Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Matt Naysmith | M. Naysmith | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Garry Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 72 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | ||||||||
| Simon Konchesky | S. Konchesky |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Alfred Wright | A. Wright | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Dominic Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Eric Brehme | E. Brehme |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 |  | Joao Alves | J. Alves | |||||||||
| Jacob Brown | J. Brown | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Nicolas Calvo | N. Calvo | |||||||||
| Rodolphe Bourgeais | R. Bourgeais |  | 69 | M | | 8 | | A | 74 | | Ugo Cutler | U. Cutler | |||||||||
| Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Dave Brand | D. Brand | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Alec Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Don Greig | D. Greig | | 68 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Richard Bremner | R. Bremner | ||||||||
| Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | | 69 | G | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Alex Morton | A. Morton | |||||||||
| Gregorio Campos | G. Campos | | 67 | G | | 13 | | M | 60 | | Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Paul Ritchie | P. Ritchie | | 65 | M | | 14 | | M | 58 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Elements |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 20,420 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock get the match underway!
10.10
1-0Rodolphe Bourgeais threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! David Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.06
1-0Nicolas Calvo threads a neat ball through to Ugo Cutler. Ugo Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.29
1-0Eric Brehme chips the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig runs straight at the defence! Garry Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Don Greig. Penalty not given!!
20.58
Nicolas Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner cuts inside the box! Richard Bremner rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.34
1-0Nicolas Calvo barges into Eric Brehme. The referee calls over Nicolas Calvo and warns him to calm down! Eric Brehme runs off the knock.
28.10
1-0Jacob Brown flicks a high pass forward. Matt Inglis controls it well on his chest. Matt Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort. David Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
30.51
Dominic Naysmith passes the ball forward to Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Collins. Alec Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.20
1-0Simon Konchesky clumsily knocks into Nicolas Calvo. The referee calls over Simon Konchesky and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Calvo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.52
Dave Brand hacks Garry Strachan from behind! Dave Brand is given a warning by the referee! Garry Strachan runs off the knock.
39.58
Garry Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Collins. Alec Collins rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Adolfo Rodriguez manages to gather it.
45.00
Garry Naysmith hacks Scott Campbell from behind! Garry Naysmith is warned by the referee! Scott Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Forfar Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic get the second half underway!
48.04
Eric Brehme flicks a high pass forward. Don Greig controls it well on his chest. Don Greig advances inside the box! Don Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by David Hopkin!
59.28
Alec Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Elliott makes an attacking run forward. Alec Elliott rushes past Simon Konchesky! Alec Elliott comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
60.40
1-0Kilmarnock 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. Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
77.26
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
79.04
1-0Rodolphe Bourgeais catches Nicolas Calvo on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodolphe Bourgeais and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Calvo runs off the knock.
81.13
1-0Nicolas Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Cutler but the linesman indicates offside!
83.04
1-0Rodolphe Bourgeais knocks the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
89.52
Garry Greig flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Calvo controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Calvo makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Cutler. Ugo Cutler flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adolfo Rodriguez with no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
23.1%
47.7%
29.2%
Scorers
| Matt Inglis 10 | Ugo Cutler 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Calvo of Forfar Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Rodriguez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Simon Konchesky (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Alfred Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Brehme (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jacob Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Matt Inglis (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Dave Brand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Hopkin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Calvo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ugo Cutler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Morton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Booth (MID) | 0 | |