Match Report


St MirrenSt Mirren     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Alec McinnesA. Mcinnes51
G
1
G
73Adolfo RodriguezA. Rodriguez
Nuno SemedoN. Semedo59
D
2
D
74Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Cleto CauetC. Cauet68
D
3captain
D
72Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Craig KasperC. Kasper56
D
captain4
D
66Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky
Craig ShieldsC. Shields66
D
5
D
60Alfred WrightA. Wright
Christian FrieserC. Frieser64
M
6
M
73Eric BrehmeE. Brehme
Dagui OulmersD. Oulmers68
M
7
M
71Jacob BrownJ. Brown
Paulo PintoP. Pinto57
M
8
M
69Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais
Rafael CamposR. Campos64
A
9
A
77Matt InglisM. Inglis
Bill BowerB. Bower70
A
10
A
69Dave BrandD. Brand
Stephen NivenS. Niven53
A
11
A
68Don GreigD. Greig
 
Rosario CampiR. Campi54
M
12
G
69Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Billy WhiteB. White50
D
13
G
67Gregorio CamposG. Campos
Alec DavidsonA. Davidson52
M
14
M
65Paul RitchieP. Ritchie

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both St Mirren and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Rae.


0.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the first half underway!
4.45
Jacob Brown flicks a high ball forward to Matt Inglis who takes it down. Matt Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alec Mcinnes gets down and covers it.
6.12
Christian Frieser makes a probing pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos plays a one-two with Stephen Niven and rushes in on goal... Rafael Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Adolfo Rodriguez keeps it out!
8.41
Simon Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown flicks a high pass forward. Matt Inglis controls it well on his chest. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.57
Rodolphe Bourgeais advances with the ball. Rodolphe Bourgeais lofts in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig makes a looping header on goal. Alec Mcinnes manages to gather it easily.
18.13
Rodolphe Bourgeais flicks a high ball forward to Don Greig who takes it down. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. With a superhuman jump, Dave Brand connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alec Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
24.14
Jacob Brown makes a simple pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.50
With great vision, Eric Brehme plays the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.21
Paulo Pinto hacks Eric Brehme from behind! Paulo Pinto is shown the yellow card! Eric Brehme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.47
Jacob Brown threads the ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand shoots from 25 yards but Alec Mcinnes is on top of it.
33.02
Christian Frieser brings the ball forward. Christian Frieser shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
34.28
Dagui Oulmers threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Adolfo Rodriguez had no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
38.10
Without breaking stride, Paulo Pinto plays the ball forward to Bill Bower. Bill Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Konchesky.
39.08
Rodolphe Bourgeais threads a neat ball through to Don Greig. Don Greig shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.54
Dagui Oulmers flicks a high ball forward to Bill Bower who takes it down. Bill Bower shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Adolfo Rodriguez!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
St Mirren start the second half!
47.46
Matt Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Naysmith darts forward. Matt Naysmith cuts inside the box! Matt Naysmith comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Alec Mcinnes reads it well. Fabulous stop!
48.44
Dagui Oulmers sees Bill Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
49.49
Dave Brand clumsily knocks into Craig Shields. The referee calls over Dave Brand and warns him to calm down! Craig Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.37
Jacob Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Alec Mcinnes had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
57.02
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Bourgeais controls it well on his chest. Rodolphe Bourgeais makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolphe Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.16
Kilmarnock 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.
65.57
Dagui Oulmers flicks a high pass forward. Bill Bower collects the pass. Bill Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.42
Matt Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alec Mcinnes effortlessly punches it away to safety.
69.55
Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Bill Bower collects the pass. Bill Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.09
Nuno Semedo knocks the ball forward to Christian Frieser. Christian Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Bill Bower comfortably collects the pass. Bill Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.36
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
79.13
Eric Brehme runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eric Brehme shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.05
Cleto Cauet hits a low pass to Dagui Oulmers. Dagui Oulmers knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Niven!
89.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

St Mirren

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

Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
27.5%
50.7%
21.7%

Scorers
Rafael Campos 34
Stephen Niven 70, 83
Matt Inglis 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Niven of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mcinnes (GK)
8
2.Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Cleto Cauet (DEF)
6
4.Craig Kasper (DEF)
6
5.Craig Shields (DEF)
6
6.Christian Frieser (MID)
6
7.Dagui Oulmers (MID)
6
8.Paulo Pinto (MID)yellow card
5
9.Rafael Campos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Bill Bower (ATT)
7
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Rosario Campi (MID)
0
13.Billy White (DEF)
0
14.Alec Davidson (MID)
0

1.Adolfo Rodriguez (GK)
6
2.Matt Naysmith (DEF)
7
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)goal scored
7
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