Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Laurent MarquetL. Marquet75
G
1
G
73Adolfo RodriguezA. Rodriguez
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
74Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Andy BurleyA. Burley67
D
captain3captain
D
72Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Ricardo FernandezR. Fernandez62
D
4
D
66Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky
Colin StandingC. Standing74
M
5
D
60Alfred WrightA. Wright
Teddy OliverT. Oliver71
M
6
M
73Eric BrehmeE. Brehme
Regis PratR. Prat68
M
7
M
71Jacob BrownJ. Brown
Kieron WardK. Ward61
M
8
M
69Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais
Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls76
A
9
A
77Matt InglisM. Inglis
Giorgio MarinoG. Marino63
A
10
A
69Dave BrandD. Brand
Stuart LiddellS. Liddell60
A
11
A
68Don GreigD. Greig
 
Fernando PintoF. Pinto63
G
12
G
69Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Daniel VieiraD. Vieira61
D
13
G
67Gregorio CamposG. Campos
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin61
M
14
M
65Paul RitchieP. Ritchie

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 19,429 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
4.49
Teddy Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Naysmith.
9.45
Teddy Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell makes a defence splitting pass to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Nicholls!
14.41
Teddy Oliver hacks Rodolphe Bourgeais from behind! The referee warns Teddy Oliver to calm down! Rodolphe Bourgeais hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.29
Eric Brehme plays the ball forward to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis passes the ball forward but Dave Brand is offside!
39.44
Without breaking stride, Rodolphe Bourgeais plays the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Ricardo Fernandez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.37
Jacob Brown takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Stuart Liddell reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.38
Eric Brehme flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Meiklejohn.
45.00
Matt Naysmith launches a long ball forward into the other half. Don Greig whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell 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
Kilmarnock kick off the second half!
47.14
Simon Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Eric Brehme collects the pass. Eric Brehme makes a simple pass to Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.42
Teddy Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
54.28
Colin Standing decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Konchesky.
60.21
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.
61.25
Colin Standing takes it forward alone. Colin Standing edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Colin Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.08
Regis Prat makes a probing pass to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
71.12
Regis Prat makes a simple pass to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.56
Without breaking stride, Matt Inglis plays the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Don Greig provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.56
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
81.28
Regis Prat takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Colin Standing. Colin Standing threads a neat ball through to Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
87.19
Ricardo Fernandez catches Don Greig on the ankles. The referee calls over Ricardo Fernandez and warns him to calm down! Don Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

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

Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
15.6%
54.7%
29.7%

Scorers
Nigel Nicholls 9
Don Greig 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Greig of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Laurent Marquet (GK)
6
2.Dominic Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Andy Burley (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Fernandez (DEF)
6
5.Colin Standing (MID)
8
6.Teddy Oliver (MID)
7
7.Regis Prat (MID)
6
8.Kieron Ward (MID)
6
9.Nigel Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Giorgio Marino (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Liddell (ATT)
7
 
12.Fernando Pinto (GK)
0
13.Daniel Vieira (DEF)
0
14.Craig Hopkin (MID)
0

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)
7
7.Jacob Brown (MID)
6
8.Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
6
9.Matt Inglis (ATT)
7
10.Dave Brand (ATT)
6
11.Don Greig (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
13.Gregorio Campos (GK)
6
14.Paul Ritchie (MID)
6