Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adolfo RodriguezA. Rodriguez73
G
1captain
G
71Dominic RaeD. Rae
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith75
D
2
D
60Craig MasonC. Mason
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith72
D
captain3
D
63Kevin MatteoK. Matteo
Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky66
D
4
D
48Colin HopkinC. Hopkin
Alfred WrightA. Wright60
D
5
D
56Scott McNeillS. McNeill
Eric BrehmeE. Brehme73
M
6
M
61Craig ElliottC. Elliott
Jacob BrownJ. Brown71
M
7
M
67Linus JahnL. Jahn
Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais69
M
8
A
56Neil McNeillN. McNeill
Matt InglisM. Inglis77
A
9
A
59Leonardo HierroL. Hierro
Dave BrandD. Brand69
A
10
A
61Zerbini CapecchiZ. Capecchi
Don GreigD. Greig68
A
11
D
41Don HopkinD. Hopkin
 
Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith69
G
12
M
64John BurleyJ. Burley
Gregorio CamposG. Campos67
G
13
G
61Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Paul RitchieP. Ritchie65
M
14
M
53Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 18,523 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Don Morrison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the match underway!
4.26
Eric Brehme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.59
Kevin Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Linus Jahn who brings the ball under control. Linus Jahn brings the ball forward. Linus Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Naysmith.
10.57
Eric Brehme kicks a strong pass forward to Don Greig. Don Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Brand and stumbles forward towards the goal... Don Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.34
Jacob Brown passes the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Dominic Rae has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.20
Jacob Brown flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand collects the pass. Dave Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.13
Craig Elliott knocks the ball forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with John Burley replacing Colin Hopkin.

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
47.40
Eric Brehme plays the ball forward to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Don Greig but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.43
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.
65.10
Rodolphe Bourgeais chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.26
Rodolphe Bourgeais plays the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mason.
67.50
Garry Naysmith picks a pass forward to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown knocks the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.17
Craig Mason makes a probing pass to Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi advances inside the box! Garry Naysmith catches Zerbini Capecchi on the ankles. Zerbini Capecchi appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
75.20
Kevin Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Craig Elliott collects the pass. Craig Elliott makes a probing pass to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro plays a quick one-two with Don Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Leonardo Hierro comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Adolfo Rodriguez gets down and covers it.
77.27
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Leonardo Hierro and Duncan Burley replacing Neil McNeill .
79.02
Kevin Matteo makes a strong solo run forward. Kevin Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Hibernian
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
16.1%
48.2%
35.7%

Scorers
Dave Brand 4, 16, 32
Don Greig 11

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

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

1.Dominic Rae (GK)
6
2.Craig Mason (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Matteo (DEF)
7
4.Colin Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Scott McNeill (DEF)
6
6.Craig Elliott (MID)
6
7.Linus Jahn (MID)
6
8.Neil McNeill (ATT)
6
9.Leonardo Hierro (ATT)
6
10.Zerbini Capecchi (ATT)
6
11.Don Hopkin (DEF)
6
 
12.John Burley (MID)
6
13.Duncan Burley (GK)
6
14.Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6