Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
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| Matthias Knapp | M. Knapp |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Eddie Grondin | E. Grondin |  | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Kevin Collins | K. Collins | |||||||||
| Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | | 56 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 55 | | Don McCoist | D. McCoist | ||||||||
| Neil Sullivan | N. Sullivan | | 69 | M | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Hannes Dittmann | H. Dittmann | |||||||||
| Gary McCoist | G. McCoist | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Jeremy Piqué | J. Piqué |  | 57 | M | | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | ||||||||
| Craig Benjamin | C. Benjamin | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Law | K. Law | |||||||||
| Billy Glass | B. Glass | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Gavin Cleland | G. Cleland | |||||||||
| Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
| John Brady | J. Brady | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | |||||||||
| Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | | 56 | A | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Vitor Barbosa | V. Barbosa |  | 55 | G | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Glass | K. Glass | |||||||||
| Vitor Soares | V. Soares | | 54 | D | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Callum Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 9,137 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ayr United and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ayr United and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ayr United get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Craig Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.49
Eddie Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary McCoist. Gary McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Richard Elliott who brings the ball under control. Richard Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.15
0-0Gary McCoist threads a neat ball through to Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
6.24
0-0Billy Glass clumsily knocks into Gavin Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Booth runs off the knock.
8.23
Stuart Inglis catches Neil Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Neil Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.41
0-0Eddie Grondin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Richard Elliott controls it well on his chest. Richard Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Brady but he's offside!
14.11
Don McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Greig. Alex Greig plays a one-two with Neil Dickov and advances towards the goal... Alex Greig rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.47
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Law stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Law shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Matthias Knapp easily smothers it!
16.48
Neil Sullivan surges forward with the ball. Neil Sullivan shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.34
With great vision, Gary McCoist plays the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass plays a scrappy one-two with John Brady and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Glass provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
21.32
Eddie Grondin threads the ball through to Gary McCoist. Gary McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
22.50
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Cleland collects the pass. Gavin Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.55
Garry Matteo makes a probing pass to Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.25
0-0Neil Hendry barges into Gary McCoist. Neil Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Gary McCoist runs off the knock.
33.57
0-0Garry Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
34.54
John Brady clumsily knocks into Kevin Collins. John Brady is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.44
Neil Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.04
Eddie Grondin makes a probing pass to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué threads a neat ball through to John Brady. John Brady shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
42.40
Showing composure, Garry Matteo plays the ball forward to Alex Greig. Alex Greig whips in a cross ball towards Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.47
Garry Matteo threads a neat ball through to Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
45.00
Jeremy Piqué makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ayr United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
St. Johnstone start the second half!
47.18
Gary McCoist passes the ball forward to Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from 20 yards but Paul Hopkin reads it well. Good keeping!
51.48
Stuart Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Benjamin. Craig Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.00
1-0Gary McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Gary McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Elliott scores for Ayr United!!
59.36
Craig Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Paul Hopkin. Excellent save.
60.44
1-0St. Johnstone have made a substitution with Kevin Sullivan replacing Neil Dickov .
63.18
Don McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Naysmith.
67.12
David Naysmith breaks forward. David Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. John Brady controls it well on his chest. John Brady flicks a high pass forward. Billy Glass controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Billy Glass provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.40
Neil Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Richard Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Elliott runs straight at the defence! Richard Elliott takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.05
Gavin Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Inglis.
77.36
St. Johnstone have made 2 substitutions with Callum Booth replacing Don McCoist and Kevin Glass replacing Alex Greig .
81.55
With vision, Neil Hendry plays the ball forward to Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Naysmith.
85.11
Eddie Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary McCoist. Gary McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. Gary McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Hopkin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.05
David Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Gary McCoist. Gary McCoist flicks a high pass forward. John Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Brady tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
24.7%
44.1%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary McCoist of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Knapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Grondin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Neil Sullivan (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary McCoist (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Jeremy Piqué (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Benjamin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Glass (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Richard Elliott (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | John Brady (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vitor Soares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Hopkin (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Callum Booth (MID) | 6 | |