Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BurleyA. Burley70
G
1
G
70Clarence ZwaanswijkC. Zwaanswijk
Paul DavidsonP. Davidson68
D
2
D
69Colin WhiteC. White
Markus WelterM. Welter60
D
captain3captain
D
51Antonio NunesA. Nunes
Alejandro RamirezA. Ramirez59
D
4
D
46Gary BoothG. Booth
Neil MatteoN. Matteo53
D
5
M
65Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland66
M
6
M
64Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Garry HansenG. Hansen64
M
7
M
59Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell
Stephen McStayS. McStay63
A
8
M
56Billy BradyB. Brady
Matt DalglishM. Dalglish54
A
9
A
78Paul CampbellP. Campbell
Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson54
A
10
A
68Colin GemmillC. Gemmill
Stuart HendersonS. Henderson53
A
11
A
63Andy BoothA. Booth
 
Gary DickovG. Dickov64
G
12
A
59Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher62
G
13
M
53Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Marc MorrisM. Morris57
M
14
A
52Stuart StrachanS. Strachan

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 8,377 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
4.54
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin White.
8.45
With some swift thinking, Gary Booth plays the ball forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Andy Booth provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Burley effortlessly smothers it!
14.17
Markus Welter threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland knocks the ball forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.07
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dalglish collects the pass. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.49
Markus Welter breaks forward. Markus Welter makes a simple pass to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stuart Henderson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Clarence Zwaanswijk.
20.48
Markus Welter sees space and advances. Markus Welter hits a low pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.16
Garry Hansen catches Neil Caldwell on the ankles. The referee brings Garry Hansen to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.53
Markus Welter flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Cleland controls it well on his chest. Duncan Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.27
Markus Welter threads the ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.19
Garry Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Stephen McStay who takes it down. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Booth.
42.44
Alejandro Ramirez hits a low pass to Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen passes the ball forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
Alejandro Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Colin Gemmill. Alejandro Ramirez is shown the yellow card! Colin Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.22
Kevin Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.37
Neil Matteo hacks Colin Gemmill from behind! Neil Matteo is shown the yellow card! Colin Gemmill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.19
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Gary Dickov replacing Garry Hansen and Duncan Gallacher replacing Duncan Cleland .
61.28
Paul Campbell barges into Alejandro Ramirez. Paul Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Ramirez runs off the knock.
63.52
With vision, Gary Dickov plays the ball forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Henderson!
71.57
Neil Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Colin Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Colin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell powers a header at goal but Andy Burley is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
77.54
Gary Dickov hacks Billy Brady from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Brady runs off the knock.
78.17
Alejandro Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov collects the pass. Gary Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.50
Gary Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Clarence Zwaanswijk smothers it!
85.27
Duncan Gallacher threads the ball through to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Zwaanswijk who gathers it comfortably.
87.33
Neil Caldwell passes the ball forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. With a superhuman jump, Colin Gemmill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Hamilton Academical
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.1%
36.9%
Play Area
33.8%
40%
26.2%

Scorers
Stuart Henderson 27, 64
Stephen McStay 42
Matt Dalglish 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Henderson of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Andy Burley (GK)
6
2.Paul Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Markus Welter (DEF)
7
4.Alejandro Ramirez (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Neil Matteo (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Duncan Cleland (MID)
6
7.Garry Hansen (MID)
6
8.Stephen McStay (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Matt Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stephen Davidson (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Henderson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gary Dickov (GK)yellow card
6
13.Duncan Gallacher (GK)
6
14.Marc Morris (MID)
0

1.Clarence Zwaanswijk (GK)
6
2.Colin White (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Nunes (DEF)
6
4.Gary Booth (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Naysmith (MID)
6
6.Stuart Johnstone (MID)
6
7.Neil Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Billy Brady (MID)
6
9.Paul Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Colin Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Andy Booth (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Bremner (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Dickov (MID)
0
14.Stuart Strachan (ATT)
0