Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
2.23
1-0Mauricio Gainza surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Gainza surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiago Tavares!
6.38
Stuart McGrory makes a probing pass to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez advances with the ball. Pedro Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Andy Burley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.26
2-0Duncan Cleland passes the ball forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.04
2-0Garry Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart McGrory.
14.20
Duncan Cleland picks a pass forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.26
Pedro Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
20.40
Duncan Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.30
Eric Raff flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Morrison deftly passes the ball to Gavin McStay, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Gavin McStay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
30.26
Mauricio Gainza sees space and advances. Mauricio Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.04
Stuart McGrory threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez passes the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. With a superhuman jump, Tiago Tavares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.02
3-1Pedro Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Andy Burley.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the second half underway!
49.15
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson collects the pass. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.14
Stuart McGrory threads the ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Showing composure, Pedro Ibanez laces a through ball forward to David McGrory. David McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a deft header. Andy Burley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.04
3-2Torsten Eilts barges into Stephen Davidson. The referee calls over Torsten Eilts and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.14
Pedro Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, David McGrory. David McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Ramirez.
60.20
Eric Raff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David McGrory. David McGrory shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.55
Mauricio Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ibanez who takes it down. Pedro Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares edges inside the box! Tiago Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
66.07
Without breaking stride, Torsten Eilts plays the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Ibanez plays the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Burley!
71.09
Paul Davidson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland makes a probing pass to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
73.31
Eric Raff sees Gavin Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Burley who gathers it comfortably.
77.29
3-2Motherwell have made a substitution with Pasquale Cammarata replacing Stuart McGrory .
79.04
3-2Mauricio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Eric Raff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Raff makes a simple pass to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares makes a pass forward but David McGrory makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
84.14
Neil Matteo clumsily knocks into Gavin McStay. The referee calls over Neil Matteo and shows him a yellow card! Gavin McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.14
3-2Free kick to Motherwell just outside the area...
85.54
Eric Raff calmly steps up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
24.6%
46.4%
29%
Scorers
| Tiago Tavares 2, 30 Gavin Morrison 6 | Stephen McStay 20, 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Tavares of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy James (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Gainza (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Torsten Eilts (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Darren Greening (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Raff (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Ibanez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | David McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tiago Tavares (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pasquale Cammarata (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Burley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Markus Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Matteo (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Gallacher (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Morris (MID) | 0 | |