Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Burley | A. Burley |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Simon Schrader | S. Schrader | |||||||||
| Paul Davidson | P. Davidson | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Romero P. Molina | R. Molina | |||||||||
| Alejandro Ramirez | A. Ramirez | | 60 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Darren Dean | D. Dean | ||||||||
| Markus Welter | M. Welter | | 60 | D | | 4 | | | D | 66 | | Jermaine Insley | J. Insley | ||||||||
| Neil Matteo | N. Matteo | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 |  | Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi | |||||||||
| Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Garry Hansen | G. Hansen | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Ralph Upson | R. Upson | |||||||||
| Stephen McStay | S. McStay | | 63 | A | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Oleg Lineker | O. Lineker | |||||||||
| Matt Dalglish | M. Dalglish | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Alberto Robinson | A. Robinson | |||||||||
| Stephen Davidson | S. Davidson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Denis Roda | D. Roda | |||||||||
| Stuart Henderson | S. Henderson | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | | 64 | G | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 62 | G | | 13 | | D | 37 | | Matt Gemmell | M. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Marc Morris | M. Morris | | 57 | M | | 14 | | A | 63 | | Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,492 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Sullivan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Sullivan.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock start the match!
2.57
0-0Fabian N. Benussi slams into Stephen McStay with his studs up. Fabian N. Benussi is shown the red card!! Stephen McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.45
0-0Neil Matteo makes a probing pass to Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen makes a simple pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson plays a quick one-two with Stuart Henderson and rushes in on goal... Stephen Davidson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.16
0-0With great vision, Oleg Lineker plays the ball forward to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson runs straight at the defence! Alberto Robinson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Burley smothers it!
16.57
0-0Markus Welter comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Robinson. The referee calls over Markus Welter and warns him to calm down! Alberto Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.43
Garry Hansen sees Stuart Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Simon Schrader keeps it out!
21.06
0-0Ralph Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.41
0-0Ralph Upson passes the ball forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda plays a one-two with Alberto Robinson and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Denis Roda. Denis Roda appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
24.54
Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.20
0-0Gary Campbell threads a neat ball through to Ralph Upson. With imagination, Ralph Upson picks a pass forward to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Denis Roda. Denis Roda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Neil Matteo is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
34.19
Jermaine Insley flicks a high ball forward to Oleg Lineker who takes it down. Oleg Lineker passes the ball forward to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Denis Roda. Denis Roda connects with a diving header but Andy Burley is on top of it.
36.38
Oleg Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Andy Burley!
38.33
Duncan Cleland hacks Oleg Lineker from behind! The referee brings Duncan Cleland to one side and gives him a warning! Oleg Lineker runs off the knock.
39.05
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay collects the pass. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Dean.
42.50
Ralph Upson hacks Garry Hansen from behind! The referee calls over Ralph Upson and warns him to calm down! Garry Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
49.56
Garry Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Simon Schrader as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
51.10
1-0Corner kick to Kilmarnock. Stuart Henderson plays it short to Markus Welter. Markus Welter side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Markus Welter scores for Kilmarnock!!
55.15
From the throw-in, Markus Welter picks out Alejandro Ramirez. Alejandro Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland brings the ball forward. Duncan Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.08
1-0Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Gary Dickov replacing Garry Hansen and Duncan Gallacher replacing Duncan Cleland .Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Paul Hutchison replacing Darren Dean and Luke Oakes replacing Alberto Robinson .
66.28
Oleg Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.02
Gavin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Denis Roda. Denis Roda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.58
Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Gemmell replacing Gary Campbell .
84.38
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward to Denis Roda who brings the ball under control. Denis Roda skips past Neil Matteo! Denis Roda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Andy Burley is on top of it.
89.30
Markus Welter sees Gary Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McStay shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Simon Schrader.
90.00
1-0Stephen McStay takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Simon Schrader scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
32.5%
46.8%
20.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Markus Welter of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Burley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Markus Welter (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Neil Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Duncan Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marc Morris (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Schrader (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ralph Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oleg Lineker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alberto Robinson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Denis Roda (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fabian N. Benussi (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 14. | Luke Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |