Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BurleyA. Burley70
G
1captain
G
61Stephen MorrisonS. Morrison
Paul DavidsonP. Davidson68
D
2
D
61Andy MortonA. Morton
Alejandro RamirezA. Ramirez60
D
captain3
D
55Mario MoutinhoM. Moutinho
Markus WelterM. Welter60
D
4
D
51Sylvain ThatcherS. Thatcher
Neil MatteoN. Matteo53
D
5
D
48Tommy NevilleT. Neville
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland67
M
6
D
45John MatteoJ. Matteo
Garry HansenG. Hansen64
M
7
M
69Pascal ArndtP. Arndt
Stephen McStayS. McStay63
A
8
M
66Romero P. MarcelinoR. Marcelino
Matt DalglishM. Dalglish54
A
9
A
74Colin HansenC. Hansen
Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson54
A
10
A
54Don MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Stuart HendersonS. Henderson53
A
11
A
52Gavin MasonG. Mason
 
Gary DickovG. Dickov64
G
12
M
60David SounessD. Souness
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher62
G
13
M
55Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Marc MorrisM. Morris57
M
14
M
53Craig McStayC. McStay

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,403 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Sullivan.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
4.41
With great vision, Garry Hansen plays the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
15.31
Neil Matteo catches Colin Hansen on the ankles. Neil Matteo is shown the yellow card! Colin Hansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.16
Duncan Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stephen Morrison. Excellent save.
22.50
Paul Davidson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.24
Garry Hansen makes an attacking run forward. Garry Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
28.31
With imagination, Duncan Cleland plays the ball forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
30.39
Stephen McStay clumsily knocks into Mario Moutinho. The referee brings Stephen McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Mario Moutinho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.20
Alejandro Ramirez hacks Don Meiklejohn from behind! Alejandro Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Don Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.23
Pascal Arndt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Ramirez.
34.43
Garry Hansen sees Matt Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Dalglish plays a one-two with Stuart Henderson and rushes in on goal... Matt Dalglish comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.09
Romero P. Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Albion Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.22
Garry Hansen surges forward with the ball. Garry Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Davidson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
40.27
Neil Matteo threads a neat ball through to Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Hansen cuts inside the box! Garry Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Stephen Morrison is on top of it.
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. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
47.07
Sylvain Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Arndt who brings the ball under control. Pascal Arndt flicks a high ball forward to Don Meiklejohn who takes it down. Don Meiklejohn makes a simple pass, allowing Colin Hansen to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Colin Hansen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Alejandro Ramirez!
49.24
Garry Hansen makes an attacking run forward. Garry Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
54.50
Paul Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen knocks the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Henderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
57.34
Markus Welter passes the ball forward to Garry Hansen. Showing composure, Garry Hansen plays the ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Henderson but he's offside!
59.32
Garry Hansen hits a low pass to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.24
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Gary Dickov replacing Garry Hansen and Duncan Gallacher replacing Duncan Cleland .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stuart Morrison replacing Gavin Mason .
69.57
Gary Dickov barges into Romero P. Marcelino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Marcelino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.49
Duncan Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Stephen McStay who takes it down. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Henderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.09
Romero P. Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's miles wide!
77.57
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with David Souness replacing Sylvain Thatcher .
78.66
Don Meiklejohn barges into Paul Davidson. The referee calls over Don Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Paul Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Gary Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay collects the pass. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Albion Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
26.3%
47.4%
26.3%

Scorers
Stuart Henderson 22
Matt Dalglish 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Hansen of Kilmarnock

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

1.Stephen Morrison (GK)
7
2.Andy Morton (DEF)
6
3.Mario Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Neville (DEF)
6
6.John Matteo (DEF)
6
7.Pascal Arndt (MID)
6
8.Romero P. Marcelino (MID)
6
9.Colin Hansen (ATT)
6
10.Don Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Mason (ATT)
6
 
12.David Souness (MID)
6
13.Stuart Morrison (MID)
6
14.Craig McStay (MID)
0