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The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 9,646 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morrison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the match underway!
2.08
Duncan Cleland threads a neat ball through to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Mccall.
3.01
Paul Mcallister sees space and advances. Paul Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Andy Burley manages to gather it.
10.21
Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.57
Alejandro Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen hits a low pass to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Garry Hansen.
14.25
Paul Mcallister takes a quick throw-in. Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
16.53
David Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.03
Dominic Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry takes it forward alone. Neil Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.08
Paul Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Burley with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
27.25
Neil Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Andy Burley!
28.19
Alejandro Ramirez advances with the ball. Alejandro Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.21
With imagination, Garry Hansen plays the ball forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
32.26
Garry Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish makes a great pass forward. Stephen Davidson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.26
Neil Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.18
Neil Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.26
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay controls it well on his chest. Stephen McStay advances inside the box! Stephen McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.25
Markus Welter threads the ball through to Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex McStay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead 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
Peterhead kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Paul Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.09
Neil Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen makes a probing pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Mccall.
49.02
Neil Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Ramirez.
51.07
Alex McStay makes a probing pass to David Jardim. David Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Ramirez.
55.03
Peterhead are in full control of this game.
57.32
With vision, Alejandro Ramirez laces a through ball forward to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland hits a low pass to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.51
Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. John Thomson collects the pass. John Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.59
Stuart Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Neil Hendry who brings the ball under control. Neil Hendry plays the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Burley who gathers it comfortably.
61.46
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Davidson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Garry Hansen. Excellent save.
63.25
Neil Hendry hacks Garry Hansen from behind! Neil Hendry is shown the yellow card! Garry Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.25
Peterhead are in full control of this game.
65.53
Neil Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hansen collects the pass. Garry Hansen threads a neat ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.59
Paul Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Welter.
72.12
Duncan Cleland knocks the ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.06
Peterhead have made a substitution with Alex Law replacing Matt Niven .
78.09
Neil Hendry barges into Garry Hansen. The referee warns Neil Hendry to calm down! Garry Hansen runs off the knock.
79.59
Neil Hendry makes a probing pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Andy Burley. Excellent save.
84.10
Duncan Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. With a superhuman jump, Stephen McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
85.40
Garry Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson threads the ball through to Stephen McStay but he's offside!
90.00
Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Andy Burley is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
24.7%
46.1%
29.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Strachan of Peterhead

Match Ratings
1.Garry Hansen (GK)
6
2.Stuart Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Alex McStay (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Mccall (DEF)
6
5.John Thomson (MID)
6
6.David Jardim (MID)
6
7.Neil Hendry (MID)yellow card
8
8.Paul Mcallister (MID)
7
9.Gavin Collins (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
11.Richard Strachan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Neil Dickov (GK)
0
13.Andre Marques (DEF)
0
14.Alex Law (DEF)
6

1.Andy Burley (GK)
7
2.Paul Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Ramirez (DEF)
7
4.Markus Welter (DEF)
6
5.Neil Matteo (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Cleland (MID)
6
7.Garry Hansen (MID)
7
8.Stephen McStay (ATT)goal scored
7
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