Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 8,113 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hansen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hansen.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
4.13
0-0Billy Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
6.06
0-0Jesper Davids flicks a high ball forward to Evans Foglio who takes it down. Evans Foglio shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
8.20
Andy Matthews passes the ball forward to Gary Liddell. Gary Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
10.47
Duncan Cleland makes a probing pass to John Hopkin. John Hopkin shoots from long range. Callum Law gets down and covers it.
12.51
Antoine van Dam threads the ball through to Jesper Davids. Jesper Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio plays a one-two with Alec Cleland and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Evans Foglio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
14.20
1-0Duncan Cleland sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Callum Law had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
20.39
Markus Welter makes a beautiful solo run. Markus Welter runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Markus Welter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.45
1-0Gary Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Burley who gathers it comfortably.
24.56
Duncan Cleland takes the throw-in. Gavin Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Callum Law as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
26.46
1-0It's a corner kick. Stephen Davidson kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Antonio Faria reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
28.37
Duncan Cleland passes the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
38.52
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. John Hopkin controls it well on his chest. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.13
1-0Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson threads the ball through to Matt Dalglish but he's offside!
45.00
Gary Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Alec Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Heart of Midlothian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Kilmarnock kick off the second half!
47.30
Gary Liddell knocks the ball forward to Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.29
Duncan Cleland hits a low pass to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.20
Gary Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.44
Gavin Cleland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antoine van Dam.
60.50
2-1Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with David Brady replacing Duncan Cleland and Garry Hansen replacing Gavin Cleland .
61.52
David Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Hopkin. John Hopkin shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
63.02
David Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Law who gathers it comfortably.
67.19
Gary Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
69.51
David Law flicks a high pass forward. Gary Liddell controls it well on his chest. Gary Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Scott Dalglish shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
72.25
Andy Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Liddell. Gary Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.46
2-1David Brady barges into Gavin Dickov. The referee calls over David Brady and warns him to calm down! Gavin Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.43
Antoine van Dam flicks a high ball forward to Gary Liddell who takes it down. Gary Liddell hits a low pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.36
David Law flicks a high pass forward to Jesper Davids who brings the ball under control. Jesper Davids flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Scott Dalglish shoots from distance. Andy Burley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
24%
41.3%
34.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Liddell of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Burley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Markus Welter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John Hopkin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stephen Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antoine van Dam (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gavin Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Matthews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jesper Davids (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary Liddell (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Dalglish (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Evans Foglio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Faria (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Johnstone (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen McGrory (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Naysmith (DEF) | 0 | |