Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Harry CharlesH. Charles55
G
1
G
63Alan WilliamsonA. Williamson
Neil McStayN. McStay50
D
2
D
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
Callum LiddellC. Liddell47
D
captain3
D
63Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Matt WhiteM. White47
D
4
D
60Stuart NivenS. Niven
John BradyJ. Brady58
M
5
D
47Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
John TelferJ. Telfer55
M
6
M
53Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Andy WhiteA. White52
M
7
M
50Paul CollinsP. Collins
Richard McStayR. McStay47
M
8
M
47Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Stuart FergusonS. Ferguson69
A
9
A
66Thomas ten BrinkT. ten Brink
Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan58
A
10
A
51Mark BoatengM. Boateng
Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison52
A
11captain
A
55Alex GoughA. Gough
 
Stephen WhiteS. White50
A
12
D
23Paul DalglishP. Dalglish
Don McinnesD. Mcinnes43
D
13
M
40Mervin MurrinM. Murrin
Matt JamesM. James42
M
14
A
34Scott LiddellS. Liddell

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 3,978 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mason.


0.00
Hibernian start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.04
Andy White hits a low pass to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.27
Garry McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Mark Boateng who takes it down. Mark Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Gough. Alex Gough knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.38
Gary McNeill knocks the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.22
Garry McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Mark Boateng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil McStay.
20.26
Matt White makes a simple pass to Richard McStay. Richard McStay threads the ball through to Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.03
Alex Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas ten Brink. Thomas ten Brink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
30.00
Garry McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Mark Boateng who brings the ball under control. Mark Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hibernian!
34.17
John Brady makes a probing pass to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.57
John Telfer sees Stuart Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort. Alan Williamson comfortably gets down and covers it.
40.02
Gary McNeill knocks the ball forward to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas ten Brink. Thomas ten Brink powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.28
Matt White flicks a high pass forward. Andy White collects the pass. Andy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the second half underway!
47.26
Andy White flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Ferguson who gracefully takes it down. Stuart Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
48.52
John Telfer surges forward with the ball. John Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
51.29
Matt White knocks the ball to his team mate, John Telfer. John Telfer makes a simple pass to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan makes a great pass forward. Stuart Ferguson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.52
Ayr United are keeping most of the possession.
54.31
Richard McStay comes in with a late challenge on Gary McNeill. Richard McStay is shown the yellow card! Gary McNeill runs off the knock.
55.21
Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist threads a neat ball through to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas ten Brink. Thomas ten Brink knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.04
Garry McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas ten Brink. Thomas ten Brink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil McStay.
61.56
Gary McNeill knocks the ball forward to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
65.18
Alex Meiklejohn picks a pass forward to Paul Collins. Paul Collins threads a neat ball through to Thomas ten Brink. Thomas ten Brink shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.13
Without breaking stride, Duncan Gemmill plays the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist hits a low pass to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas ten Brink. Matt White comes in with a late challenge on Thomas ten Brink. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.03
Neil McStay knocks the ball forward to John Telfer. John Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Sullivan collects the pass. Stuart Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.37
Hibernian have made 3 substitutions with Paul Dalglish replacing Gary McNeill, Mervin Murrin replacing Paul Collins and Scott Liddell replacing Alex Gough .
79.50
John Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Murrin. John Telfer is shown the yellow card! Mervin Murrin runs off the knock.
81.14
Duncan Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Murrin who brings the ball under control. Mervin Murrin makes a probing pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell skips past Callum Liddell! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Scott Liddell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.35
John Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Stuart Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
89.23
John Telfer hits a low pass to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison knocks the ball forward, putting Stuart Sullivan through on goal. Stuart Sullivan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Paul Dalglish is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Hibernian
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
25.6%
48.8%
25.6%

Scorers
Mark Boateng 14, 30
Thomas ten Brink 40, 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Boateng of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Harry Charles (GK)
6
2.Neil McStay (DEF)
6
3.Callum Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Matt White (DEF)
6
5.John Brady (MID)
6
6.John Telfer (MID)yellow card
6
7.Andy White (MID)
6
8.Richard McStay (MID)yellow card
5
9.Stuart Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Sullivan (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Hutchison (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen White (ATT)
0
13.Don Mcinnes (DEF)
0
14.Matt James (MID)
0

1.Alan Williamson (GK)
6
2.Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Gary McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Niven (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Gemmill (DEF)
6
6.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
7.Paul Collins (MID)
6
8.Garry McCoist (MID)
7
9.Thomas ten Brink (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Mark Boateng (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alex Gough (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Dalglish (DEF)
6
13.Mervin Murrin (MID)
6
14.Scott Liddell (ATT)
6