Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     East StirlingEast Stirling
Matty StringerMatty Stringer gavin Hall gavin Hall
David JamesD. James72
G
1
G
82John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone71
D
2captain
D
76Patricio SanzP. Sanz
Scott ThomsonS. Thomson69
D
3
D
74Brendan LumsdonB. Lumsdon
Craig TelferC. Telfer69
D
4
D
73Cristiano SoaresC. Soares
Duncan TelferD. Telfer67
D
5
D
68Samuele TangorraS. Tangorra
Andy CollinsA. Collins76
M
captain6
M
73Stuart MasonS. Mason
Matt GoughM. Gough74
M
7
M
76Alexandre RamosA. Ramos
Alex JamesA. James72
M
8
A
75Vasilis GalanidisV. Galanidis
David ElliottD. Elliott71
M
9
A
73Nigel JeffersN. Jeffers
Kevin TelferK. Telfer71
A
10
A
73Andy BradyA. Brady
Richard GemmillR. Gemmill70
A
11
A
75Gaspar PintoG. Pinto
 
Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith68
M
12
G
67Kew HuibertsK. Huiberts
Garry ClelandG. Cleland67
M
13
M
37Nick DelaneyN. Delaney
Scott DickovS. Dickov66
G
14
A
66Peter PaterP. Pater
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 16,866 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Strachan.


0.00
East Stirling kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
Andy Collins makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill runs straight at the defence! Richard Gemmill comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.49
Alexandre Ramos clumsily knocks into Richard Gemmill. Alexandre Ramos is shown the yellow card! Richard Gemmill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.35
Scott Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Alex James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex James passes the ball forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.20
Scott Thomson sees Matt Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer edges inside the box! Samuele Tangorra clumsily knocks into Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.37
Scott Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex James shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.37
Alex James chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.52
Matt Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from John Mckinlay. What a great pair of hands!
44.44
Cristiano Soares breaks forward. Cristiano Soares takes it forward alone. Cristiano Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off!
49.59
Cristiano Soares knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but David James is on top of it.
53.36
Matt Gough flicks a high pass forward. Andy Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Collins flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Telfer who takes it down. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Gough. Matt Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
55.54
Stuart Mason plays the ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.58
Alexandre Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Lumsdon. Brendan Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Ramos but he's offside!
60.28
Brendan Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Brady. Andy Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.43
Stuart Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis edges inside the box! Vasilis Galanidis comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
63.27
Alex James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex James lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Gough. Matt Gough beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.28
Stuart Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Brady. Andy Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by David James!
72.19
Craig Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Telfer and advances towards the goal... Richard Gemmill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.19
Matt Gough flicks a high ball forward to Alex James who takes it down. Alex James plays a quick one-two with Matt Gough and rushes in on goal... Alex James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.54
Andy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer hits a low pass to Alex James. Alex James shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
85.03
Alexandre Ramos barges into Matt Gough. The referee warns Alexandre Ramos to calm down! Matt Gough runs off the knock.
89.03
Andy Collins takes it forward alone. Andy Collins rushes past Brendan Lumsdon! Andy Collins tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Collins!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

East Stirling
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Alex James 28, 73, 78
Matt Gough 63
Andy Collins 89
Andy Brady 44
Gaspar Pinto 56

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex James of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.David James (GK)
6
2.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Scott Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Craig Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Andy Collins (MID)goal scored
7
7.Matt Gough (MID)goal scored
7
8.Alex James (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.David Elliott (MID)
6
10.Kevin Telfer (ATT)
7
11.Richard Gemmill (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Naysmith (MID)
0
13.Garry Cleland (MID)
0
14.Scott Dickov (GK)
0

1.John Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
3.Brendan Lumsdon (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Soares (DEF)
6
5.Samuele Tangorra (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Mason (MID)
6
7.Alexandre Ramos (MID)yellow card
6
8.Vasilis Galanidis (ATT)
6
9.Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
6
10.Andy Brady (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Gaspar Pinto (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Kew Huiberts (GK)
0
13.Nick Delaney (MID)
0
14.Peter Pater (ATT)
0