Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Campbell | K. Campbell |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| John Liddell | J. Liddell | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | David Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes | |||||||||
| Gionatha Liverani | G. Liverani |  | 52 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 50 | | Scott Collins | S. Collins | ||||||||
| Billy Bremner | B. Bremner | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 |  | Eduardo Rey | E. Rey | |||||||||
| Richard Greig | R. Greig | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| Gary Collins | G. Collins | | 59 | M | | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | ||||||||
| Billy Inglis | B. Inglis | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Gavin Brady | G. Brady | |||||||||
| Michel Malagouen | M. Malagouen |  | 58 | M | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| John Gemmill | J. Gemmill | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Dominic Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Richard Caldwell | R. Caldwell | | 55 | M | | 12 | | M | 57 |  | Daniel Kanu | D. Kanu | |||||||||
| Max Arts | M. Arts |  | 55 | M | | 13 | | A | 56 | | Don Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
| Gavin Dalglish | G. Dalglish | | 55 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Billy Elliott | B. Elliott | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by E-Energy |
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,093 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.35
0-0Richard Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Bremner. Billy Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.25
0-0Michel Malagouen decides to run forward with the ball. Michel Malagouen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.13
0-1Scott Collins makes a simple pass to Gavin Brady. Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Brady laces a weighted ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Kevin Campbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.47
0-1Eduardo Rey hacks Billy Bremner from behind! Eduardo Rey is given a warning by the referee! Billy Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.47
0-1Free kick to Ayr United just outside the area...
17.57
John Gemmill takes a short run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
20.24
Billy Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Michel Malagouen who takes it down. Michel Malagouen rushes past Alberto Gomes! Michel Malagouen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.05
1-1Ayr United are in full control of this game.
26.04
Scott Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady makes a probing pass to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.38
Colin Dickov passes the ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.28
Alberto Gomes brings the ball forward. Alberto Gomes edges inside the box! Alberto Gomes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.40
Gionatha Liverani knocks the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell passes the ball forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.19
Paul Mcallister advances with the ball. Paul Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Paul Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
David Booth sees Gavin Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Brady flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Liddell who takes it down. Stephen Liddell makes a simple pass, allowing Gary Hendry to run into the box. John Liddell catches Gary Hendry on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off!
49.20
2-2Paul Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Liverani. Gionatha Liverani chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Michel Malagouen is offside!
55.54
John Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Collins. Gary Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Gemmill. John Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.29
Colin Dickov sees space and advances. Colin Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
59.34
Gary Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Hendry cuts inside the box! Gary Hendry tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.03
Showing composure, Paul Mcallister picks a pass forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis makes a probing pass to Michel Malagouen. Michel Malagouen shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.46
3-2Richard Greig threads a neat ball through to Billy Bremner. Billy Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn beats his man to it with a header but Alex Ferguson reads it well. Nice keeping!
65.03
With some swift thinking, Scott Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to John Gemmill. John Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
67.28
Eduardo Rey flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes controls it well on his chest. Alberto Gomes threads a neat ball through to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Kevin Campbell easily punches it away to safety.
71.05
Gionatha Liverani brings the ball forward. Gionatha Liverani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.22
Gionatha Liverani makes a beautiful solo run. Gionatha Liverani passes the ball forward to John Gemmill. John Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.18
3-2Aberdeen have made a substitution with Don Gough replacing Gary Hendry .
78.25
John Liddell makes a strong solo run forward. John Liddell hits a low pass to John Gemmill. John Gemmill shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
79.27
Billy Bremner threads a neat ball through to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Gomes.
84.38
John Liddell threads the ball through to Richard Greig. With great vision, Richard Greig plays the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards John Gemmill. Scott Collins catches John Gemmill on the ankles. John Gemmill appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
85.38
Billy Inglis passes the ball forward to John Gemmill. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.12
With imagination, Gavin Brady laces a weighted ball forward to Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gionatha Liverani.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
27.7%
45.8%
26.5%
Scorers
| Michel Malagouen 20, 60 Scott Meiklejohn 38 | Gary Hendry 12 Stephen Liddell 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michel Malagouen of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Liddell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paul Mcallister (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gionatha Liverani (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Billy Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Inglis (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Michel Malagouen (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | John Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Caldwell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Max Arts (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Colin Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Hendry (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dominic Young (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |