Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Peterhead. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Peterhead are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.


0.00
Kilmarnock get the match underway!
2.57
Marinus Galàsek chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Reyes.
3.44
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Lee Summerbell who brings the ball under control. Lee Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, David White. David White tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.43
Garry Collins flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Diez who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Collins. Guillermo Reyes barges into Garry Collins. Penalty not given!!
10.50
Guillermo Reyes comes in with a late challenge on Neil Gemmell. The referee warns Guillermo Reyes to calm down! Neil Gemmell runs off the knock.
18.32
David White sees Alec McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec McStay whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell flicks the ball with his head. Dennis Cutler manages to gather it easily.
20.18
Lee Summerbell threads the ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
22.09
Duncan Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
26.58
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Bolivard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Tarik Bolivard plays the ball forward to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Collins. Garry Collins beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Peterhead!
34.50
Bruno Castro flicks a high pass forward. David White collects the pass. David White hits a low pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell edges inside the box! Duncan Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.06
Don Ritchie barges into David White. The referee warns Don Ritchie to calm down! David White runs off the knock.
39.51
David White sees Bruno Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Bruno Castro plays the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Stephen McStay and rushes in on goal... Stephen Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.50
Bruno Castro flicks a high ball forward to Tarik Quintero who takes it down. Tarik Quintero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tarik Quintero makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.53
Garry Collins catches Tarik Quintero on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry Collins and warns him to calm down! Tarik Quintero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Peterhead kicking off!
49.46
Bruno Castro threads the ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay passes the ball forward to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Cutler easily smothers it!
51.00
Garry Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez shoots from distance but is denied by Silvio Distin. Excellent save.
54.57
Eric Buchwald makes a probing pass to Garry Collins. Garry Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex McNeill.
55.54
Tarik Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay controls it well on his chest. Alec McStay shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.20
Eric Buchwald passes the ball forward to Garry Collins. Garry Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Buchwald. Eric Buchwald gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.39
Antonio Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Silvio Distin!
71.11
Tarik Quintero surges forward with the ball. Tarik Quintero shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.20
David White knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn skips past Marinus Galàsek! Marinus Galàsek clumsily knocks into Stephen Meiklejohn. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
27.9%
47.1%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Collins of Peterhead

Match Ratings
1.Silvio Distin (GK)
7
2.Bruno Castro (DEF)
7
3.Guillermo Reyes (DEF)
6
4.Alex McNeill (DEF)
6
5.Alec McStay (MID)
6
6.David White (MID)
7
7.Tarik Quintero (MID)
9
8.Lee Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Stephen McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
7
 
12.Alex Morton (DEF)
0
13.Colin White (DEF)
0
14.Gary Bloomer (ATT)
0