Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Silvio DistinS. Distin47
G
1
G
59Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Bruno CastroB. Castro74
D
2captain
D
58Stefano VasariS. Vasari
Guillermo ReyesG. Reyes70
D
3
D
57Matt RitchieM. Ritchie
Alex McNeillA. McNeill61
D
4
D
56Mauricio PastorM. Pastor
Alec McStayA. McStay71
M
captain5
D
54Hauke HermannH. Hermann
David WhiteD. White69
M
6
M
59George WiseG. Wise
Tarik QuinteroT. Quintero69
M
7
M
57Massimo BedinM. Bedin
Lee SummerbellL. Summerbell57
M
8
M
54Simon MorrisS. Morris
Stephen McStayS. McStay71
A
9
A
66Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn63
A
10
A
66Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell57
A
11
A
59Andy DickovA. Dickov
 
Alex MortonA. Morton60
D
12
G
56Don BurleyD. Burley
Colin WhiteC. White58
D
13
A
54Cesare Di VaioC. Di Vaio
Gary BloomerG. Bloomer51
A
14
M
54Niccol˜ LupatelliN. Lupatelli

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 7,298 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Ferguson.


0.00
Albion Rovers get the match underway!
2.28
Matt Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Morris. Simon Morris powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.15
Alec McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
10.03
Alec McStay takes a long throw-in. David White knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.10
Alec McStay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. Andre Pinheiro gets down and covers it.
18.05
Simon Morris makes a simple pass to George Wise. George Wise whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. With a superhuman jump, Marc Scheffler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Silvio Distin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.51
Simon Morris flicks a high pass forward to Scott Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Scott Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. With a superhuman jump, Marc Scheffler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.44
Tarik Quintero makes a beautiful solo run. Tarik Quintero plays a one-two with Stephen McStay and advances towards the goal... Tarik Quintero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.06
David White makes a probing pass to Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
33.33
Massimo Bedin plays the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Silvio Distin reads it well. Fabulous save!
36.27
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Caldwell who takes it down. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Hermann.
40.58
Hauke Hermann makes a probing pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Matt Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Alex McNeill clumsily knocks into Andy Dickov. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
40.58
The referee points to the spot..
42.17
Marc Scheffler takes a cautious run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Alec McStay barges into Simon Morris. Alec McStay is shown the yellow card! Simon Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
47.38
David White passes the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.45
Massimo Bedin flicks a high pass forward. Scott Sullivan collects the pass. Scott Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David White.
51.35
David White threads a neat ball through to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.06
Lee Summerbell hits a low pass to Alec McStay. Alec McStay lofts in a cross ball towards David White. David White heads the ball goalwards but Andre Pinheiro is on top of it.
57.12
Matt Ritchie laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Morris. Simon Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.55
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Don Burley replacing Andy Dickov and Cesare Di Vaio replacing Marc Scheffler .
63.36
Tarik Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay controls it well on his chest. Stephen McStay runs straight at the defence! Matt Ritchie barges into Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.05
Tarik Quintero sees a break and surges forward. Tarik Quintero shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Andre Pinheiro.
66.07
It's a corner kick. Lee Summerbell kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alec McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Stefano Vasari's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
67.17
It's a corner kick. Lee Summerbell loops the ball in to towards the near post. Matt Ritchie jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
71.01
Alex McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Castro collects the pass. Bruno Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
73.08
With a delightful solo run, George Wise stretches the opposition's defence. George Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
75.01
Bruno Castro threads a neat ball through to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero makes a simple pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
77.41
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Niccol˜ Lupatelli replacing Hauke Hermann .
81.15
Simon Morris catches Alec McStay on the ankles. The referee warns Simon Morris to calm down! Alec McStay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.36
George Wise threads a neat ball through to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Di Vaio. With a superhuman jump, Cesare Di Vaio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Albion Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.4%
45.5%
31.2%

Scorers
Tarik Quintero 28
Marc Scheffler 18
Cesare Di Vaio 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tarik Quintero of Kilmarnock

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

1.Andre Pinheiro (GK)
7
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Matt Ritchie (DEF)
8
4.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
5.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
6.George Wise (MID)
8
7.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
8.Simon Morris (MID)
6
9.Scott Sullivan (ATT)
7
10.Marc Scheffler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Burley (GK)
6
13.Cesare Di Vaio (ATT)goal scored
8
14.Niccol˜ Lupatelli (MID)
6