Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 7,342 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Collins.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
3.14
With imagination, Tarik Quintero plays the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Souness.
4.14
Alec McStay threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
8.55
Bruno Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alex McNeill collects the pass. Alex McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell cuts inside the box! Duncan Caldwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.17
Paolo Aglietti knocks the ball forward to Scott Fowler. Scott Fowler threads the ball through to Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. With a superhuman jump, Gary Campbell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.27
Garry Caldwell hacks Bruno Castro from behind! The referee warns Garry Caldwell to calm down! Bruno Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.07
Lee Summerbell threads the ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
22.22
Scott Fowler knocks the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
24.09
Lee Summerbell hits a low pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.58
Scott Fowler catches Bruno Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Castro runs off the knock.
32.46
Lee Summerbell passes the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Souness.
33.22
Tarik Quintero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Aglietti.
34.03
Pier Giovanni Sarti flicks a high pass forward to Callum McCoist who brings the ball under control. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
36.59
David White makes a simple pass to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
38.03
Dominic Souness hits a low pass to Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Fowler and advances towards the goal... Garry Caldwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
40.46
Pier Giovanni Sarti hacks Alex McNeill from behind! Pier Giovanni Sarti is warned by the referee! Alex McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.16
Paolo Aglietti makes a strong solo run forward. Paolo Aglietti chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Stephen Dickov makes a simple pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Gianluigi Negro replacing David Sullivan, Andy Inglis replacing Stan Fletcher and Arnauld Valois replacing Garry Caldwell. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off!
47.13
Bruno Castro threads a neat ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Elliott with no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
53.56
Lee Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
55.01
Dominic Souness flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Aglietti collects the pass. Paolo Aglietti flicks a high pass forward. Pier Giovanni Sarti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pier Giovanni Sarti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Distin who gathers it comfortably.
60.46
Showing composure, Bruno Castro picks a pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Duncan Caldwell shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.52
Guillermo Reyes breaks forward. Guillermo Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.05
Pier Giovanni Sarti hits a low pass to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. Bruno Castro clumsily knocks into Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.35
Lee Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Aglietti.
69.13
Guillermo Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David White. David White knocks the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn rushes past Paolo Aglietti! Stephen Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.20
Pier Giovanni Sarti flicks a high pass forward. Gary Campbell collects the pass. Gary Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
75.46
Stephen Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
77.38
Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Alex Morton replacing Guillermo Reyes, Colin White replacing Alec McStay and Gary Bloomer replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.40
Pier Giovanni Sarti flicks a high pass forward to Gary Campbell who brings the ball under control. Gary Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.12
Paolo Aglietti flicks a high pass forward to Pier Giovanni Sarti who brings the ball under control. Pier Giovanni Sarti plays a one-two with Arnauld Valois and rushes in on goal... Pier Giovanni Sarti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.48
Alex Morton makes a simple pass to Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro makes a simple pass to Colin White. Colin White shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
87.09
Tarik Quintero threads a neat ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from distance. Alec Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
89.38
Stephen Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Pier Giovanni Sarti who brings the ball under control. Pier Giovanni Sarti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Lee Summerbell hits a low pass to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero flicks a high pass forward to Gary Bloomer who brings the ball under control. Gary Bloomer shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
26.4%
44.8%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Caldwell of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Alec Elliott (GK)
6
2.David Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Aglietti (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Souness (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Dickov (MID)
6
6.Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID)
6
7.Scott Fowler (MID)yellow card
6
8.Stan Fletcher (MID)
6
9.Garry Caldwell (ATT)
6
10.Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
11.Callum McCoist (ATT)
6
 
12.Gianluigi Negro (GK)
6
13.Andy Inglis (DEF)
6
14.Arnauld Valois (DEF)
6

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