Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Silvio Distin | S. Distin |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Eduardo Diez | E. Diez | |||||||||
| Bruno Castro | B. Castro |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Andy Palmer | A. Palmer | |||||||||
| Guillermo Reyes | G. Reyes | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | David James | D. James | |||||||||
| Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Noel Dyer | N. Dyer | |||||||||
| Alec McStay | A. McStay | | 71 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 61 |  | Giulio Garavelli | G. Garavelli | ||||||||
| David White | D. White | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| Tarik Quintero | T. Quintero | | 69 | M | | 7 | | | M | 71 |  | Nicolas Kauder | N. Kauder | ||||||||
| Lee Summerbell | L. Summerbell | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Don McCoist | D. McCoist | |||||||||
| Stephen McStay | S. McStay | | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 64 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Kevin Mckinlay | K. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Maxence Brogno | M. Brogno | |||||||||
| Alex Morton | A. Morton | | 60 | D | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Cataldo Pizzi | C. Pizzi | |||||||||
| Colin White | C. White | | 58 | D | | 13 | | M | 61 | | Simon Schumacher | S. Schumacher | |||||||||
| Gary Bloomer | G. Bloomer | | 51 | A | | 14 | | G | 60 | | Leonardo Sanchez | L. Sanchez | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,582 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen get the match underway!
8.44
0-0Duncan Caldwell hacks Andy Palmer from behind! The referee brings Duncan Caldwell to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Palmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.28
0-0With imagination, Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Silvio Distin.
18.16
1-0Alec McStay sees a break and surges forward. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell heads the ball goalwards. Eduardo Diez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.49
David James laces a through ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Silvio Distin.
24.37
1-0Tarik Quintero makes a simple pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Diez who gathers it comfortably.
30.23
1-0Kevin Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Maxence Brogno. Some silky footwork from Maxence Brogno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Alex McNeill blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
32.06
1-0Lee Summerbell surges forward with the ball. Lee Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Cataldo Pizzi replacing David James and Simon Schumacher replacing Don McCoist. The Aberdeen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Cataldo Pizzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kauder. Nicolas Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.51
1-0Nicolas Kauder sees space and advances. Nicolas Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maxence Brogno but he's offside!
55.53
David White hits a low pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eduardo Diez picks it out of the air!
60.59
Noel Dyer brings the ball forward. Noel Dyer plays the ball forward to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno shoots from long range but it flies wide!
61.18
Andy Palmer makes a simple pass to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
63.49
Nicolas Kauder knocks the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan shoots from outside the area but is denied by Silvio Distin. Excellent save.
67.27
Bruno Castro threads a neat ball through to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill knocks the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.16
David White runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David White shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
72.42
1-0Maxence Brogno comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Reyes. The referee calls over Maxence Brogno and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Reyes runs off the knock.
73.13
Andy Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Kauder. Nicolas Kauder flicks a high pass forward to Maxence Brogno who brings the ball under control. Maxence Brogno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David White.
77.13
Bruno Castro plays the ball forward to David White. David White flicks a high ball forward to Lee Summerbell who takes it down. Lee Summerbell shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.04
Bruno Castro makes a high pass forward. Alex McNeill shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alex McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Caldwell shoots from 20 yards. Duncan Caldwell scores for Kilmarnock!!
83.39
Simon Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.53
Tarik Quintero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell skips past Nicolas Kauder! Duncan Caldwell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Duncan Caldwell 18, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Caldwell of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Distin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bruno Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Guillermo Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex McNeill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alec McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David White (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tarik Quintero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lee Summerbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 12. | Alex Morton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Bloomer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Diez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Palmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noel Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giulio Garavelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Kauder (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maxence Brogno (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Cataldo Pizzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Simon Schumacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Sanchez (GK) | 0 | |