Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,565 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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Elliott.


0.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
3.13
Tarik Quintero knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
6.03
Guillermo Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.32
Gavin Morrison makes a simple pass to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn makes a probing pass to Craig Charlton but he's offside!
10.30
Alex Morton makes an attacking run forward. Alex Morton plays a one-two with Stephen McStay and rushes in on goal... Alex Morton tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.08
With some swift thinking, Giulio Garavelli plays the ball forward to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher makes a simple pass to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Silvio Distin, sees it late!! Goal for Aberdeen!
16.32
Habib Fanni chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.47
Stephen McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
22.25
Simon Schumacher sees Habib Fanni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Habib Fanni knocks the ball forward to Simon Schumacher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.04
Showing fabulous composure, Tarik Quintero plays the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
38.43
Habib Fanni makes a simple pass to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Armin Schönenborn. With a superhuman jump, Armin Schönenborn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Silvio Distin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.52
Habib Fanni brings the ball forward. Habib Fanni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Giulio Garavelli chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher knocks the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
47.54
Alex McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero plays the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.46
Guillermo Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
54.49
Tarik Quintero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Quintero. With a superhuman jump, Tarik Quintero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.29
Giulio Garavelli flicks a high pass forward to Simon Schumacher who brings the ball under control. Simon Schumacher decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Schumacher puts a great ball through but Armin Schönenborn is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
59.56
Giulio Garavelli hits a low pass to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray hits a low pass to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Murray but the linesman indicates offside!
60.21
Guglielmo Triuzzi takes a quick throw-in. Tarik Quintero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tarik Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cataldo Pizzi.
61.19
Habib Fanni flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton makes a great pass forward. Armin Schönenborn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.54
Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a probing pass to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tarik Quintero shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
79.35
Cataldo Pizzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton runs straight at the defence! Craig Charlton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.29
Stephen Meiklejohn barges into Noel Dyer. Stephen Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Noel Dyer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.56
Alex Morton threads a neat ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay hits a low pass to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Habib Fanni plays the ball forward to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Distin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
6
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
25.6%
46.5%
27.9%


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

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

1.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
6
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
3.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
4.Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
6
5.Garry White (DEF)
6
6.Jacob Murray (MID)
6
7.Simon Schumacher (MID)
7
8.Habib Fanni (MID)
7
9.Craig Charlton (ATT)
7
10.Gavin Morrison (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Armin Schönenborn (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ross Dublin (MID)
0
13.John Bosschaart (DEF)
0
14.John Elliott (GK)
0