Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Alloa Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.
0.00
Kilmarnock kick off the first half!
2.50
Alex Morton boots it upfield. Stephen Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Veloso manages to gather it.
4.30
Alex McNeill sees Duncan Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Caldwell shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
8.37
Alex Morton brings the ball forward. Alex Morton tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper, Pedro Veloso, sees it late!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
12.31
Guillermo Reyes plays the ball forward to Alex Morton. Alex Morton flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Meiklejohn collects the pass. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.19
Tobias Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Flavio Mazzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Flavio Mazzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott but the linesman indicates offside!
24.44
Flavio Mazzi sees Scott Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Young makes a probing pass to Alec Elliott but he's offside!
26.58
Alex Morton threads a neat ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.17
Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay collects the pass. Alec McStay whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay heads the ball goalwards but Gavin Hendry is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
28.08
Gavin Hendry picks a pass forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi whips in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a convincing header but somehow Silvio Distin manages to keep it out.
30.42
Lee Summerbell darts forward. Lee Summerbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.50
Tarik Quintero passes the ball forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
36.27
Alex McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Greig.
39.40
Gavin Hendry makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
40.33
Callum Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Elliott and advances towards the goal... Tobias Röhlig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.45
Alex Morton hits a low pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay threads a neat ball through to Lee Summerbell. Lee Summerbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Greig.
53.03
Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig threads a neat, attacking ball through to Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That brings them level!
60.36
Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.56
Tobias Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov plays a one-two with Alec Elliott and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Dickov provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.37
Tarik Quintero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.19
Gavin Hendry knocks the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
73.22
Guillermo Reyes threads a neat ball through to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi passes the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Pedro Veloso manages to keep it out.
75.53
Gary McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Triuzzi. The referee calls over Gary McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Guglielmo Triuzzi runs off the knock.
77.00
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Neil Cleland replacing Gary McNeill .
78.04
Alex McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Morton. Alex Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Greig.
84.29
Lee Summerbell makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay plays a one-two with Stephen Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen McStay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Pedro Veloso. Excellent save.
90.00
Tarik Quintero sees Stephen Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Pedro Veloso manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
25.9%
40.7%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Morton of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Distin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Morton (DEF) | ![]() | 9 |
| 5. | Alec McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tarik Quintero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Lee Summerbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 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. | Pedro Veloso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Mccall (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 6. | Tobias Röhlig (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Flavio Mazzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Dickov (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Matteo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |











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