Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock | | | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Silvio Distin | S. Distin | ![]() | 47 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 60 | ![]() | Craig Morton | C. Morton | |||||||||
| Guillermo Reyes | G. Reyes | ![]() | 70 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Linus Weigel | L. Weigel | |||||||||
| Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | ![]() | 64 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 59 | ![]() | Craig Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
| Alex Morton | A. Morton | ![]() | 61 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 53 | ![]() | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
| Alec McStay | A. McStay | ![]() | 72 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 62 | ![]() | Matt Davidson | M. Davidson | |||||||||
| Tarik Quintero | T. Quintero | ![]() | 69 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 61 | ![]() | Craig McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Guglielmo Triuzzi | G. Triuzzi | ![]() | 64 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 58 | ![]() | Mauricio Rodriguez | M. Rodriguez | |||||||||
| Lee Summerbell | L. Summerbell | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Matt Greig | M. Greig | |||||||||
| Stephen McStay | S. McStay | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 63 | ![]() | Billy Matteo | B. Matteo | |||||||||
| Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | ![]() | 64 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 63 | ![]() | Duncan Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | ![]() | 58 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 55 | ![]() | Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
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| Colin White | C. White | ![]() | 59 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Stuart Gemmill | S. Gemmill | ![]() | 52 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 54 | ![]() | Don Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Gary Bloomer | G. Bloomer | ![]() | 51 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | G | 52 | ![]() | David Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Ross County. A crowd of 7,395 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Greig.
0.00
Ross County start the match!
4.30
Guillermo Reyes threads a neat ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
6.54
Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Glass.
12.28
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Guglielmo Triuzzi plays the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.09
Tarik Quintero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Morton effortlessly smothers it!
21.00
Tarik Quintero laces a through ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.45
Craig Booth flicks a high pass forward. Matt Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.02
Alex Morton brings the ball forward. Alex Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.10
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Alex Morton controls it well on his chest. Alex Morton makes a probing pass to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.21
Alex McNeill passes the ball forward to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero passes the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.59
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Lee Summerbell who takes it down. Lee Summerbell makes a simple pass to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.25
Guillermo Reyes hits a low pass to Alec McStay. Alec McStay brings the ball forward. Alec McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
38.11
Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay controls it well on his chest. Stephen McStay shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
39.11
With vision, Alex Morton laces a weighted ball forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guglielmo Triuzzi plays a one-two with Tarik Quintero and advances towards the goal... Guglielmo Triuzzi takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.17
Craig McCoist barges into Guglielmo Triuzzi. The referee calls over Craig McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Guglielmo Triuzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.32
Guillermo Reyes decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Reyes threads a neat ball through to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi rushes past Craig Booth! Guglielmo Triuzzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
48.13
Guillermo Reyes decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Reyes stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.11
Guillermo Reyes comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Mcallister. The referee calls over Guillermo Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.44
Craig Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson threads a neat ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Reyes.
54.52
Linus Weigel surges forward with the ball. Linus Weigel sees a break and surges forward. Linus Weigel lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.06
With vision, Guglielmo Triuzzi plays the ball forward to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill threads the ball through to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.09
Duncan Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Quintero. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tarik Quintero provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.34
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.39
Alex Morton flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Triuzzi collects the pass. Guglielmo Triuzzi laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Weigel.
66.40
Guglielmo Triuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
67.52
Craig McCoist knocks the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex McNeill.
69.00
Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.48
Alex Morton knocks the ball forward to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill brings the ball forward. Alex McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Meiklejohn provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
73.04
Tarik Quintero threads a neat ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.30
Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Colin White replacing Alex McNeill, Stuart Gemmill replacing Alec McStay and Gary Bloomer replacing Duncan Caldwell .
79.59
Tarik Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Triuzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks the ball forward to Gary Bloomer. Gary Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Morton who gathers it comfortably.
81.48
Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn rushes past Matt Glass! Stephen Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.57
Tarik Quintero sees Gary Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Bloomer plays a one-two with Guglielmo Triuzzi and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gary Bloomer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.47
Craig Booth catches Gary Bloomer on the ankles. Craig Booth is warned by the referee! Gary Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
15
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
77.3%
22.7%
Play Area
21.6%
43.2%
35.2%
Scorers
| Stephen McStay 12 Guglielmo Triuzzi 44 Stephen Meiklejohn 73, 81 | Alex Liddell 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guglielmo Triuzzi of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Distin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Reyes (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
| 3. | Alex McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tarik Quintero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Lee Summerbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Craig Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Weigel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Craig Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig McCoist (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 7. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Liddell (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Don Mckinlay (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Souness (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Brady (GK) | 0 | |










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