Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 18,699 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Queen of the South are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Queen of the South are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
4.12
0-0Andy Gough hits a low pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Richard Mccall catches Scott Dalglish on the ankles. Scott Dalglish appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.40
0-0Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Neil Souness collects the pass. Neil Souness threads a neat ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Aniello Bono.
9.20
0-0Duncan Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Seibert who takes it down. Hannes Seibert knocks in a cross ball towards Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.44
Andy Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Scott Dalglish who takes it down. Scott Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but Clive Defoe reads it well. He makes it look easy!
20.43
0-0With vision, Billy Cleland picks a pass forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Law who gathers it comfortably.
24.40
Daniel Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law controls it well on his chest. Alec Law tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
26.54
Matt James chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Clive Defoe. What a great pair of hands!
30.32
0-0Aziz Guillou kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough threads the ball through to Duncan Liddell but he's offside!
32.26
Matt James threads a neat ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
33.14
0-0Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Scott Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off!
47.58
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.37
Peter Schaap threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. With a delightful solo run, Alec Law stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aziz Guillou.
51.42
Matt James flicks a high ball forward to Neil Souness who takes it down. Neil Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.32
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.59
0-0Hannes Seibert clumsily knocks into Colin Baird. The referee calls over Hannes Seibert and shows him a yellow card! Colin Baird carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.38
Lauren Bisan-E. Pires hacks Aziz Guillou from behind! The referee calls over Lauren Bisan-E. Pires and warns him to calm down! Aziz Guillou carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.34
Billy Cleland hits a low pass to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Law who gathers it comfortably.
60.40
0-0Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Garry Matteo replacing Lauren Bisan-E. Pires .
61.41
Matt James darts forward. Matt James kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.29
1-0Alec Law passes the ball forward to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.49
Aniello Bono knocks the ball forward to Martin Höfer. Martin Höfer threads the ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Baird.
71.47
Martin Höfer makes a probing pass to Duncan Henderson. Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Henderson laces a through ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Hannes Seibert scores for Kilmarnock!!
75.12
Martin Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law collects the pass. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt James.
78.37
Duncan Henderson threads a neat ball through to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Alec Law who brings the ball under control. Alec Law shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.28
Billy Brady knocks the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James plays the ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell shoots from long range but somehow Clive Defoe manages to keep it out.
84.49
2-0Aniello Bono clumsily knocks into Neil Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.49
2-0Free kick to Queen of the South just outside the area...
85.57
Duncan Liddell steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
87.16
2-0Billy Brady hacks Billy Cleland from behind! Billy Brady is given a warning by the referee! Billy Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.02
Colin Baird deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell plays a one-two with Andy Matteo and advances towards the goal... Duncan Liddell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Liddell!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Liddell of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Clive Defoe (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Richard Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Osorio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aniello Bono (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Peter Schaap (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hannes Seibert (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alec Law (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Lauren Bisan-E. Pires (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dion Scales (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Morrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Colin Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aziz Guillou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Baird (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt James (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jorge Veloso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil McGrory (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Lange (ATT) | 0 | |