Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both St Mirren and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both St Mirren and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
0.00
0-0St Mirren kick off and get the match underway!
4.49
0-0Craig Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Sven Overath plays the ball forward to Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
15.27
With vision, Daniel Osorio plays the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Seibert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Seibert shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
16.52
0-0Lauren Bisan-E. Pires clumsily knocks into Don Cleland. The referee calls over Lauren Bisan-E. Pires and shows him a yellow card! Don Cleland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.14
0-0Billy Cleland barges into Sven Overath. Billy Cleland is given a warning by the referee! Sven Overath stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.45
0-0Martin Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Neil Mcallister effortlessly punches it away to safety.
27.53
Alex Telfer hacks Peter Schaap from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Schaap carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.39
Leon Murphy makes a simple pass to Sven Overath. Sven Overath takes it forward alone. Sven Overath sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.14
Leon Murphy hits a low pass to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton sees Pedro Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Clive Defoe!
39.12
0-1Martin Höfer kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Law. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Mcallister with no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
44.47
Don Cleland hits a low pass to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton knocks the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
47.29
Sven Overath makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Clive Defoe manages to keep it out.
51.38
Martin Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. With a superhuman jump, Lauren Bisan-E. Pires connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
53.52
Daniel Osorio kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland hits a low pass to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
57.22
0-1With some swift thinking, Duncan Henderson plays the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.33
0-1Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Garry Matteo replacing Lauren Bisan-E. Pires .
66.07
Aniello Bono flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Seibert who takes it down. Hannes Seibert tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
83.13
Billy Cleland receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Henderson. Billy Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Glass.
85.53
0-1Daniel Osorio flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson hits a low pass to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Law but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Mcallister (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Don Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Murphy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alec Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sven Overath (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alan Fenton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pedro Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonathan Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Telfer (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Seth Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Naysmith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Clive Defoe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Osorio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aniello Bono (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Peter Schaap (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Höfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Seibert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Law (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Lauren Bisan-E. Pires (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Dion Scales (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Morrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |