Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
James MchardyJames Mchardy Computer Player Computer Player
Clive DefoeC. Defoe73
G
1
G
78Don HendryD. Hendry
Richard MccallR. Mccall66
D
2
D
64Paul BurleyP. Burley
Daniel OsorioD. Osorio73
D
3
D
62Alec DavidsonA. Davidson
Aniello BonoA. Bono72
D
4
D
61John HendryJ. Hendry
Peter SchaapP. Schaap66
D
5
D
61Darius WiltordD. Wiltord
Martin HöferM. Höfer70
M
captain6
M
62Callum YoungC. Young
Billy ClelandB. Cleland72
M
7
M
56Richard JamesR. James
Duncan HendersonD. Henderson71
M
8
A
66Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Hannes SeibertH. Seibert72
A
9
A
63Tommaso PoggiT. Poggi
Alec LawA. Law73
A
10captain
A
62Fabian N. GuerraF. Guerra
Lauren Bisan-E. PiresL. Pires71
A
11
A
53Rafael QuaresmaR. Quaresma
 
Dion ScalesD. Scales63
D
12
G
68Matt JohnstoneM. Johnstone
Callum MorrisonC. Morrison67
M
13
D
58Colin HopkinC. Hopkin
Garry MatteoG. Matteo71
A
14
D
57Kevin LawK. Law

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 18,515 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Sullivan.


0.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
3.35
Richard Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Höfer. Martin Höfer flicks a high pass forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires who brings the ball under control. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.16
Billy Cleland threads a neat ball through to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Wiltord.
10.41
Rafael Quaresma catches Duncan Henderson on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Quaresma and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.13
Duncan Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
20.27
With some swift thinking, Martin Höfer plays the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law cuts inside the box! Alec Law tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
21.12
Martin Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.14
Richard James knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Clive Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.12
With some swift thinking, Daniel Osorio plays the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires hits a low pass to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Don Hendry keeps it out!
34.13
Billy Cleland hits a low pass to Martin Höfer. Martin Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
40.31
Martin Höfer passes the ball forward to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.57
Callum Young flicks a high pass forward. Richard James collects the pass. Richard James flicks a high pass forward to Callum Young who brings the ball under control. Callum Young knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tommaso Poggi is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
51.07
Richard James knocks the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Clive Defoe had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
54.56
Lauren Bisan-E. Pires makes a simple pass to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Wiltord.
57.53
With great vision, Richard James plays the ball forward to Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi passes the ball forward but Colin McGrory is offside!
59.34
Alec Davidson hacks Alec Law from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.07
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Garry Matteo replacing Lauren Bisan-E. Pires .
61.16
Hannes Seibert kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Davidson.
66.45
Daniel Osorio chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Martin Höfer. Martin Höfer flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Don Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.07
Alec Law barges into Alec Davidson. Alec Law is shown the yellow card! Alec Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.24
Hannes Seibert knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law cuts inside the box! Alec Law rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Don Hendry!
75.40
Alec Davidson catches Alec Law on the ankles. Alec Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Alec Law gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.13
Paul Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Young. With a delightful solo run, Callum Young stretches the opposition's defence. Callum Young plays a quick one-two with Tommaso Poggi and rushes in on goal... Callum Young makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Daniel Osorio steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.42
Richard James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.15
Alec Law catches Darius Wiltord on the ankles. Alec Law is given a warning by the referee! Darius Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.20
Richard Mccall clumsily knocks into Callum Young. Richard Mccall is shown the yellow card! Callum Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.09
Alec Law catches Richard James on the ankles. The referee brings Alec Law to one side and gives him another warning! Richard James stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.31
Billy Cleland sees space and advances. Billy Cleland darts forward. Billy Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

St. Johnstone
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
21%
44.4%
34.6%

Scorers
Martin Höfer 66
Billy Cleland 89
Richard James 26
Fabian N. Guerra 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard James of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Clive Defoe (GK)
6
2.Richard Mccall (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Daniel Osorio (DEF)
6
4.Aniello Bono (DEF)
6
5.Peter Schaap (DEF)
6
6.Martin Höfer (MID)goal scored
8
7.Billy Cleland (MID)goal scored
8
8.Duncan Henderson (MID)
6
9.Hannes Seibert (ATT)
6
10.Alec Law (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Lauren Bisan-E. Pires (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Scales (DEF)
0
13.Callum Morrison (MID)
0
14.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6

1.Don Hendry (GK)
7
2.Paul Burley (DEF)
6
3.Alec Davidson (DEF)yellow card
5
4.John Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Darius Wiltord (DEF)
6
6.Callum Young (MID)
7
7.Richard James (MID)goal scored
8
8.Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
9.Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
10.Fabian N. Guerra (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rafael Quaresma (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Matt Johnstone (GK)
0
13.Colin Hopkin (DEF)
0
14.Kevin Law (DEF)
0