Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     KilmarnockKilmarnock
James ClaytonJames Clayton James Mchardy James Mchardy
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill66
G
1
G
73Clive DefoeC. Defoe
Nicolas BabbelN. Babbel65
D
2
D
66Richard MccallR. Mccall
Matt LawM. Law69
D
3
D
73Daniel OsorioD. Osorio
Craig BurleyC. Burley62
D
4
D
72Aniello BonoA. Bono
Don GemmellD. Gemmell62
D
5
D
66Peter SchaapP. Schaap
Geoffroy BréchetG. Bréchet64
M
6captain
M
70Martin HöferM. Höfer
Kevin AelbrechtK. Aelbrecht70
M
captain7
M
72Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn69
M
8
M
71Duncan HendersonD. Henderson
Alec LawA. Law75
A
9
A
72Hannes SeibertH. Seibert
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson71
A
10
A
71Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Wim Van HimstW. Van Himst73
A
11
A
71Lauren Bisan-E. PiresL. Pires
 
Hauke SchnellingerH. Schnellinger70
D
12
D
63Dion ScalesD. Scales
Don HendersonD. Henderson64
M
13
M
67Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Samir BöhmS. Böhm65
A
14
A
62Richard McGroryR. McGrory

Elements
today's match is sponsored by Elements
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 18,475 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.


0.00
Motherwell get the match underway!
4.29
Garry Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
9.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Burley plays the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Geoffroy Bréchet. Geoffroy Bréchet beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.21
Aniello Bono chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
18.21
Hannes Seibert kicks a strong pass forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.53
Daniel Osorio kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert whips in a cross ball towards Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires makes a looping header on goal. Dominic Gemmill didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.01
Martin Höfer decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Höfer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Gemmill smothers it!
22.34
Craig Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mccall.
33.26
Kevin Aelbrecht knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.04
Don Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht passes the ball forward to Geoffroy Bréchet. Geoffroy Bréchet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aniello Bono.
36.39
Daniel Osorio kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Matt Law's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
37.32
Corner kick to Kilmarnock. Duncan Henderson plays it to the far post. Dominic Gemmill scoops up the ball.
44.04
Daniel Osorio chips the ball to his team mate, Aniello Bono. Aniello Bono passes the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Daniel Osorio kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Law.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell 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!
48.10
Martin Höfer comes in with a late challenge on Garry Meiklejohn. Martin Höfer is shown the yellow card! Garry Meiklejohn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.48
Kevin Aelbrecht darts forward. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
59.50
Matt Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Burley. Craig Burley plays the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
60.41
Motherwell have made a substitution with Don Henderson replacing Geoffroy Bréchet .Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Dion Scales replacing Peter Schaap, Callum Morrison replacing Billy Cleland and Richard McGrory replacing Hannes Seibert .
63.40
Garry Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Richard McGrory. Garry Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Richard McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.45
Craig Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Don Henderson. Don Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Garry Meiklejohn. Richard Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Garry Meiklejohn. Penalty not given!!
67.28
Matt Law sees Craig Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Craig Burley plays the ball forward to Don Henderson. Don Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.36
With vision, Matt Law plays the ball forward to Don Henderson. Don Henderson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a cross ball towards Don Henderson. Don Henderson makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Clive Defoe.
70.04
Wim Van Himst takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nicolas Babbel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.05
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward to Don Gemmell who brings the ball neatly under control. Don Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Don Henderson. Don Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Henderson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.40
Don Henderson knocks the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.07
Motherwell have made a substitution with Hauke Schnellinger replacing Nicolas Babbel .
79.08
Don Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Garry Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Colin Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Clive Defoe is on top of his game. Excellent save!
83.06
Callum Morrison darts forward. Callum Morrison plays a quick one-two with Richard McGrory and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Callum Morrison provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
85.21
Dion Scales passes the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Burley.
90.00
Kevin Aelbrecht catches Lauren Bisan-E. Pires on the ankles. Kevin Aelbrecht is shown the yellow card! Lauren Bisan-E. Pires runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Kilmarnock
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.6%
45.1%
29.3%

Scorers
Garry Matteo 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Gemmill (GK)
7
2.Nicolas Babbel (DEF)
6
3.Matt Law (DEF)
7
4.Craig Burley (DEF)
9
5.Don Gemmell (DEF)
6
6.Geoffroy Bréchet (MID)
6
7.Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)yellow card
7
8.Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Alec Law (ATT)
6
10.Colin Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Wim Van Himst (ATT)
6
 
12.Hauke Schnellinger (DEF)
6
13.Don Henderson (MID)
8
14.Samir Böhm (ATT)
0

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