Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 18,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.42
0-0Edgar Moreira makes a simple pass to Rafael Davino. Rafael Davino knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Lampard. Marc Lampard shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
4.20
0-0Sergio Lima takes it forward alone. Sergio Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alex Strachan manages to gather it comfortably.
12.33
0-0Rafael Davino catches Ron Van Vliet on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Davino and warns him to calm down! Ron Van Vliet stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.19
Sergio Lima makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Billy Souness. Billy Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.48
Callum McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Ron Van Vliet. Ron Van Vliet knocks the ball forward to Billy Souness. Billy Souness finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
16.39
Rafael Davino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Lampard. Marc Lampard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.39
0-1Ron Landzaat knocks the ball forward to Billy Souness. Billy Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Scott McGrory scores for St. Johnstone!!
22.53
Paul James knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
26.37
Paul James advances with the ball. Paul James shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.12
0-1Paul James passes the ball forward to Marc Lampard. Marc Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Young.
33.44
Ron Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Souness. Billy Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Sullivan.
36.10
Tobias Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Stuart Caldwell.
39.23
John Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.07
Ron Landzaat clumsily knocks into Paul James. The referee calls over Ron Landzaat and warns him to calm down! Paul James stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
47.10
0-1Kevin Ferguson decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Ferguson passes the ball forward but Marc Lampard is offside!
51.41
Ron Van Vliet makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Souness. Billy Souness shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.41
David Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Souness. Billy Souness shoots from distance but it is miles over!
81.54
Ron Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.25
John Sullivan barges into Sergio Lima. The referee calls over John Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Sergio Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.30
Callum McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Ron Landzaat. Ron Landzaat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Souness. Billy Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Moreira.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
23.1%
52.6%
24.4%
Scorers