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 20,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
3.41
0-0George Belodedici takes it forward alone. George Belodedici controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.57
Gabriel Marcelino makes a probing pass to Bob Renard. Bob Renard tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.34
0-0Steve Patterson barges into George Belodedici. Steve Patterson is shown the yellow card! George Belodedici runs off the knock.
14.35
1-0Steve Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Schacht. Hauke Schacht knocks in a cross ball towards Bilal Djaout. Bilal Djaout directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bilal Djaout!
18.27
1-0Steve Patterson makes a probing pass to Hauke Schacht. Hauke Schacht finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Stuart Caldwell.
20.22
Pier Giovanni Amerini catches Ryuunosuke Kimura on the ankles. The referee calls over Pier Giovanni Amerini and shows him a yellow card! Ryuunosuke Kimura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.20
1-0Christos Kyriakidis hacks Hauke Schacht from behind! Christos Kyriakidis is given a warning by the referee! Hauke Schacht runs off the knock.
39.20
Hakan Özalan flicks the ball to his team mate, Bob Renard. Bob Renard lofts in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
48.35
Lucien Billong makes a simple pass to Aimo Damiani. Aimo Damiani makes a simple pass to Hauke Schacht. Hauke Schacht whips in a cross ball towards Bilal Djaout. Bilal Djaout connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.42
Hakan Özalan sees space and advances. Hakan Özalan shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
53.37
1-1Gabriel Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bob Renard. Bob Renard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jessie Williams.
54.13
Gabriel Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Stuart Cleland had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
61.20
George Belodedici passes the ball forward to Bob Renard. Bob Renard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ryuunosuke Kimura.
66.48
Hakan Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.36
1-2Kevin Ferguson takes it forward alone. Kevin Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bilal Djaout but he's offside!
73.46
Christos Kyriakidis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Belodedici. George Belodedici brings the ball forward. George Belodedici shoots from outside the area. George Belodedici scores for St. Johnstone!!
83.45
Dave Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
84.13
Gabriel Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
89.41
George Belodedici kicks a strong pass forward to Bob Renard. Bob Renard shoots from distance but somehow Stuart Cleland manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
30.7%
49.3%
20%
Scorers