Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Thomson | A. Thomson |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 50 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | ||||||||
| David McNeill | D. McNeill | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler | |||||||||
| Stephen Booth | S. Booth | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | | 61 | M | | 6 | | | M | 51 | | Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | ||||||||
| Gavin Gough | G. Gough | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 |  | Carl Godber | C. Godber | |||||||||
| Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Carl Benali | C. Benali | |||||||||
| Don Law | D. Law | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
| Mervin Weaver | M. Weaver | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Craig Niven | C. Niven | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Billy Souness | B. Souness | | 45 | A | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Craig Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Gavin Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | | 42 | A | | 13 | | D | 48 | | Garry Johnstone | G. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Stuart Morrison | S. Morrison | | 42 | G | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,803 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Inglis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Inglis.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Gavin Gough comes in with a late challenge on Carl Benali. The referee warns Gavin Gough to calm down! Carl Benali gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.40
0-0Carl Benali makes a simple pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson plays a quick one-two with Gavin McStay and rushes in on goal... Garry Henderson tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
9.28
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig comfortably collects the pass. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
12.17
Duncan Dalglish surges forward with the ball. Duncan Dalglish surges forward with the ball. Duncan Dalglish shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.04
0-1Dietmar Metzler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Benali. Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.17
0-1Don Law knocks the ball forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Metzler.
21.46
With great vision, Dietmar Metzler plays the ball forward to Carl Benali. Carl Benali plays the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
26.05
Duncan Cleland plays the ball forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.19
0-1Gavin Liddell barges into Carl Benali. The referee warns Gavin Liddell to calm down! Carl Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.16
0-1Don Law threads the ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven makes a pass forward but Mervin Weaver is yards offside!
39.09
Bakary Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay threads the ball through to Gary Greig but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Brechin kick off!
47.18
Don Law threads a neat ball through to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver rushes past Duncan Dalglish! Mervin Weaver makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.59
0-1Carl Godber comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Gough. The referee calls over Carl Godber and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.53
Duncan Cleland threads a neat ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Law who gathers it comfortably.
53.21
Mervin Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Dalglish. The referee brings Mervin Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.31
0-1Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Gavin Gough, Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Duncan Cleland and Stuart Morrison replacing Mervin Weaver .
71.07
Don Law makes a probing pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.50
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Craig Mason replacing Dietmar Metzler and Garry Johnstone replacing Carl Benali .
78.53
0-1Billy Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Neil Law.
80.55
0-1Don Law takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gavin Meiklejohn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.53
Carl Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brechin!
90.00
Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig controls it well on his chest. Gary Greig shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%
Scorers
| Garry Henderson 15 Gary Greig 82, 91 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Greig of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Thomson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Gavin Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Law (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mervin Weaver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Godber (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Carl Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Henderson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |