Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson54
G
1
G
42Andy HendersonA. Henderson
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn50
D
captain2
D
49Callum HendersonC. Henderson
David McNeillD. McNeill50
D
3captain
D
48David GoughD. Gough
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith44
D
4
D
39Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Craig TelferC. Telfer41
D
5
D
37Alec NivenA. Niven
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell61
M
6
D
37Dominic TelferD. Telfer
Gavin GoughG. Gough57
M
7
M
51Richard MatteoR. Matteo
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland54
M
8
M
45Stephen YoungS. Young
Don LawD. Law44
M
9
M
37Frederico JesusF. Jesus
Mervin WeaverM. Weaver53
A
10
A
39Alberto DavisA. Davis
Craig NivenC. Niven52
A
11
A
39Billy ClelandB. Cleland
 
Billy SounessB. Souness45
A
12
G
40Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn42
A
13
M
37Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison42
G
14
A
37Rafael JardimR. Jardim

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,564 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Don Ferguson.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off the first half!
14.07
David Gough hacks Mervin Weaver from behind! David Gough is shown the yellow card! Mervin Weaver carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.41
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Rafael Jardim replacing Alberto Davis .
18.15
Kevin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
28.04
Rafael Jardim hacks Craig Telfer from behind! Rafael Jardim is warned by the referee! Craig Telfer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.08
Rafael Jardim catches Scott Meiklejohn on the ankles. Rafael Jardim is given another warning by the referee! Scott Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.10
Craig Telfer passes the ball forward to Gavin Gough. Gavin Gough advances with the ball. Gavin Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.44
Don Law makes a probing pass to Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look much more laid back than they were at the start of the game.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off!
60.09
Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Gavin Gough, Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Duncan Cleland and Stuart Morrison replacing Mervin Weaver .
63.36
Richard Matteo threads the ball through to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Cleland provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
65.09
Stuart Morrison barges into Dominic Telfer. Stuart Morrison is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Telfer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.20
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Richard Matteo controls it well on his chest. Richard Matteo makes an attacking run forward. Richard Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Naysmith.
69.39
Stephen Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland but the linesman indicates offside!
72.07
Richard Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.59
Frederico Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Liddell. The referee brings Frederico Jesus to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.43
Albion Rovers's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to score.
89.30
Stephen Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland shoots from outside the area. Andy Thomson effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Stephen Young plays the ball forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Jardim provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Thomson comfortably smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Albion Rovers
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
31.9%
46.4%
21.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Matteo of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Andy Thomson (GK)
7
2.Scott Meiklejohn (DEF)
8
3.David McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Craig Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Liddell (MID)
6
7.Gavin Gough (MID)
7
8.Duncan Cleland (MID)
8
9.Don Law (MID)
6
10.Mervin Weaver (ATT)
7
11.Craig Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Souness (ATT)
6
13.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
14.Stuart Morrison (GK)
5

1.Andy Henderson (GK)
6
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.David Gough (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
5.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
8
8.Stephen Young (MID)
7
9.Frederico Jesus (MID)
5
10.Alberto Davis (ATT)
6
11.Billy Cleland (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Scott Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
6