Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Thomson | A. Thomson |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | David Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 50 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | ||||||||
| David McNeill | D. McNeill | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Richard McCoist | R. McCoist | |||||||||
| Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Kevin McStay | K. McStay | |||||||||
| Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | | 61 | M | | 6 | | D | 37 | | Kevin Glass | K. Glass | |||||||||
| Gavin Gough | G. Gough | | 57 | M | | 7 | | | M | 47 | | Stephen Matteo | S. Matteo | ||||||||
| Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Alec Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Don Law | D. Law | | 44 | M | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Mervin Weaver | M. Weaver |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | |||||||||
| Craig Niven | C. Niven | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Billy Souness | B. Souness | | 45 | A | | 12 | | G | 39 | | Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Gavin Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | | 42 | A | | 13 | | A | 38 | | John Glass | J. Glass | |||||||||
| Stuart Morrison | S. Morrison | | 42 | G | | 14 | | M | 38 | | Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,808 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Gemmill.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Gemmill.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
3.45
0-0Kevin Ferguson threads the ball through to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Andy Thomson.
4.30
0-0Alec Law takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Garry Thomson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.20
0-0Colin Ritchie clumsily knocks into Scott Meiklejohn. Colin Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Scott Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.49
0-0Duncan Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Alec Law. The referee calls over Duncan Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Alec Law carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.28
Kevin Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Gavin Gough. Gavin Gough flicks a high ball forward to Craig Niven who takes it down. Craig Niven runs straight at the defence! Craig Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by David Gallacher.
22.35
0-0Corner kick to Kilmarnock. Duncan Cleland plays it to the near post. Kevin Ferguson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
24.31
0-0Stephen Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Meiklejohn.
28.14
0-0Duncan Cleland surges forward with the ball. Duncan Cleland shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.03
0-0Alec Law takes a quick throw-in, which Kevin Ferguson takes on the chest. Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ritchie collects the pass. Colin Ritchie rushes past Kevin Naysmith! Colin Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by David McNeill. Excellent block.
32.25
Stephen Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie advances inside the box! Colin Ritchie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
34.43
Craig Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Gough controls it well on his chest. Gavin Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.13
Gavin Gough threads a neat ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Glass.
44.24
Gavin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven makes a probing pass between the defence to Mervin Weaver. Some good footwork from Mervin Weaver provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
54.03
Mervin Weaver catches Richard McCoist on the ankles. The referee calls over Mervin Weaver and warns him to calm down! Richard McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.06
Stephen Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McCoist shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Andy Thomson!
60.58
0-0Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Gavin Gough, Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Duncan Cleland and Stuart Morrison replacing Mervin Weaver .Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Naysmith replacing Gary Mason .
61.64
Gavin Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Alec Law. Gavin Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Alec Law gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
75.55
Kevin Glass takes a quick throw-in, which Kevin McStay takes on the chest. Kevin McStay plays the ball forward to Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson makes a probing pass to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist edges inside the box! Paul McCoist rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.20
1-0Gavin Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Niven. Craig Niven makes a deft header. It's there!! David Gallacher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.22
Gavin Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morrison collects the pass. Stuart Morrison knocks the ball forward, putting Craig Niven through on goal. Craig Niven side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. David Gallacher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
28.7%
46.2%
25%
Scorers
| Craig Niven 84, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Niven of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Thomson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Naysmith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Craig Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan Cleland (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Don Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mervin Weaver (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Craig Niven (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 12. | Billy Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Stuart Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 0 | |