Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec McStayA. McStay67
G
1
G
70John JamesJ. James
Luis GentoL. Gento78
D
2
D
74Don McinnesD. Mcinnes
Sven EmmerlichS. Emmerlich72
D
captain3
D
70Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Garry HendryG. Hendry71
D
4
D
67David GemmellD. Gemmell
Paul JohnstoneP. Johnstone77
M
5
D
63Frits KromkampF. Kromkamp
Atam VictoriaA. Victoria65
M
6
M
76Colin GallacherC. Gallacher
Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell65
M
7captain
M
74Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Maurizio BagnacaniM. Bagnacani64
M
8
M
73Duncan McStayD. McStay
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn65
A
9
A
72Marc SpenglerM. Spengler
Cesar CostaC. Costa64
A
10
A
71Colin HendryC. Hendry
Guglielmo MarrocoloG. Marrocolo59
A
11
A
64Andy MasonA. Mason
 
Giampietro CorrentG. Corrent68
D
12
M
66Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Neil SullivanN. Sullivan66
D
13
M
65Billy HopkinB. Hopkin
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith64
G
14
D
63Yuri FerraresiY. Ferraresi

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 17,224 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Naysmith.


0.00
The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
2.27
Billy Campbell hacks Stephen Caldwell from behind! The referee warns Billy Campbell to calm down! Stephen Caldwell runs off the knock.
4.59
Billy Campbell catches Stephen Caldwell on the ankles. The referee warns Billy Campbell again to calm down! Stephen Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.37
Duncan McStay threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Hendry.
8.49
Paul Matteo breaks forward. Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.11
Paul Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Guglielmo Marrocolo who takes it down. Guglielmo Marrocolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Gemmell.
27.02
Billy Campbell takes it forward alone. Billy Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.18
Garry Hendry sees Maurizio Bagnacani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Bagnacani passes the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Costa. Cesar Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.28
Atam Victoria plays the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
42.17
Billy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Marc Spengler collects the pass. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Maurizio Bagnacani flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn 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. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
54.50
Duncan McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.03
Paul Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Matt Meiklejohn. Paul Matteo is warned by the referee! Matt Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
59.10
Colin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Andy Mason scores for St. Johnstone!!
65.34
Billy Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Hendry.
71.45
Colin Hendry clumsily knocks into Garry Hendry. The referee calls over Colin Hendry and warns him to calm down! Garry Hendry runs off the knock.
78.19
Sven Emmerlich passes the ball forward to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone makes an attacking run forward. Paul Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Marrocolo. Guglielmo Marrocolo beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
84.54
Without breaking stride, Atam Victoria plays the ball forward to Guglielmo Marrocolo. Guglielmo Marrocolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.10
Showing composure, Stephen Caldwell plays the ball forward to Guglielmo Marrocolo. Guglielmo Marrocolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Gemmell.
87.08
Colin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Gento.
90.00
Don Mcinnes pushes up the pitch. Don Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

St. Johnstone
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
31%
44%
25%

Scorers
Andy Mason 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Mason of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Alec McStay (GK)
6
2.Luis Gento (DEF)
7
3.Sven Emmerlich (DEF)
8
4.Garry Hendry (DEF)
7
5.Paul Johnstone (MID)
8
6.Atam Victoria (MID)
7
7.Stephen Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Maurizio Bagnacani (MID)
7
9.Matt Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
10.Cesar Costa (ATT)
6
11.Guglielmo Marrocolo (ATT)
6
 
12.Giampietro Corrent (DEF)
0
13.Neil Sullivan (DEF)
0
14.Matt Naysmith (GK)
0

1.John James (GK)
6
2.Don Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.Paul Matteo (DEF)
7
4.David Gemmell (DEF)
6
5.Frits Kromkamp (DEF)
6
6.Colin Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Billy Campbell (MID)
6
8.Duncan McStay (MID)
7
9.Marc Spengler (ATT)
6
10.Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
11.Andy Mason (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Dominic Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Billy Hopkin (MID)
0
14.Yuri Ferraresi (DEF)
0