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 | |||||||||
| David McNeill | D. McNeill | | 51 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | ||||||||
| Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | David Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 |  | Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler | |||||||||
| Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | | 61 | M | | 6 | | | M | 52 |  | Carl Benali | C. Benali | ||||||||
| Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | |||||||||
| Dominic Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Carl Godber | C. Godber | |||||||||
| Garry Mcallister | G. Mcallister | | 36 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Andy Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Mervin Weaver | M. Weaver | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
| Craig Niven | C. Niven | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Billy Souness | B. Souness | | 45 | A | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Stuart Morrison | S. Morrison | | 42 | G | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Craig Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Gavin Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | | 42 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,999 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 Alex Campbell.
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 Alex Campbell.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Bakary Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law puts a great ball through. Garry Henderson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
3.16
1-0Scott Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.13
1-0Mervin Weaver clumsily knocks into Duncan Dalglish. The referee calls over Mervin Weaver and warns him to calm down! Duncan Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.50
1-0Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson controls it well on his chest. Garry Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Andy Thomson!
24.26
Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward to Andy Law who brings the ball under control. Andy Law threads a neat, attacking ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Andy Thomson is on top of it.
30.54
David McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver knocks the ball forward to Craig Niven but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.21
Dominic Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven passes the ball forward but Mervin Weaver is offside!
39.55
1-0Carl Godber barges into Gavin Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Liddell runs off the knock.
40.10
Carl Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
1-1Garry Mcallister makes a simple pass to Craig Niven. Craig Niven cuts inside the box! Craig Niven takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players seem much more motivated whilst the Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Brechin start the second half!
53.32
Dominic Mckinlay catches Bakary Rösler on the ankles. Dominic Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Bakary Rösler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.09
Bakary Rösler knocks the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Thomson had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
59.52
David McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Craig Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Niven shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Neil Law manages to gather it comfortably.
60.49
1-2Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .
63.03
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig controls it well on his chest. Gary Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.18
Duncan Dalglish threads the ball through to Carl Godber. Carl Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig deftly passes the ball to Garry Henderson, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Garry Henderson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Henderson!
73.06
Stuart Morrison passes the ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.16
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
78.23
1-3Scott Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Scott Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.01
With a delightful solo run, Bakary Rösler stretches the opposition's defence. Bakary Rösler advances inside the box! Bakary Rösler takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Bakary Rösler passes the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig plays a one-two with Andy Law and rushes in on goal... Gary Greig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Andy Thomson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
34.1%
45.9%
20%
Scorers
| Mervin Weaver 3 | Garry Henderson 40, 65 Andy Law 55 Gary Greig 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Henderson of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Thomson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Meiklejohn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mervin Weaver (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Craig Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Billy Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |