Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson54
G
1
G
51John HendersonJ. Henderson
David McNeillD. McNeill51
D
captain2
D
48Kevin RitchieK. Ritchie
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn50
D
3
D
47Gavin MortonG. Morton
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith45
D
4
D
47Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Craig TelferC. Telfer41
D
5
D
46Paul GreigP. Greig
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell61
M
6
M
53Gary MasonG. Mason
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland55
M
7
M
49Callum McCoistC. McCoist
Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay46
M
8
M
47Neil MorrisonN. Morrison
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister36
M
9captain
M
45Garry DalglishG. Dalglish
Mervin WeaverM. Weaver53
A
10
A
39Duncan YoungD. Young
Craig NivenC. Niven52
A
11
A
39Duncan WhiteD. White
 
Billy SounessB. Souness45
A
12
M
43David McCoistD. McCoist
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison42
G
13
M
43Garry RaeG. Rae
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn42
A
14
A
39Stephen JamesS. James

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 2,563 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ritchie.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the first half underway!
16.10
Duncan Young barges into Kevin Naysmith. The referee calls over Duncan Young and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Naysmith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.54
Dominic Mckinlay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Mckinlay plays a scrappy one-two with Mervin Weaver and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.33
Dominic Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mason. Gary Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Young. Duncan Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.26
Neil Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Liddell. The referee calls over Neil Morrison and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.15
Callum McCoist catches Duncan Cleland on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Cleland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.04
Craig Telfer knocks the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Weaver who takes it down. Mervin Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
40.39
David McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.03
Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Callum McCoist controls it well on his chest. Callum McCoist sees space and advances. Callum McCoist runs straight at the defence! Kevin Naysmith catches Callum McCoist on the ankles. Callum McCoist appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Craig Niven comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Morton. The referee warns Craig Niven to calm down! Gavin Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Stenhousemuir 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!
47.26
David McNeill makes a probing pass to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Garry Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Niven. Craig Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
49.45
Duncan Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.17
Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with David McCoist replacing Callum McCoist and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
69.36
Stuart Morrison plays the ball forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
71.07
David McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.16
Kevin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Souness. Billy Souness flicks a high pass forward to Craig Niven who brings the ball under control. Craig Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.18
Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
77.18
David McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Garry Dalglish. David McNeill is warned by the referee! Garry Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.05
Neil Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
81.47
David McCoist darts forward. David McCoist controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Duncan Young through on goal. Craig Telfer barges into Duncan Young. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
83.35
David McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Duncan White comfortably collects the pass. Duncan White shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.27
Stuart Morrison hacks Gary Mason from behind! Stuart Morrison is warned by the referee! Gary Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.20
Kevin Naysmith punts the ball hopefully upfield. Garry Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
David McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Garry Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Garry Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Stenhousemuir
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
31%
50.7%
18.3%

Scorers
Dominic Mckinlay 22
Mervin Weaver 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Mckinlay of Kilmarnock

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

1.John Henderson (GK)
6
2.Kevin Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Morton (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Paul Greig (DEF)
6
6.Gary Mason (MID)
7
7.Callum McCoist (MID)yellow card
6
8.Neil Morrison (MID)yellow card
6
9.Garry Dalglish (MID)
6
10.Duncan Young (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Duncan White (ATT)
6
 
12.David McCoist (MID)
7
13.Garry Rae (MID)
0
14.Stephen James (ATT)
0