Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     MontroseMontrose
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson54
G
1
G
54Niccolo BrownN. Brown
David McNeillD. McNeill51
D
captain2
D
52John DavidsonJ. Davidson
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn50
D
3
D
51Uwe SchachtU. Schacht
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith45
D
4
D
50Matt SullivanM. Sullivan
Craig TelferC. Telfer41
D
5
D
48Alex ThomsonA. Thomson
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell61
M
6
M
51Alec GemmellA. Gemmell
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland55
M
7
M
49Gary McStayG. McStay
Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay46
M
8
M
44John SounessJ. Souness
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister36
M
9
M
39Don McStayD. McStay
Mervin WeaverM. Weaver53
A
10captain
A
55Kevin BurleyK. Burley
Craig NivenC. Niven52
A
11
A
54Neil MccallN. Mccall
 
Billy SounessB. Souness45
A
12
D
48Matt StrachanM. Strachan
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison42
G
13
D
46Callum GemmillC. Gemmill
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn42
A
14
D
44David BrittonD. Britton

Graphic Ace
today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,681 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Montrose are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ritchie.


0.00
Kilmarnock start the match!
3.43
Gavin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Brown who gathers it comfortably.
4.41
Kevin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister threads the ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
6.43
Garry Mcallister barges into Gary McStay. Garry Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Gary McStay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.01
Scott Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Neil Mccall. Scott Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Neil Mccall runs off the knock.
10.27
Gary McStay makes a simple pass to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.00
Dominic Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Schacht.
18.55
Alec Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall advances inside the box! Neil Mccall cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Scott Meiklejohn.
20.01
It's a corner kick. John Souness loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alex Thomson tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
22.52
Garry Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Thomson.
28.28
Dominic Mckinlay threads the ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
30.41
Gary McStay makes a simple pass to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Meiklejohn.
33.26
Kilmarnock are playing very defensively.
34.19
Dominic Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.29
John Souness barges into Duncan Cleland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Cleland runs off the knock.
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. Montrose 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
The second half starts with Montrose kicking off!
51.41
Gary McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.29
Don McStay hacks Gavin Liddell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Gavin Liddell runs off the knock.
60.15
Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .
65.44
John Souness flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Burley who brings the ball under control. Kevin Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
73.37
Billy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Sullivan.
77.56
Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
84.09
Gavin Liddell barges into Neil Mccall. The referee calls over Gavin Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Neil Mccall runs off the knock.
90.00
Gavin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Brown who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Montrose
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
26.5%
54.4%
19.1%

Scorers
Mervin Weaver 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Weaver of Kilmarnock

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)yellow card
5
7.Duncan Cleland (MID)
6
8.Dominic Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Garry Mcallister (MID)yellow card
5
10.Mervin Weaver (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Craig Niven (ATT)
7
 
12.Billy Souness (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Morrison (GK)
6
14.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6

1.Niccolo Brown (GK)
6
2.John Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Uwe Schacht (DEF)
6
4.Matt Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Alex Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Alec Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Gary McStay (MID)
6
8.John Souness (MID)yellow card
6
9.Don McStay (MID)red card
3
10.Kevin Burley (ATT)
6
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Strachan (DEF)
0
13.Callum Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.David Britton (DEF)
0