Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson54
G
1
G
42Andy HendersonA. Henderson
David McNeillD. McNeill51
D
captain2
D
49Callum HendersonC. Henderson
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn50
D
3captain
D
39Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith45
D
4
D
37Alec NivenA. Niven
Craig TelferC. Telfer41
D
5
D
37Dominic TelferD. Telfer
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell61
M
6
D
35Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland55
M
7
M
45Stephen YoungS. Young
Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay46
M
8
M
38Frederico JesusF. Jesus
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister36
M
9
M
37Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith
Mervin WeaverM. Weaver53
A
10
A
40Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Craig NivenC. Niven52
A
11
A
39Alberto DavisA. Davis
 
Billy SounessB. Souness45
A
12
G
40Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison42
G
13
A
38Rafael JardimR. Jardim
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn42
A
14
A
37Cataldo BachiniC. Bachini

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,792 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Inglis.


0.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the match underway!
3.46
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
8.11
Dominic Telfer hacks Craig Niven from behind! Dominic Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Craig Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.38
Scott Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Craig Niven. The referee warns Scott Bremner to calm down! Craig Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.14
Dominic Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver shoots from long range but it is miles over!
15.34
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Cataldo Bachini replacing Billy Cleland .
20.18
Scott Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Scott Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.44
Scott Naysmith barges into Duncan Cleland. The referee warns Scott Naysmith to calm down! Duncan Cleland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.54
Scott Meiklejohn hacks Cataldo Bachini from behind! The referee warns Scott Meiklejohn to calm down! Cataldo Bachini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.31
Garry Matteo barges into Craig Niven. The referee brings Garry Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Niven runs off the knock.
36.00
Garry Mcallister threads the ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Albion Rovers 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
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
55.57
Dominic Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Weaver controls it well on his chest. Mervin Weaver shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andy Henderson smothers it!
60.20
Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .
73.06
Scott Naysmith barges into David McNeill. The referee warns Scott Naysmith again to calm down! David McNeill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.26
Scott Naysmith hits a low pass to Cataldo Bachini. Cataldo Bachini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
83.09
With vision, Frederico Jesus plays the ball forward to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.42
Garry Mcallister hits a low pass to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.43
David McNeill breaks forward. David McNeill passes the ball forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven rushes past Dominic Telfer! Craig Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Albion Rovers
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.3%
29.7%
Play Area
24.3%
48.6%
27%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David McNeill of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Andy Thomson (GK)
6
2.David McNeill (DEF)
9
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)
7
9.Garry Mcallister (MID)
7
10.Mervin Weaver (ATT)
6
11.Craig Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Souness (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Morrison (GK)
6
14.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6

1.Andy Henderson (GK)
6
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
5
6.Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
7.Stephen Young (MID)
6
8.Frederico Jesus (MID)
6
9.Scott Naysmith (MID)
7
10.Billy Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
0
14.Cataldo Bachini (ATT)
6