Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Clyde | Clyde | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | David Mcdonald | David Mcdonald | |||||||||||||||||
| Jin Yamaguchi | J. Yamaguchi |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Konstantinos Devitsakis | K. Devitsakis | |||||||||
| Stuart Johnstone | S. Johnstone |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Nikos Van Der Sar | N. Van Der Sar | |||||||||
| Diaw Storari | D. Storari |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Stephen Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 | | Boudewijn Cruyff | B. Cruyff | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 |  | Arnar Freyr Stefánsson | A. Stefánsson | |||||||||
| Duarte Marques | D. Marques |  | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Kwame Houttuin | K. Houttuin | |||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 |  | Raymond Johnson | R. Johnson | |||||||||
| Quim Moutinho | Q. Moutinho | | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Alfredo Chiesa | A. Chiesa | |||||||||
| Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 |  | Stephan Berger | S. Berger | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 |  | Nestor Montenegro | N. Montenegro | |||||||||
| Julian Rodriguez | J. Rodriguez |  | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Alex Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Clyde. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Clyde kicking off!
4.15
0-0Garry McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry makes a probing pass to Andy Hopkin but he's offside!
6.29
1-0Paul Law brings the ball forward. Paul Law passes the ball forward to Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.44
1-0Ayr United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.20
1-0Nikos Van Der Sar takes it forward alone. Nikos Van Der Sar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diaw Storari.
15.06
1-0Quim Moutinho hacks Kwame Houttuin from behind! Quim Moutinho is warned by the referee! Kwame Houttuin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.24
Kwame Houttuin kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.29
1-1Stephen Booth threads the ball through to Kwame Houttuin. Kwame Houttuin knocks the ball forward to Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
24.16
Garry McCoist surges forward with the ball. Garry McCoist makes a probing pass to Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Andy Hopkin scores for Ayr United!!
27.39
2-1Alfredo Chiesa comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Marques. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.44
2-1Raymond Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
30.32
Arnar Freyr Stefánsson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Berger. Stephan Berger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jin Yamaguchi who gathers it comfortably.
34.17
Quim Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry plays a perfect one-two with Andy Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Andy Hendry takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.09
Alfredo Chiesa kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Berger. Stephan Berger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.31
Neil Ferguson hacks Alex Niven from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.54
Nikos Van Der Sar makes a probing pass to Kwame Houttuin. Kwame Houttuin threads the ball through to Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.21
Boudewijn Cruyff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwame Houttuin. Kwame Houttuin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Ferguson.
45.00
Nikos Van Der Sar passes the ball forward to Arnar Freyr Stefánsson. Arnar Freyr Stefánsson chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Ayr United start the second half!
49.58
Raymond Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jin Yamaguchi.
53.10
Quim Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry plays a perfect one-two with Andy Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Andy Hendry shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.18
Diaw Storari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin rockets a shot on goal. Konstantinos Devitsakis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.51
Boudewijn Cruyff makes a simple pass to Raymond Johnson. Raymond Johnson makes a simple pass to Stephan Berger. Stephan Berger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Ferguson.
60.07
Ayr United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Clyde's defence.
61.58
Diaw Storari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikos Van Der Sar.
65.48
3-1Nestor Montenegro comes in with a late challenge on Paul Law. Nestor Montenegro is given a warning by the referee! Paul Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.39
Nestor Montenegro barges into Diaw Storari. The referee calls over Nestor Montenegro and shows him a yellow card! Diaw Storari gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.06
Raymond Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Niven. Alex Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
69.37
Diaw Storari sees a break and surges forward. Diaw Storari makes a simple pass to Julian Rodriguez. Julian Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
71.53
Kwame Houttuin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Berger. Stephan Berger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Law.
72.31
Nikos Van Der Sar threads the ball through to Raymond Johnson. Raymond Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Nestor Montenegro. Nestor Montenegro powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jin Yamaguchi!
73.00
Boudewijn Cruyff flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Chiesa. Alfredo Chiesa makes a simple pass to Stephan Berger. Stephan Berger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.01
Quim Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry goes all the way! Andy Hendry shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.17
Kwame Houttuin knocks the ball forward to Stephan Berger. Stephan Berger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.50
Clyde are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ayr United's defence.
89.24
Arnar Freyr Stefánsson passes the ball forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Boudewijn Cruyff knocks the ball forward to Raymond Johnson. Raymond Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven plays a perfect one-two with Nestor Montenegro and rushes in on goal... Alex Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jin Yamaguchi had no chance!! Goal for Clyde!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andy Hendry 6 Andy Hopkin 24, 54 | Nestor Montenegro 18 Alex Niven 90 |