Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Sandra Hurley | Sandra Hurley | |||||||||||||||||
| Adolfo Rodriguez | A. Rodriguez |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 |  | Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | ||||||||
| Matt Naysmith | M. Naysmith | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Markus Schröder | M. Schröder | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 72 | D | | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Marinus Huistra | M. Huistra | ||||||||
| Simon Konchesky | S. Konchesky |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Jacek Swierczewski | J. Swierczewski | |||||||||
| Alfred Wright | A. Wright | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Stephen Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Eric Brehme | E. Brehme | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 |  | Maximiliano Soto | M. Soto | |||||||||
| Jacob Brown | J. Brown | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 |  | Matias Padilla | M. Padilla | |||||||||
| Rodolphe Bourgeais | R. Bourgeais |  | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Camel Echouafni | C. Echouafni | |||||||||
| Dave Brand | D. Brand | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Serge Poulard | S. Poulard | |||||||||
| Don Greig | D. Greig | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Malte Kühn | M. Kühn | |||||||||
| Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | | 69 | G | | 12 | | D | 53 |  | Paul C. Buscan | P. Buscan | |||||||||
| Gregorio Campos | G. Campos | | 67 | G | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Lennart Lange | L. Lange | |||||||||
| Paul Ritchie | P. Ritchie | | 65 | M | | 14 | | A | 47 | | Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Celtic. A crowd of 15,576 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hansen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hansen.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock start the match!
4.53
0-0Jacob Brown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
9.57
0-0With great vision, Rodolphe Bourgeais plays the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Schröder.
12.14
0-1Scott McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Malte Kühn who brings the ball under control. Malte Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Adolfo Rodriguez had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
15.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfred Wright plays the ball forward to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis shoots from long range but it flies wide!
22.53
0-1Without breaking stride, Alfred Wright plays the ball forward to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jacob Brown plays a one-two with Matt Inglis and rushes in on goal... Jacob Brown comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
24.38
Maximiliano Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.06
0-1Jacob Brown receives the ball from a throw-in from Rodolphe Bourgeais. Jacob Brown makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Marinus Huistra catches Dave Brand on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
34.01
Stephen Bremner makes a probing pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill passes the ball forward to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
39.56
Maximiliano Soto threads a neat ball through to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.06
Rodolphe Bourgeais kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
42.23
Alfred Wright sees Jacob Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Brown surges forward with the ball. Jacob Brown shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celtic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Maximiliano Soto makes a beautiful solo run. Maximiliano Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Malte Kühn!
53.49
Alfred Wright receives the ball from a throw-in from Simon Konchesky. Alfred Wright hits a low pass to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
55.01
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Bourgeais collects the pass. Rodolphe Bourgeais threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.27
0-2Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Paul Naysmith replacing Matt Naysmith and Paul Ritchie replacing Dave Brand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.13
0-2Rodolphe Bourgeais clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Soto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maximiliano Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.07
Scott McNeill passes the ball forward to Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Naysmith.
67.00
0-2Matias Padilla barges into Rodolphe Bourgeais. The referee calls over Matias Padilla and warns him to calm down! Rodolphe Bourgeais stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.23
Alfred Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacek Swierczewski.
75.57
Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Matias Padilla who brings the ball under control. Matias Padilla flicks a high pass forward. Camel Echouafni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Camel Echouafni shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Adolfo Rodriguez. Excellent save.
77.40
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
84.47
Paul Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Markus Schröder. Paul Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Markus Schröder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.26
0-2Scott McNeill passes the ball forward to Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn passes the ball forward but Serge Poulard is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adolfo Rodriguez (GK)
6
2. Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Simon Konchesky (DEF)
6
5. Alfred Wright (DEF)
7
6. Eric Brehme (MID)
6
7. Jacob Brown (MID)
8
8. Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
6
9. Matt Inglis (ATT)
6
10. Dave Brand (ATT)
6
11. Don Greig (ATT)
6
12. Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
13. Gregorio Campos (GK)
6
14. Paul Ritchie (MID)
5
1. Gary Dickov (GK)
6
2. Markus Schröder (DEF)
6
3. Marinus Huistra (DEF)
6
4. Jacek Swierczewski (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Bremner (DEF)
6
6. Maximiliano Soto (MID)
7
7. Matias Padilla (MID)
6
8. Scott McNeill (MID)
6
9. Camel Echouafni (ATT)
8
10. Serge Poulard (ATT)
6
11. Malte Kühn (ATT)
9
12. Paul C. Buscan (DEF)
0
13. Lennart Lange (MID)
0
14. Stephen Liddell (ATT)
0