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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 9,023 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Brady.


0.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the match underway!
8.53
Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Cleland who brings the ball under control. Duncan Cleland makes a simple pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
14.27
Gavin Cleland passes the ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.51
Pedro Ibanez flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Morrison who brings the ball under control. Gavin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Meiklejohn.
21.56
Eric Raff runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eric Raff knocks in a cross ball towards Pasquale Cammarata. Pasquale Cammarata flicks the ball with his head. Andy Burley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.07
Gavin Cleland makes a probing pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
26.21
Torsten Eilts advances with the ball. Torsten Eilts hits a low pass to Pasquale Cammarata. Pasquale Cammarata threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Andy Burley. What a great pair of hands!
28.18
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.08
Torsten Eilts comes in with a late challenge on Matt Dalglish. The referee brings Torsten Eilts to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Dalglish runs off the knock.
33.24
Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
36.06
Darren Greening clumsily knocks into Stephen Davidson. The referee brings Darren Greening to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.53
Eric Raff threads a neat ball through to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares rushes past Markus Welter! Tiago Tavares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.09
With imagination, Pedro Ibanez plays the ball forward to Pasquale Cammarata. Pasquale Cammarata kicks a strong pass forward to David McGrory but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Duncan Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Motherwell start the second half!
49.10
Mauricio Gainza breaks forward. Mauricio Gainza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Gainza advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mauricio Gainza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.11
Mauricio Gainza barges into Stephen Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Davidson runs off the knock.
54.42
Gavin Cleland receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Cleland. Gavin Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Stephen McStay who takes it down. Stephen McStay edges inside the box! Stephen McStay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.47
Duncan Cleland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Hopkin!
59.21
Neil Matteo threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland sees Stephen Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.17
Motherwell have made a substitution with Neil Hendry replacing Tiago Tavares .
67.40
Pedro Ibanez comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Cleland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.32
Torsten Eilts passes the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez makes a simple pass to Pasquale Cammarata. Pasquale Cammarata whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Motherwell are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.20
Duncan Cleland threads a neat ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay whips in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.29
Markus Welter threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
83.45
Neil Hendry hacks Colin Booth from behind! Neil Hendry is shown the yellow card! Colin Booth runs off the knock.
89.23
Torsten Eilts makes a simple pass to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Morrison whips in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory powers a header at goal. Andy Burley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Eric Raff laces a weighted ball forward to Pasquale Cammarata. Pasquale Cammarata controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60 vs 40
Play Area
Home team third: 27.14%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 27.14%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Hopkin of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Andy Burley (GK)
6
2. Colin Booth (DEF)
6
4. Markus Welter (DEF)
6
5. Neil Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Cleland (MID)
6
8
7
9. John Hopkin (ATT)
9
10. Matt Dalglish (ATT)
6
6

12. David Brady (MID)
0
13. Garry Hansen (MID)
0
14. Gary Dickov (GK)
0

1. Andy James (GK)
6
6
6
4. Torsten Eilts (DEF)
6
5
6. Eric Raff (MID)
7
7. Pedro Ibanez (MID)
6
8. David McGrory (ATT)
6
6
10. Tiago Tavares (ATT)
6

12. Callum Niven (MID)
0
13. Colin Telfer (MID)
0
14. Neil Hendry (MID)
5