Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | East Stirling | East Stirling | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Billy White | B. White | |||||||||
| Colin Booth | C. Booth | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Kevin Ziegenhagen | K. Ziegenhagen | |||||||||
| Roberto Santos | R. Santos |  | 70 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 65 |  | Neil Carlton | N. Carlton | |||||||
| Billy Meiklejohn | B. Meiklejohn | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Duncan Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| Neil Matteo | N. Matteo | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 |  | Alberto Zamora | A. Zamora | |||||||||
| Gavin Cleland | G. Cleland | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Guilherme Nunes | G. Nunes | |||||||||
| Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 |  | Max Lopez | M. Lopez | |||||||||
| Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | | 66 | A | | 8 | | A | 60 | | Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| John Hopkin | J. Hopkin | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Enrico Ballotta | E. Ballotta | |||||||||
| Matt Dalglish | M. Dalglish | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Stephen Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| Stephen Davidson | S. Davidson | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Andy Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
| Garry Hansen | G. Hansen | | 66 | M | | 12 | | D | 59 | | Richard Morrison | R. Morrison | |||||||||
| David Brady | D. Brady | | 66 | M | | 13 | | D | 57 | | David McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Colin Souness | C. Souness | | 53 | M | | 14 | | M | 56 | | Adam Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to East Stirling. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and East Stirling are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and East Stirling are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Dickov.
0.00
0-0East Stirling kick off!
3.18
0-0Guilherme Nunes threads a neat ball through to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.58
0-1Kevin Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Lopez. Max Lopez makes an attacking run forward. Max Lopez plays a quick one-two with Enrico Ballotta and rushes in on goal... Max Lopez shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Dickov with no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
12.42
Billy Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to John Hopkin. John Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.11
0-1Max Lopez barges into Duncan Cleland. The referee warns Max Lopez to calm down! Duncan Cleland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.06
0-1Duncan Cleland threads the ball through to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Billy White!
18.00
0-1Guilherme Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Sullivan who takes it down. Stuart Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Booth.
20.21
Guilherme Nunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guilherme Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.03
Gavin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Zamora.
28.11
Gavin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Craig Liddell who brings the ball neatly under control. Craig Liddell rushes past Alberto Zamora! Craig Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.26
Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.33
Guilherme Nunes makes a simple pass to Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
39.01
Duncan Cleland makes a simple pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.47
1-2Duncan Cleland barges into Max Lopez. The referee calls over Duncan Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Max Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.06
Matt Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Neil Carlton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.34
Guilherme Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Sullivan who takes it down. Stuart Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Telfer. With a superhuman jump, Andy Telfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Gary Dickov. Excellent save.
45.00
Neil Carlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Lopez. Max Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley whips in a cross ball towards Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Guilherme Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Burley collects the pass. Stephen Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. East Stirling are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.12
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson collects the pass. Stephen Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy White with no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
54.08
Max Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.49
Duncan Cleland takes it forward alone. Duncan Cleland whips in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Billy White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.51
Max Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Enrico Ballotta who takes it down. Enrico Ballotta lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.44
3-2Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Garry Hansen replacing Duncan Cleland and David Brady replacing Gavin Cleland .
61.45
Stephen Burley hacks Billy Meiklejohn from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Meiklejohn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.30
Colin Booth boots it upfield. John Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.52
3-2Guilherme Nunes clumsily knocks into David Brady. The referee calls over Guilherme Nunes and warns him to calm down! David Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.22
Max Lopez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Max Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.04
Roberto Santos flicks a high pass forward. David Brady controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, David Brady plays the ball forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.56
Alberto Zamora threads a neat ball through to Max Lopez. Max Lopez makes a simple pass to Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Meiklejohn.
78.48
Neil Carlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Lopez. Seeing a gap ahead, Max Lopez plays the ball forward to Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.11
Garry Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Liddell and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from John Hopkin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
84.53
David Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Liddell 28, 51, 85 John Hopkin 55 | Max Lopez 10 Stuart Sullivan 20 Andy Telfer 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Dickov (GK)
6
2. Colin Booth (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Santos (DEF)
6
4. Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Neil Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Cleland (MID)
6
7. Duncan Cleland (MID)
7
8. Craig Liddell (ATT)
9
9. John Hopkin (ATT)
7
10. Matt Dalglish (ATT)
5
11. Stephen Davidson (ATT)
7
12. Garry Hansen (MID)
6
13. David Brady (MID)
6
14. Colin Souness (MID)
0
1. Billy White (GK)
6
2. Kevin Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
3. Neil Carlton (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Morton (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Zamora (DEF)
6
6. Guilherme Nunes (MID)
7
7. Max Lopez (MID)
8
8. Stuart Sullivan (ATT)
7
9. Enrico Ballotta (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Burley (ATT)
6
11. Andy Telfer (ATT)
7
12. Richard Morrison (DEF)
0
13. David McStay (DEF)
0
14. Adam Merson (MID)
0