Match Report


SkateUK
today's match is sponsored by SkateUK


Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play East Fife in this league cup game. A crowd of 8,860 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Caldwell.


0.00
Kilmarnock start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.25
Marco Scalzo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt Collins. Matt Collins plays a one-two with Gavin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Matt Collins tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
4.44
Guglielmo Triuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Elliott.
6.10
Neil Souness catches Stephen Meiklejohn on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Souness and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
9.11
Duncan Bremner sees Paolo Machlas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Machlas shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
14.08
Matt Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner runs straight at the defence! Duncan Bremner shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
26.18
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward. Marco Scalzo comfortably collects the pass. Marco Scalzo passes the ball forward to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner shoots from 25 yards. Silvio Distin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.41
Lee Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! Stephen Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Don Caldwell had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
34.12
Alex Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Kilmarnock are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.02
Tarik Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Lee Summerbell collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Lee Summerbell laces a through ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Guglielmo Triuzzi and advances towards the goal... Stephen McStay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
39.09
Neil Souness flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Morrison who takes it down. Gavin Morrison runs straight at the defence! Gavin Morrison takes a shot at goal. Gavin Morrison scores for East Fife!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife kick off!
48.34
Alex Morton flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Guillermo Reyes plays the ball forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.12
Paolo Machlas flicks a high ball forward to Matt Collins who takes it down. Matt Collins plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Morrison and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Collins provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matt Collins!
53.47
With some swift thinking, Alex McNeill plays the ball forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.32
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Alex McNeill controls it well on his chest. Alex McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Alex McNeill shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.13
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Triuzzi controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Triuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Caldwell shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
71.06
Stephen McStay barges into Dominic White. The referee warns Stephen McStay to calm down! Dominic White runs off the knock.
72.29
Guillermo Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
73.24
Alexander Andrews clumsily knocks into Stephen Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.05
Dominic White comes in with a very late challenge on Stephen Meiklejohn. Dominic White is shown the red card!! Stephen Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
East Fife have made 2 substitutions with Fabrizio Fusco replacing Gavin Morrison and John Morton replacing Marco Scalzo .
78.63
Fabrizio Fusco flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Machlas who takes it down. Paolo Machlas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.24
Fabrizio Fusco catches Alex McNeill on the ankles. The referee brings Fabrizio Fusco to one side and gives him a warning! Alex McNeill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.52
Guillermo Reyes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Reyes laces a through ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.33
Alex Morton threads the ball through to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero makes a probing pass to Lee Summerbell. Lee Summerbell shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.05
Alex Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay darts forward. Alec McStay shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Don Caldwell!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 55.1282051282051 vs 44.8717948717949
Play Area
Home team third: 25.64%, Midfield: 43.59%, Away team third: 30.77%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Morrison of East Fife

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
7
3. Alex McNeill (DEF)
7
4. Alex Morton (DEF)
6
5. Alec McStay (MID)
6
6
6
6
11. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6

12. Colin White (DEF)
0
13. Stuart Gemmill (ATT)
0
14. Gary Bloomer (ATT)
0

1. Don Caldwell (GK)
6
3. Dominic White (DEF)
3
4. Colin Elliott (DEF)
6
6. Marco Scalzo (MID)
6
7. Paolo Machlas (MID)
6
8
9. Neil Souness (MID)
6
10. Gavin Morrison (ATT)
8
11. Matt Collins (ATT)
7

12. Fabrizio Fusco (MID)
6
13. John Morton (DEF)
6