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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Brechin. A crowd of 7,682 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.


0.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
2.51
Eduardo Ribeiro decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Morton.
9.00
Craig Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Deschamps collects the pass. Jean-Christophe Deschamps decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Christophe Deschamps shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.10
Craig McGrory clumsily knocks into Alec McStay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.46
Craig McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Reyes. Craig McGrory is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Guillermo Reyes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.08
Alec McStay brings the ball forward. Alec McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
18.28
Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a probing pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Federico Di Meglio has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.39
Oleg Eadie catches Guillermo Reyes on the ankles. Oleg Eadie is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Reyes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.32
Dave Edworthy flicks a high pass forward to Alec McStay who brings the ball under control. Alec McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Summerbell. Lee Summerbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
30.34
Jean-Christophe Deschamps flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Cruz shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.39
Lee Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.42
Andy Mccall hits a low pass to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie cuts inside the box! Oleg Eadie tries a spectacular strike. Silvio Distin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin kick off!
47.42
Jean-Christophe Deschamps flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Meiklejohn who brings the ball neatly under control. Dominic Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Silvio Distin with no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
54.57
Jean-Christophe Deschamps sees Oleg Eadie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Eadie runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Oleg Eadie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.11
Dominic Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.13
Jean-Christophe Deschamps deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Silvio Distin.
59.21
Andy Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Meiklejohn. Andy Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing Eduardo Ribeiro .
61.14
Andy Caldwell sees Jean-Christophe Deschamps in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Christophe Deschamps makes a simple pass to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Oleg Eadie plays the ball forward to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.35
Gregorio Cruz takes it forward alone. Gregorio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.42
Guillermo Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi passes the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Colin McCoist runs forward with the ball. Colin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall controls it well on his chest. Andy Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 32.3076923076923 vs 67.6923076923077
Play Area
Home team third: 33.85%, Midfield: 43.08%, Away team third: 23.08%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oleg Eadie of Brechin

Match Ratings

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

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

6
3. Andy Caldwell (DEF)
6
6
5. Gregorio Cruz (MID)
7
8. Craig McGrory (MID)
3
9. Andy Mccall (ATT)
6
10. Oleg Eadie (ATT)
8

12. Colin McCoist (MID)
6
13. Dominic Hendry (ATT)
0
14. Juri Apolloni (DEF)
0