Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 19,049 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
3.12
0-0David Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson advances inside the box! Richard Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
4.27
0-0Stephen Mcallister clumsily knocks into Alec Law. The referee calls over Stephen Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Alec Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.03
Gian Paolo Tangorra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gian Paolo Tangorra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Clive Defoe smothers it!
24.14
0-0Alex Ritchie darts forward. Alex Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.46
0-0Gian Paolo Tangorra makes a probing pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
30.51
Scott Elliott sees space and advances. Scott Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.21
Stephen Mcallister sweeps the ball up the wings. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
42.40
David Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Mcallister.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
47.34
Titus Best makes a strong solo run forward. Titus Best runs straight at the opposition's defence. Titus Best makes a defence splitting pass to Alec Law. Alec Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Martino Quaglia!
48.30
Gian Paolo Tangorra surges forward with the ball. Gian Paolo Tangorra shoots from distance but it is miles over!
49.35
Duncan Henderson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Henderson shoots from distance but somehow Martino Quaglia manages to keep it out.
63.04
Stephen Mcallister hits a low pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Heart of Midlothian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
69.35
Nick Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssef El-Khalej.
71.02
Romero P. Ferrer makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
73.56
Callum James flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.57
Stephen Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Mcallister threads the ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Clive Defoe. What a great pair of hands!
83.17
Alex Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Ritchie advances with the ball. Alex Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Reimers.
89.29
0-0Heart of Midlothian are in full control of this game.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Ritchie of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
7
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
7
3. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
8
5. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
9
8. Alex Ritchie (MID)
9
9. Scott Elliott (MID)
7
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
8
11. Bert Geerinckx (ATT)
6
12. Don Hutchison (DEF)
0
13. Jeremy Van De Hor (MID)
0
14. Gabriel Pardo (ATT)
0
1. Clive Defoe (GK)
8
2. Daniel Osorio (DEF)
6
3. Youssef El-Khalej (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Dominguez (DEF)
7
5. Jan Van Barneveld (DEF)
6
6. David Reimers (MID)
6
7. Duncan Henderson (MID)
7
8. Nigel Christie (MID)
7
9. Callum James (MID)
6
10. Titus Best (MID)
8
11. Alec Law (ATT)
6
12. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires (ATT)
0
13. Hannes Seibert (ATT)
0
14. Garry Matteo (ATT)
0