Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play Sporting Braga in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Braga get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Peter Landerl barges into Alen Suker. Peter Landerl is warned by the referee! Alen Suker stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.03
0-0Peter Schaap passes the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.16
Pontus Curtolo hacks Duncan Henderson from behind! Pontus Curtolo is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.31
0-0Pontus Curtolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.45
0-0Andy Moulijn threads a neat ball through to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
22.45
1-0Duncan Henderson hits a low pass to Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola hits a low pass to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Alexander Grether has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.18
With some swift thinking, Pontus Curtolo plays the ball forward to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd shoots from 20 yards but Marcos Ortiz reads it well. Great save!
27.04
1-0Pontus Curtolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Decker. Michael Decker puts a great ball through. Warren Dodd runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.11
Dean Prior flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henderson collects the pass. Duncan Henderson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.57
Samuel Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Teixeira takes it forward alone. Samuel Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.12
Duncan Henderson sees space and advances. Duncan Henderson shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexander Grether with no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
39.41
Samuel Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marcos Ortiz manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
47.21
Pontus Curtolo brings the ball forward. Pontus Curtolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marcos Ortiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
48.23
Frode Holm hits a low pass to Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Michael Decker who gracefully takes it down. Michael Decker shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.25
Paul Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henderson controls it well on his chest. Duncan Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Grether who gathers it comfortably.
51.12
Peter Landerl kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Marcos Ortiz. Excellent save.
53.07
Frode Holm sees Pontus Curtolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pontus Curtolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Landerl. Peter Landerl shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
54.52
Duncan Henderson plays the ball forward to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
61.30
Samuel Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Michael Decker. Michael Decker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marcos Ortiz picks it out of the air!
66.30
Paul Shearer hits a low pass to Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.07
Duncan Henderson knocks the ball forward to Joao Oliveira. Joao Oliveira makes a probing pass to Paul Shearer but he's offside!
71.36
Pontus Curtolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho plays a scrappy one-two with Pontus Curtolo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jaime Carvalho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Marcos Ortiz.
72.09
2-0It's a corner kick. Manuel Santos loops the ball over to the far post. Richard McGrory gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
73.14
Jaime Carvalho passes the ball forward to Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marcos Ortiz!
75.15
Andy Moulijn passes the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.19
Pontus Curtolo flicks a high pass forward. Warren Dodd collects the pass. Warren Dodd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.29
Jaime Carvalho makes a beautiful solo run. Jaime Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Marcos Ortiz is on top of it.
87.54
Alen Suker threads a neat ball through to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola makes a probing pass to Hannes Seibert but he's offside!
90.00
Samuel Teixeira threads the ball through to Michael Decker. Michael Decker tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcos Ortiz (GK)
8
2. Dean Prior (GK)
6
3. Alen Suker (DEF)
6
4. Andy Moulijn (DEF)
6
5. Peter Schaap (DEF)
6
6. Albert Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Duncan Henderson (MID)
9
8. Hannes Seibert (ATT)
7
9. Richard McGrory (ATT)
6
10. Paul Shearer (ATT)
6
11. Joao Oliveira (ATT)
6
12. Oscar Dominguez (DEF)
0
13. Jochem Dassen (MID)
0
14. Moritz Frieser (ATT)
0
1. Alexander Grether (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Frode Holm (DEF)
6
4. Samuel Teixeira (DEF)
7
5. Manuel Santos (DEF)
6
6. Jaime Carvalho (MID)
7
7. Pontus Curtolo (MID)
7
8. Michael Decker (ATT)
6
9. Silvio Soares (ATT)
6
10. Warren Dodd (ATT)
6
11. Peter Landerl (ATT)
6
12. Oscar Pardo (GK)
0
13. Tomas Barros (DEF)
0
14. Jakob Gleisenstein (MID)
0