Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
6.05
0-0Alan Vickers threads the ball through to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer threads the ball through to Alan Vickers but he's offside!
8.29
0-0David Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Magnus Moukoko. The referee calls over David Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Magnus Moukoko runs off the knock.
10.20
0-0Marcus Charlton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcus Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.57
Magnus Moukoko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Mason who gathers it comfortably.
15.30
0-0Ferry Vreman catches Craig Mccall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.29
0-0Showing composure, Romero P. Ferrer plays the ball forward to Alex Greig. Alex Greig shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Bruno Zamboni manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.23
1-0Craig Collins flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Charlton who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Marcus Charlton plays the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Giacomo Assignon plays the ball forward to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon runs straight at the defence! Jean-No‘l Potillon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Mason comfortably smothers it!
30.02
1-0Pierre Mbamba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.43
Jes Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Collins. Craig Collins knocks the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.29
1-0Magnus Moukoko decides to run forward with the ball. Magnus Moukoko knocks in a cross ball towards Hubert Plante. Romero P. Ferrer barges into Hubert Plante. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.38
Jes Simonsen makes a probing pass to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall makes an attacking run forward. Craig Mccall knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Don Johnstone is offside!
40.24
Craig Collins knocks the ball forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ayr United kick off!
48.25
Magnus Moukoko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
54.48
Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward to Richard Henderson who brings the ball under control. Richard Henderson deftly passes the ball to Alex Greig, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Alex Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Bruno Zamboni. What a great pair of hands!
59.46
Jes Simonsen makes a simple pass to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcus Charlton is offside!
65.18
Craig Collins pushes up the pitch. Craig Collins passes the ball forward to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante makes a great pass forward. Magnus Moukoko runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.50
Jes Simonsen makes a simple pass to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall plays a one-two with Hubert Plante and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Craig Mccall provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.14
Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward to Richard Henderson who brings the ball under control. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.23
Marcus Charlton advances with the ball. Marcus Charlton 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. Good save!
78.16
Pierre Mbamba sees Craig Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko rushes past Nick Fletcher! Some good footwork from Magnus Moukoko provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Don Mason.
79.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Jes Simonsen plays the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon plays a quick one-two with Hubert Plante and rushes in on goal... Jean-No‘l Potillon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Don Mason. Excellent save.
84.48
Craig Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.53
Craig Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante rushes past Alan Vickers! Some good footwork from Hubert Plante provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Bruno Zamboni (GK)
6
2. Pierre Mbamba (DEF)
6
3. Craig Collins (DEF)
8
4. Jes Simonsen (DEF)
7
5. Giacomo Assignon (DEF)
6
6. Craig Mccall (MID)
9
7. Marcus Charlton (MID)
7
8. Magnus Moukoko (MID)
8
9. Don Johnstone (ATT)
6
10. Jean-No‘l Potillon (ATT)
7
11. Hubert Plante (ATT)
8
12. Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13. Emmanuel Nwakire (MID)
0
14. Paul Elliott (ATT)
0
1. Don Mason (GK)
7
2. Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3. David Mckinlay (DEF)
5
4. Ferry Vreman (DEF)
6
5. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
6
8. Alan Vickers (MID)
6
9. Scott Elliott (MID)
6
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Alex Greig (ATT)
6
12. Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
0
13. Alex Ritchie (MID)
0
14. Stuart Burley (ATT)
0