Match Report
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| James Mchardy | James Mchardy | manager | darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | |||||||||||||||||
| Saïd Bencherif | S. Bencherif |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Neil Benali | N. Benali | |||||||||
| Alen Suker | A. Suker |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 78 |  | Richard Sterjovski | R. Sterjovski | ||||||||
| Andy Moulijn | A. Moulijn |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Dan Hagi | D. Hagi | |||||||||
| Oscar Dominguez | O. Dominguez |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Stjepan Boksic | S. Boksic | |||||||||
| Arturo Cortes | A. Cortes |  | 74 | D | | 5 | | M | 81 |  | Craig Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
| Kevin Aelbrecht | K. Aelbrecht |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Kevin Dalglish | K. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Jochem Dassen | J. Dassen | | 75 | M | | | 7 | | M | 87 | | Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | ||||||||
| Ernesto Cano | E. Cano | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 89 | | Matt Gemmill | M. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Arnauld Maurice | A. Maurice |  | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Dominic Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| David Maresca | D. Maresca |  | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Joaquín Díaz | J. Díaz |  | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 | | León Carvajal | L. Carvajal | |||||||||
| Peter Schaap | P. Schaap | | 68 | D | | 12 | | M | 93 | | Matt Brady | M. Brady | |||||||||
| Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | | 40 | M | | 13 | | A | 85 | | Tony Carrick | T. Carrick | |||||||||
| Paul Shearer | P. Shearer | | 63 | A | | 14 | | M | 88 | | Craig Mcallister | C. Mcallister | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play Celtic 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 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off the first half!
3.37
0-0Matt Gemmill passes the ball forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Campbell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Dalglish shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Saïd Bencherif.
4.18
0-0Kevin Dalglish takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alen Suker comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
16.14
0-0Richard Sterjovski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to León Carvajal but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.11
Oscar Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Jochem Dassen. Jochem Dassen flicks a high pass forward. David Maresca collects the pass. David Maresca whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Neil Benali comfortably picks it out of the air!
24.54
0-0Gavin Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Matt Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Gemmill hits a low pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
26.13
Arnauld Maurice knocks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Díaz. Joaquín Díaz shoots from outside the area but somehow Neil Benali manages to keep it out.
32.37
Joaquín Díaz plays the ball forward to David Maresca. David Maresca shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Neil Benali!
36.27
0-0Richard Sterjovski catches David Maresca on the ankles. The referee warns Richard Sterjovski to calm down! David Maresca stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.46
0-0Kevin Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Craig Davidson who takes it down. Craig Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Cortes.
40.18
Dan Hagi sees Craig Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Alec Davidson who brings the ball under control. Alec Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Saïd Bencherif.
41.45
0-0Corner kick to Celtic. Matt Gemmill chips it to the near post. Saïd Bencherif scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
0-1Matt Gemmill makes an attacking run forward. Matt Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards León Carvajal. León Carvajal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celtic!
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. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
47.37
Ernesto Cano passes the ball forward to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice plays the ball forward to Jochem Dassen who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Jochem Dassen provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
53.33
Matt Gemmill makes a probing pass to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
54.13
Richard Sterjovski flicks a high pass forward to Craig Davidson who brings the ball under control. Craig Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Dominguez.
63.13
Stjepan Boksic knocks the ball forward to Dan Hagi. Dan Hagi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of León Carvajal. León Carvajal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Moulijn.
66.16
Dominic Campbell hits a low pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.58
Andy Moulijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Aelbrecht plays a scrappy one-two with David Maresca and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kevin Aelbrecht provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.05
Gavin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish 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. Quality keeping!
77.18
Kevin Aelbrecht knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Cano. Ernesto Cano knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.25
Ernesto Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stjepan Boksic.
90.00
Kevin Dalglish sees Matt Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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. Saïd Bencherif (GK)
8
2. Alen Suker (DEF)
6
3. Andy Moulijn (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Dominguez (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Cortes (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
9
7. Jochem Dassen (MID)
6
8. Ernesto Cano (MID)
7
9. Arnauld Maurice (ATT)
6
10. David Maresca (ATT)
6
11. Joaquín Díaz (ATT)
7
12. Peter Schaap (DEF)
0
13. Andy Cleland (MID)
0
14. Paul Shearer (ATT)
0
1. Neil Benali (GK)
7
2. Richard Sterjovski (DEF)
6
3. Dan Hagi (DEF)
7
4. Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
5. Craig Davidson (MID)
6
6. Kevin Dalglish (MID)
7
7. Gavin Liddell (MID)
7
8. Matt Gemmill (MID)
9
9. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
9
10. Alec Davidson (ATT)
7
11. León Carvajal (ATT)
8
12. Matt Brady (MID)
0
13. Tony Carrick (ATT)
0
14. Craig Mcallister (MID)
0