Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Kilmarnock and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
2.11
Billy Gallacher threads the ball through to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan goes all the way! Alex Sullivan tries a spectacular strike. Jo Kvarme easily smothers it.
3.13
Liam Black chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Thomson easily picks it out of the air!
12.54
Gavin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig rockets a shot on goal. Kevin Thomson easily smothers it.
16.39
Jean-Guy Pouget makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Greig. Billy Greig whips in a cross ball towards Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
20.53
Jean-Guy Pouget passes the ball forward to Callum Law. Callum Law knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.03
Luis-Clemente Billong threads the ball through to Stephen Law. Stephen Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan goes all the way! Alex Sullivan shoots from just inside the box but Jo Kvarme is on top of it.
32.53
Michelangelo Cannarsa hacks Liam Black from behind! Michelangelo Cannarsa is shown the yellow card! Liam Black stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.00
Gavin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
Scott Burley makes a simple pass to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.11
Jean-Guy Pouget deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Law. Callum Law heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Kevin Thomson had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Jean-Guy Pouget takes it forward alone. Jean-Guy Pouget knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Hansen.
49.18
Scott Hutchison brings the ball forward. Scott Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig shoots from 20 yards but Kevin Thomson is on top of it.
53.14
Stephen Law decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Law goes all the way! Stephen Law rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.51
Jean-Guy Pouget knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig whips in a cross ball towards Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald flicks the ball with his head but Kevin Thomson is on top of it.
55.16
Richard Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.28
John Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.30
John Brady knocks the ball forward to Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
65.49
Stephen Law makes a simple pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
72.45
David Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.58
Dominic Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Law. Callum Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
78.08
Gavin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.13
David Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Caldwell.
85.35
Callum McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Caldwell. Callum McCoist is shown the yellow card! Gavin Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.45
Liam Black knocks the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Johnstone shoots from outside the area but somehow Kevin Thomson manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Jan Birkwald of Kilmarnock

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.3157894736842 vs 48.6842105263158
Play Area
Home team third: 26.32%, Midfield: 44.74%, Away team third: 28.95%