Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlos LoureiroC. Loureiro68
G
1
G
74Laurent MarquetL. Marquet
Gary FowlerG. Fowler75
D
2
D
70Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Gharib BouchibaG. Bouchiba75
D
captain3captain
D
69Stefan TeodoraniS. Teodorani
Piet VerhoevenP. Verhoeven75
D
4
D
68Franco ConticchioF. Conticchio
Stefano FoggiaS. Foggia68
D
5
M
73Colin StandingC. Standing
John GoughJ. Gough76
M
6
M
71Teddy OliverT. Oliver
Cristiano LoureiroC. Loureiro76
M
7
M
68Regis PratR. Prat
Martin MowbrayM. Mowbray73
M
8
M
68Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Gustavo OchoaG. Ochoa79
A
9
A
72Natale Di FabioN. Di Fabio
Ismael KayisI. Kayis77
A
10
A
65Bernardo FestaB. Festa
Dmytro RyabushkoD. Ryabushko74
A
11
A
62Giorgio MarinoG. Marino
 
Marcos SanchezM. Sanchez73
M
12
G
69Duncan DalglishD. Dalglish
Gérard AuerG. Auer72
M
13
G
62Fernando PintoF. Pinto
Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais68
M
14
D
60Daniel VieiraD. Vieira

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 19,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry McNeill.


0.00
Motherwell kick off the first half!
8.28
John Gough flicks a high ball forward to Gustavo Ochoa who takes it down. Gustavo Ochoa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.29
With a delightful solo run, Colin Standing stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Standing shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
12.17
Martin Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Laurent Marquet manages to gather it.
15.04
Colin Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Carlos Loureiro. Excellent save.
18.23
Dominic Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Festa controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Festa plays a one-two with Natale Di Fabio and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Bernardo Festa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.29
Teddy Oliver makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Festa but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.01
Martin Mowbray laces a weighted ball forward to Gustavo Ochoa. Gustavo Ochoa knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ismael Kayis!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the second half underway!
48.01
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Marino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giorgio Marino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gharib Bouchiba.
60.10
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Sanchez replacing Gary Fowler and Rodolphe Bourgeais replacing Ismael Kayis and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.16
Garry Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino plays a perfect one-two with Bernardo Festa and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Giorgio Marino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Stefano Foggia. Excellent block.
63.52
Stefan Teodorani threads the ball through to Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piet Verhoeven.
65.01
Giorgio Marino catches Piet Verhoeven on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Piet Verhoeven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.30
Martin Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
72.26
Cristiano Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais whips in a cross ball towards Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko directs the ball goalwards with his head but Laurent Marquet is on top of it.
73.55
Regis Prat hits a low pass to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.59
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gérard Auer replacing Cristiano Loureiro .
79.08
Piet Verhoeven receives the ball from a throw-in from Stefano Foggia. Piet Verhoeven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Mowbray. Martin Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Meiklejohn.
83.12
Stefan Teodorani makes a simple pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Giorgio Marino is offside!
84.17
Regis Prat chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Motherwell
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
30.4%
44.6%
25%

Scorers
Ismael Kayis 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ismael Kayis of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings