Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 19,421 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dalglish.


0.00
Airdrieonians get the match underway!
4.00
Gharib Bouchiba makes a strong solo run forward. Gharib Bouchiba threads a neat ball through to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.59
Cristiano Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Ochoa. Gustavo Ochoa lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Kevin Mcinnes, sees it late!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
14.58
Eoin Sheringham darts forward. Eoin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.42
Piet Verhoeven catches Mick Milligan on the ankles. The referee warns Piet Verhoeven to calm down! Mick Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.28
Martin Mowbray sees Dmytro Ryabushko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dmytro Ryabushko plays a perfect one-two with Ismael Kayis and rushes in on goal... Dmytro Ryabushko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.13
Colin Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, John Brighton. John Brighton knocks the ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.17
Martin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo Ochoa who brings the ball under control. Gustavo Ochoa whips in a cross ball towards Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
30.24
Martin Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
32.25
John Brighton threads the ball through to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Some world-class footwork from Mick Milligan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.59
Cristiano Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Sachs.
36.28
John Gough passes the ball forward to Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jonas Sachs steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.36
Ismael Kayis clumsily knocks into Jonas Sachs. The referee brings Ismael Kayis to one side and gives him a warning! Jonas Sachs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off the second half!
47.36
Gary Fowler makes a strong solo run forward. Gary Fowler hits a low pass to Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Kevin Mcinnes!
51.49
John Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis runs straight at the defence! Ismael Kayis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Kevin Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
57.57
Piet Verhoeven passes the ball forward to Cristiano Loureiro. Cristiano Loureiro makes a simple pass to Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
60.05
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.
65.28
Without breaking stride, Jonas Sachs plays the ball forward to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness passes the ball forward to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.39
Kevin Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Alec Campbell who takes it down. Alec Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.28
Piet Verhoeven kicks a strong pass forward to John Gough. John Gough knocks the ball forward to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais lofts in a cross ball towards Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko makes a deft header. Kevin Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.53
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gérard Auer replacing Cristiano Loureiro .
79.24
John Brighton threads a neat ball through to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.17
Showing composure, Jonas Sachs picks a pass forward to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham darts forward. Eoin Sheringham makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alec Campbell. Some world-class footwork from Alec Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.17
Kevin Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop plays a one-two with Mick Milligan and advances towards the goal... Tony Van Westerop side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Campbell of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Carlos Loureiro (GK)
6
2.Gary Fowler (DEF)
6
3.Gharib Bouchiba (DEF)
7
4.Piet Verhoeven (DEF)
6
5.Stefano Foggia (DEF)
6
6.John Gough (MID)
6
7.Cristiano Loureiro (MID)
6
8.Martin Mowbray (MID)
6
9.Gustavo Ochoa (ATT)
7
10.Ismael Kayis (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dmytro Ryabushko (ATT)
7
 
12.Marcos Sanchez (MID)
6
13.Gérard Auer (MID)
6
14.Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
6

1.Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
7
2.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Sachs (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Souness (MID)
6
6.John Brighton (MID)
8
7.Eoin Sheringham (MID)
7
8.Kevin Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Alec Campbell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Tony Van Westerop (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mick Milligan (ATT)
6
 
12.Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK)
0
13.Jorge Moutinho (ATT)
0
14.Garry Gemmill (DEF)
0