Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Heart of Midlothian | Heart of Midlothian | ||||||||||||||||
| John Rolle | John Rolle | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Strachan | A. Strachan |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Carlos Bento | C. Bento | |||||||||
| Edgar Moreira | E. Moreira | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | David Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Torsten Masur | T. Masur |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 |  | Alejandro Pascual | A. Pascual | |||||||||
| John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Stan Deane | S. Deane | |||||||||
| Ruggero Annoni | R. Annoni |  | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Scott Souness | S. Souness | |||||||||
| Paul James | P. James | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Callum Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Rafael Davino | R. Davino |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 |  | Diego Bayle | D. Bayle | |||||||||
| Marc Lampard | M. Lampard | | 51 | A | | 9 | | M | 57 | | Kevin Collins | K. Collins | |||||||||
| Malcolm Lowe | M. Lowe | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Eddy Roma | E. Roma | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Gary Brady | G. Brady | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 17,092 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off and get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Kevin Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness whips in a cross ball towards Gary Brady. Gary Brady is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alex Strachan easily picks it out of the air!
6.51
Rafael Davino makes a probing pass to Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Lampard. Marc Lampard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Carlos Bento manages to gather it comfortably.
9.06
0-0Alejandro Pascual passes the ball forward to Diego Bayle. Diego Bayle makes a probing pass to Gary Brady. Gary Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Souness but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.04
0-0Kevin Collins makes a simple pass to Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
14.47
0-0Stuart Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Souness. Neil Souness shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.10
Rafael Davino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.54
Torsten Masur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Roma but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.49
Diego Bayle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness shoots from long range but it is miles over!
24.03
Paul James kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe plays a perfect one-two with Marc Lampard and rushes in on goal... Malcolm Lowe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Carlos Bento easily smothers it.
33.31
Paul James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Lampard. Marc Lampard goes all the way! Marc Lampard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.04
0-0Rafael Davino comes in with a late challenge on Diego Bayle. Rafael Davino is given a warning by the referee! Diego Bayle carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.17
0-1Stuart Greig sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Brady. Gary Brady shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Alex Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.15
Kevin Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Lampard. Marc Lampard plays a perfect one-two with Eddy Roma and rushes in on goal... Marc Lampard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
47.08
Alejandro Pascual brings the ball forward. Alejandro Pascual threads the ball through to Gary Brady. Gary Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
48.14
Kevin Ferguson makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Ferguson goes all the way! Kevin Ferguson shoots from just inside the box. Kevin Ferguson scores for Ayr United!!
53.20
Diego Bayle makes a probing pass to Gary Brady. Gary Brady shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.03
Eddy Roma catches Alejandro Pascual on the ankles. Eddy Roma is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Pascual carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.08
Alejandro Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Bayle. Diego Bayle takes it forward alone. Diego Bayle plays a perfect one-two with Gary Brady and rushes in on goal... Diego Bayle tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.43
Ruggero Annoni passes the ball forward to Rafael Davino. Rafael Davino threads the ball through to Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe goes all the way! Malcolm Lowe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Carlos Bento easily smothers it.
69.01
John Sullivan brings the ball forward. John Sullivan takes it forward alone. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.33
2-1Kevin Collins catches Paul James on the ankles. Kevin Collins is given a warning by the referee! Paul James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.42
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.29
Rafael Davino chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Lowe. Malcolm Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Bento who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Stuart Greig surges forward with the ball. Stuart Greig goes all the way! Stuart Greig tries a spectacular strike but somehow Alex Strachan manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.2%
Scorers
| Kevin Ferguson 48 Eddy Roma 69 | Gary Brady 36 |