Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 17,307 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Strachan.
0.00
0-0East Stirling get the match underway!
10.28
0-0Stuart Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis knocks the ball forward to Nigel Jeffers but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.31
0-0Ross Rowett threads the ball through to Danny Walsh. Danny Walsh sees a break and surges forward. Danny Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by David James!
15.31
0-0Alex James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Peters. Some silky footwork from Tony Peters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
28.18
David Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Telfer controls it well on his chest. Kevin Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
30.17
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.34
0-0David Elliott passes the ball forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer rushes past Jose Ramirez! Don Naysmith barges into Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.47
Alex James passes the ball forward to Tony Peters. Tony Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John Mckinlay.
37.25
0-0Alex James takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Tony Peters shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
39.48
0-1Stuart Mason darts forward. Stuart Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis makes a convincing header. David James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.42
Patricio Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Mason lofts in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
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. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Patricio Sanz hits a low pass to David Burley. David Burley makes a probing pass to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
57.28
Jose Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
59.04
0-1Danny Walsh sees David Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Burley runs straight at the defence! David Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Craig Telfer's outstretched leg.
60.25
David Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Andy Collins controls it well on his chest. Andy Collins skips past Danny Walsh! Some good footwork from Andy Collins provides some space. He shoots at goal but John Mckinlay reads it well. Superb keeping!
63.58
Kilmarnock are keeping most of the possession.
71.22
Alex James makes a simple pass to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
77.15
Danny Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.47
Ross Rowett sees Stuart Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Mason flicks a high pass forward. Danny Walsh controls it well on his chest. Danny Walsh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.25
0-1Scott Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Gough. Matt Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
David Elliott passes the ball forward to Tony Peters. Tony Peters skips past Patricio Sanz! Some silky footwork from Tony Peters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but John Mckinlay reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. David James (GK)
7
2. Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Scott Thomson (DEF)
7
4. Craig Telfer (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
6. Andy Collins (MID)
8
7. Alex James (MID)
7
8. David Elliott (MID)
7
9. Matt Gough (MID)
6
10. Tony Peters (ATT)
7
11. Kevin Telfer (ATT)
7
12. Richard Gemmill (ATT)
0
13. Gary Naysmith (MID)
0
14. Garry Cleland (MID)
0
1. John Mckinlay (GK)
8
2. Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
3. Arco Zwaanswijk (DEF)
6
4. Don Naysmith (DEF)
6
5. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
7
6. Ross Rowett (DEF)
6
7. Danny Walsh (MID)
7
8. Stuart Mason (MID)
9
9. David Burley (ATT)
7
10. Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
6
11. Vasilis Galanidis (ATT)
9
12. Oleg Hunt (DEF)
0
13. Jacques Michel (MID)
0
14. Gaspar Pinto (ATT)
0