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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Rummenigge.


0.00
Kilmarnock get the match underway!
3.46
Simon Konchesky threads the ball through to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz shoots from distance but it flies wide!
8.03
Daniel Mouret threads a neat ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by John Ritchie. Excellent save.
9.31
Duncan Elliott hacks Madjid Le Garrec from behind! Duncan Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Madjid Le Garrec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.42
Christian Frieser threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.13
Duncan Elliott plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Murray. Martin Murray connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.13
Patrick Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.28
Simon Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Shearer collects the pass. Patrick Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.39
Christian Frieser makes a simple pass to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
24.40
Madjid Le Garrec threads the ball through to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Konchesky.
26.14
Christian Frieser knocks the ball forward to Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano plays a one-two with Stephen Niven and advances towards the goal... Joachim Sogliano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but John Ritchie effortlessly smothers it!
27.59
Alec Davidson sees Joachim Sogliano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joachim Sogliano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.52
Patrick Shearer flicks a high ball forward to Matt Inglis who takes it down. Matt Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.37
Madjid Le Garrec runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Madjid Le Garrec whips in a cross ball towards Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
34.55
Christian Frieser threads the ball through to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
38.40
Alec Davidson passes the ball forward to Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the second half underway!
47.46
Alistair Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Shearer controls it well on his chest. Patrick Shearer makes a simple pass to Martin Murray. Martin Murray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Scott Mccann gets down and covers it.
54.04
Patrick Shearer brings the ball forward. Patrick Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Murray. Martin Murray makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
59.10
Christian Frieser passes the ball forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Joachim Sogliano. Joachim Sogliano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
60.44
Madjid Le Garrec threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Campos and advances towards the goal... Stephen Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.46
Alistair Hunt makes a strong solo run forward. Alistair Hunt threads a neat ball through to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis makes a great pass forward. Martin Murray runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.07
Duncan Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Murray. Martin Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.29
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Eric Brehme replacing Duncan Elliott and Don Greig replacing Martin Murray .
78.31
Showing composure, Alistair Hunt plays the ball forward to Patrick Shearer. Patrick Shearer flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Brown who takes it down. Jacob Brown runs straight at the defence! Jacob Brown makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.16
Patrick Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Pahlplatz. Tomˆs Pahlplatz knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
85.59
Jacob Brown catches Alex Rae on the ankles. Jacob Brown is shown the yellow card! Alex Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.32
Craig Kasper catches Don Greig on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Kasper to one side and gives him a warning! Don Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.2098765432099 vs 56.7901234567901
Play Area
Home team third: 22.22%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 33.33%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Shearer of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Scott Mccann (GK)
6
2. Alex Rae (DEF)
6
3. Craig Kasper (DEF)
5
6
5. Daniel Mouret (DEF)
6
6. Alec Davidson (MID)
7
10. Rafael Campos (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Niven (ATT)
6

12. Craig Shields (DEF)
0
14. Paulo Pinto (MID)
0

1. John Ritchie (GK)
7
6
3. Alistair Hunt (DEF)
8
6
6
6
9
8. Jacob Brown (MID)
5
9. Martin Murray (ATT)
6
6
11. Matt Inglis (ATT)
6

12. Jan Ziege (DEF)
0
13. Eric Brehme (MID)
6
14. Don Greig (ATT)
6