ST Johnstone Claims Victory Over Kilmarnock in a Thrilling Match
Kilmarnock and ST Johnstone faced off in a lively encounter at The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, with the away team emerging victorious with a 3-0 win. The match was marked by a number of cards, including a red card for Kilmarnock, and a ST Johnstone side that capitalized on its opportunities to secure all three points.
The game began at a frantic pace, and as early as the 3rd minute, A. Sidibeh opened the scoring for ST Johnstone, assisted by A. Essel. Kilmarnock, however, were not deterred and sought an equalizer. Their efforts were hampered by the dismissal of J. Wright in the 16th minute, after receiving his second yellow card.
Despite playing with a man down, Kilmarnock created danger in attack, but the ST Johnstone defense held firm. In the 33rd minute, A. Sidibeh scored again, this time assisted by A. Raymond, to put the score at 2-0.
In the second half, ST Johnstone continued to control the game and in the 81st minute, B. Kimpioka sealed the win with a penalty. Kilmarnock, with ten men, couldn’t find a way through the opposing defense and left empty-handed.
ST Johnstone takes home the three points with a deserved victory, thanks to a solid defense and a ruthless attack. Kilmarnock, on the other hand, will need to work hard to recover from this defeat.
Match Statistics:
* Kilmarnock: 42% possession, 12 shots (1 on target, 8 off target), 4 corners, 14 fouls, 5 yellow cards, 1 red card
* ST Johnstone: 58% possession, 12 shots (7 on target, 2 off target), 4 corners, 13 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Events:
* 2′: Kilmarnock – Card for J. Wright (Yellow Card)
* 3′: ST Johnstone – Goal by A. Sidibeh (Normal Goal), assist by A. Essel
* 16′: Kilmarnock – Card for J. Wright (Yellow Card)
* 16′: Kilmarnock – Card for J. Wright (Red Card)
* 29′: ST Johnstone – Card for M. Smith (Yellow Card)
* 33′: ST Johnstone – Goal by A. Sidibeh (Normal Goal), assist by A. Raymond
* 47′: Kilmarnock – Card for R. Deas (Yellow Card)
* 55′: ST Johnstone – Card for C. MacPherson (Yellow Card)
* 69′: ST Johnstone – Card for L. Neilson (Yellow Card)
* 75′: Kilmarnock – Card for D. Armstrong (Yellow Card)
* 81′: ST Johnstone – Goal by B. Kimpioka (Penalty), assist by None
* 82′: ST Johnstone – Card for B. Kimpioka (Yellow Card)
* 83′: Kilmarnock – Card for M. Kennedy (Yellow Card)
Match Details:
* Date: 11/08/2024, 14:00
* City of the match: Kilmarnock
* Stadium: The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park
* Referee: C. Graham
* League: Premiership
* Season: 2024
* Round: 1st Phase – 2
* Country: Scotland
Substitutions kilmarnock: at minute 20 L. Mayo came in and R. McKenzie went out., at minute 46 M. Kennedy came in and K. Vassell went out., at minute 68 M. Watkins came in and I. Cameron went out., at minute 82 B. Wales came in and F. Murray went out., at minute 83 G. Mackay-Steven came in and D. Armstrong went out.
Substitutions st johnstone: at minute 78 G. Carey came in and A. Raymond went out., at minute 85 N. Clark came in and C. MacPherson went out., at minute 85 M. Kirk came in and A. Sidibeh went out., at minute 90 J. McPake came in and M. Smith went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kilmarnock
ST Johnstone
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