Match report
Kilmarnock Holds Off Cercle Brugge 1-1 in Europa League Clash
Kilmarnock
1–1
FT
Cercle Brugge
Jul 25, 2024
Kilmarnock held off the aggressive challenge of Belgian side Cercle Brugge to secure a valuable 1-1 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash. Despite going behind early, Kilmarnock showed resilience and determination to level matters through D. Watson's goal.
Key Facts
- • Kercle Brugge took the lead through a goal by K. Olaigbe in the 55th minute, assisted by K. Denkey.
- • Bradley Lyons of Kilmarnock received a yellow card in the 66th minute for a foul.
- • D. Watson equalized for Kilmarnock in the 70th minute with an assist from Kyle Vassell.
- • Cercle Brugge made multiple substitutions to maintain their momentum, including A. Ouattara replacing Felipe Augusto.
Lineups
Kilmarnock
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 20 R. McCrorie (G)
- 5 L. Mayo (D)
- 4 J. Wright (D)
- 17 S. Findlay (D)
- 6 R. Deas (D)
- 8 B. Lyons (M)
- 22 L. Donnelly (M)
- 12 D. Watson (M)
- 11 D. Armstrong (M)
- 9 K. Vassell (F)
- 10 M. Kennedy (M)
Substitutes
- 15 F. Murray
- 19 B. Anderson
- 31 L. Polworth
- 7 R. McKenzie
- 18 I. Cameron
- 14 G. Mackay-Steven
- 24 B. Wales
- 1 K. O'Hara
- 26 B. Brannan
- 27 K. Leslie
- 30 A. Glavin
- 38 A. Traynor
Cercle Brugge
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Warleson (G)
- 66 C. Ravych (D)
- 3 E. Utkus (D)
- 4 J. Daland (D)
- 20 Flávio Nazinho (D)
- 17 A. Francis (M)
- 28 H. Van der Bruggen (M)
- 99 A. Ouattara (F)
- 34 T. Somers (M)
- 19 K. Olaigbe (F)
- 9 K. Denkey (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Felipe Augusto
- 18 S. Miangué
- 6 L. Agyekum
- 30 Bruninho
- 5 B. Popović
- 22 A. Bayo
- 76 J. Lietaert
- 21 M. Delanghe
- 90 E. Kakou
- 68 R. El Bahri
- 95 T. De Bel
Timeline
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55' Cercle Brugge Goal · Normal GoalK. Olaigbe · Assist: K. Denkey
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66' Kilmarnock Card · Yellow CardBradley Lyons
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67' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ouattara · On: Felipe Augusto
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70' Kilmarnock Goal · Normal GoalD. Watson · Assist: Kyle Vassell
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76' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 2Off: Flávio Nazinho · On: S. Miangue
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76' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Olaigbe · On: L. Agyekum
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77' Kilmarnock subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Kennedy · On: F. Murray
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77' Kilmarnock subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Armstrong · On: B. Anderson
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77' Kilmarnock subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Watson · On: L. Polworth
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85' Cercle Brugge Card · Yellow CardT. Somers
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90' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Denkey · On: Bruninho
Match Stats
| Stat | Kilmarnock | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kilmarnock's response after conceding in the 55th minute was crucial as they quickly equalized through D. Watson just five minutes later, turning the tide of the match.
- ▸ Cercle Brugge faced challenges with multiple substitutions and a yellow card to T. Somers in the second half, which affected their rhythm.