Scottish Championship: Kilmarnock 2-0 Ayr United

Summary

Kilmarnock play first second-tier fixture in 28 years
First Ayrshire derby since 2017

Live Reporting

Ben Banks

GOODBYEpublished at 22:02 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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That's all from us here on a successful night for Kilmarnock.
Ayr United manager David Hopkin is far from happy though after, in his opinion, two refereeing decisions went against his team.
Thank you for joining us for this evening's match. It's certainly been an eventful start to the cinch Championship season.
'I'm a Kilmarnock fan'published at 21:58 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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Kilmarnock striker Innes Cameron tells BBC Sportsound he wants to take his chance at Rugby Park after scoring the winner against Ayr from the penalty spot.
"I should probably have had a hat-trick tonight," said Cameron. "I have confidence and I have been practicing my penalties.
"I didn't give the goalkeeper a chance.
"I am a Kilmarnock fan and it's massive for me. I just want to take the opportunity I have been given.
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Kilmarnock joy
'Massive turning point'published at 21:53 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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Leanne Crichton
Scotland international
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Ayr were still in the game until then. It was a massive turning point.
'Got it wrong'published at 21:52 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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Chris Iwelumo
Former Scotland striker
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It is nowhere near his hand. It's a difficult one. The ref got it wrong.
Turning pointpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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The game changed dramatically when Don Robertson pointed to the spot for the penalty which Innes Cameron converted.
But was it a spot kick? The ball appeared to hit Jack Baird just about everywhere but the arm and hand.
David Hopkin's reaction should be interesting. The match was 1-0 when the penalty was given...
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Big decision
Claiming the bragging rightspublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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The tale of the tapepublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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'Enjoy every moment'published at 21:40 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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Leanne Crichton
Scotland international
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Kilmarnock fans should enjoy every moment as they have waited long enough to be here and supporting their team to victory.
FULL-TIME - Kilmarnock 2-0 Ayr Unitedpublished at 21:37 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
The final whistle has gone and Kilmarnock emerge victorious in the Ayrshire derby.
Two second half goals from Liam Polworth and Innes Cameron have sealed a relatively comfortable first night in the Championship for Tommy Wright's side.
'Heart of everything good'published at 90 mins+2
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James McFadden
Former Scotland forward
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Burke has been sensational. He has lead by example. The heart of everything good.
MAN OF THE MATCHpublished at 90 mins
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Chris Burke has been awarded Man of the Match for his efforts in the Ayrshire derby.
It wasn't a contest, really. He goes off to a standing ovation.
Game overpublished at 87 mins
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Cameron's strike has ended this game as a contest.
Just as Ayr United were getting into the game at 1-0, Don Robertson's decision has changed the match.
GOALpublished at 85 mins
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It's game over and just-reward for Innes Cameron.
He blasts the ball into the bottom corner from 12 yards and the Kilmarnock striker has won the derby for his team.
PENALTYpublished at 21:27 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
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Kilmarnock have a penalty.
Jack Baird is deemed to have handled the ball in the box and he is furious. It looks to have hit his chest...
Innes Cameron to take...
Attacking change?published at 82 mins
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Centre-back Aaron Muirhead has gone off for Ayr and is replaced by Rangers loanee James Maxwell.
With Maxwell being a left-back, Hopkin looks to be making an advanced sub.
'Got the lift'published at 81 mins
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James McFadden
Former Scotland forward
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Kilmarnock got a lift from the goal but Ayr now have a chance to grab a goal while Kilmarnock chase a second.
Another fresh facepublished at 78 mins
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Kilmarnock's goalscorer is off.
Liam Polworth makes way for another new signing, Brad Lyons.
CLOSE!published at 76 mins
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But as Ayr open up, Kilmarnock are getting more chances.
Innes Cameron will be wondering how he's not scored. He gets himself into a good position again but blasts narrowly wide.
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Instant impactpublished at 75 mins
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David Hopkin will be delighted with the impact of his substitutes.
Afolabi had a good chance up top but O'Connor has been the liveliest, his pace causing the Kilmarnock defence new problems.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 71 mins
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Ayr United's Cameron Salkeld goes into the book.