Kelty Hearts v Kilmarnock
Date: 4'
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Content: Foul by Innes Murray (Kelty Hearts).
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Date: 4'
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Content: Greg Kiltie (Kilmarnock) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Date: 3'
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Content: Luke McCarvel (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Date: 3'
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Content: Foul by Jamie Brandon (Kilmarnock).
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Date: 1'
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Content: James Graham (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Content: Foul by Scott Tiffoney (Kilmarnock).
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Title: Kick Off
Content: First Half begins.
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Content: Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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