Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 9,649 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Motherwell are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Matteo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Motherwell are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Matteo.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Andy Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Thomson. Dominic Thomson threads a neat ball through to Yacine Barret. Yacine Barret deftly passes the ball to Nigel Nicholls, releasing him through on goal. Nigel Nicholls takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.03
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Thomson collects the pass. Dominic Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Nigel Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.26
0-0Teddy Oliver knocks the ball forward to Yacine Barret. Yacine Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
12.18
0-0Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Nicholls rushes past Andy Thomson! Some good footwork from Nigel Nicholls provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
14.44
Eoin Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
20.19
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Oliver who takes it down. Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Yacine Barret who brings the ball under control. Yacine Barret lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
21.39
0-0Teddy Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell makes a probing pass to Yacine Barret but he's offside!
22.08
Dominic Thomson receives the ball from a throw-in from Teddy Oliver. Dominic Thomson makes a simple pass to Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.41
Stephen Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Chadwick. Andy Chadwick passes the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
28.09
Andy Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Laurent Marquet manages to gather it.
34.19
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Oliver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Liddell.
38.40
0-0Tony Van Westerop clumsily knocks into Daniel Vieira. Tony Van Westerop is warned by the referee! Daniel Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.13
Stephen Liddell surges forward with the ball. Stephen Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Billy McCoist and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Mick Milligan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
42.18
Andy Chadwick advances with the ball. Andy Chadwick shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.49
Colin Standing threads a neat ball through to Yacine Barret. Yacine Barret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Motherwell kick off the second half!
49.41
Eoin Sheringham passes the ball forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Laurent Marquet.
51.48
Dominic Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Yacine Barret who takes it down. Yacine Barret chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
54.59
0-1Dominic Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Thomson. Dominic Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Barret controls it well on his chest. Yacine Barret whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell connects with a diving header. Stuart Liddell scores for Motherwell!!
61.45
0-1Teddy Oliver catches Andy Chadwick on the ankles. The referee brings Teddy Oliver to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Chadwick gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.05
Duncan Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop sees Mick Milligan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mick Milligan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.05
Colin Standing advances with the ball. Colin Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Liddell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Colin Standing provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.55
Stuart Liddell clumsily knocks into Stephen Liddell. The referee calls over Stuart Liddell and warns him to calm down! Stephen Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.38
Andy Burley threads a neat ball through to Dominic Thomson. Dominic Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.59
Duncan Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Laurent Marquet is on top of his game. Nice save!
85.22
Stuart Liddell catches Stephen Liddell on the ankles. The referee brings Stuart Liddell to one side and gives him another warning! Stephen Liddell gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
89.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Vieira plays the ball forward to Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Oliver plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Nicholls and stumbles forward towards the goal... Teddy Oliver shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Scott Bremner!
90.00
Dominic Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Nicholls shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Scott Bremner effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Bremner (GK)
8
2. Stephen Liddell (DEF)
7
3. Andy Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
5. Mathieur Brahami (MID)
6
6. Eoin Sheringham (MID)
6
7. Andy Chadwick (MID)
7
8. Duncan Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Tony Van Westerop (ATT)
6
10. Billy McCoist (ATT)
6
11. Mick Milligan (ATT)
8
12. Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
0
13. Hamada Petereyns (GK)
0
14. Craig Gough (ATT)
0
1. Laurent Marquet (GK)
7
2. Dominic Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
3. Andy Burley (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Vieira (DEF)
6
5. Colin Standing (MID)
9
6. Teddy Oliver (MID)
8
7. Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
8. Dominic Thomson (MID)
7
9. Nigel Nicholls (ATT)
7
10. Yacine Barret (ATT)
7
11. Stuart Liddell (ATT)
8
12. Fernando Pinto (GK)
0
13. Ricardo Fernandez (DEF)
0
14. Kieron Ward (MID)
0