Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Billy McStay | B. McStay |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 |  | Joe Fenton | J. Fenton | |||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 44 | | Carl Grondin | C. Grondin | |||||||||
| John Cleland | J. Cleland | | 39 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Kelvin Allman | K. Allman | |||||||||
| Gavin White | G. White | | 37 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Glynn Lofthouse | G. Lofthouse | |||||||||
| John Gallacher | J. Gallacher | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Daniele Clemence | D. Clemence | |||||||||
| Dominic Glass | D. Glass | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 |  | Nunzio Corallo | N. Corallo | |||||||||
| Gary Bremner | G. Bremner | | 47 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Syd Lofthouse | S. Lofthouse | ||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 49 | A | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Tim Oakley | T. Oakley | |||||||||
| Colin Mason | C. Mason | | 44 | A | | 9 | | | A | 43 | | Wayne Clapham | W. Clapham | ||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Syd Marshall | S. Marshall | |||||||||
| Callum Mccall | C. Mccall | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 |  | Marino De Boer | M. De Boer | |||||||||
| Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | | 51 | G | | 12 | | G | 39 | | Shaun Higginbotham | S. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Callum Mason | C. Mason | | 44 | G | | 13 | | A | 38 | | Eddie Eustace | E. Eustace | |||||||||
| Gary Henderson | G. Henderson | | 41 | M | | 14 | | M | 37 | | Kieron Wiltord | K. Wiltord | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play Birmingham City in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians kick off and get the first half underway!
8.03
0-0Carl Grondin flicks a high pass forward to Syd Lofthouse who brings the ball neatly under control. Syd Lofthouse flicks a high ball forward to Marino De Boer who takes it down. Marino De Boer sees Wayne Clapham just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Wayne Clapham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.49
John Cleland sees Gary Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Bremner passes the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Law. Paul Law comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
14.05
0-0John Cleland launches a long ball forward. Matt Mcinnes makes a great pass forward. Callum Mccall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.52
0-0Kelvin Allman barges into Callum Mccall. Kelvin Allman is warned by the referee! Callum Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.17
0-0Gary Bremner clumsily knocks into Syd Lofthouse. Gary Bremner is shown the yellow card! Syd Lofthouse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.03
0-1Carl Grondin flicks a high ball forward to Syd Lofthouse who takes it down. Syd Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.14
0-1Gary Bremner passes the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Mccall and advances towards the goal... Paul Law side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Joe Fenton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.01
0-1It's a corner kick. Dominic Glass loops the ball over to the far post. Paul Law cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
36.43
Kelvin Allman flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Corallo collects the pass. Nunzio Corallo kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall deftly passes the ball to Marino De Boer, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Marino De Boer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy McStay with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
42.30
Carl Grondin brings the ball forward. Carl Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Syd Marshall provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Billy McStay manages to keep it out.
44.51
John Cleland clumsily knocks into Syd Marshall. The referee warns John Cleland to calm down! Syd Marshall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
47.34
Dominic Glass flicks a high pass forward. Paul Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Law tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
53.17
Gary Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
55.19
Dominic Glass flicks a high pass forward. Paul Law collects the pass. Paul Law skips past Daniele Clemence! Paul Law rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Joe Fenton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.13
1-2Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with Shaun Higginbotham replacing Glynn Lofthouse, Eddie Eustace replacing Nunzio Corallo and Kieron Wiltord replacing Marino De Boer .
63.52
Syd Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Syd Marshall. Syd Marshall shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.16
Gary Bremner passes the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
69.30
Dominic Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Glass shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
73.02
Tim Oakley sees a break and surges forward. Tim Oakley makes a probing pass to Syd Marshall but he's offside!
77.36
Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Scott Mcinnes replacing Gary McStay and Gary Henderson replacing Matt Mcinnes .
79.32
Paul Law hacks Carl Grondin from behind! The referee warns Paul Law to calm down! Carl Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.45
Scott Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass passes the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
87.30
1-2Eddie Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Clapham collects the pass. Wayne Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy McStay who gathers it comfortably.
89.52
Showing composure, Scott Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner makes a simple pass to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Gary Bremner threads the ball through to Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mason but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Law 55 | Syd Marshall 22 Marino De Boer 36 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Syd Marshall of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy McStay (GK)
6
2. Gary McStay (DEF)
6
3. John Cleland (DEF)
6
4. Gavin White (DEF)
6
5. John Gallacher (DEF)
6
6. Dominic Glass (MID)
7
7. Gary Bremner (MID)
6
8. Paul Law (ATT)
9
9. Colin Mason (ATT)
6
10. Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Callum Mccall (ATT)
6
12. Scott Mcinnes (GK)
6
13. Callum Mason (GK)
0
14. Gary Henderson (MID)
6
1. Joe Fenton (GK)
7
2. Carl Grondin (DEF)
8
3. Kelvin Allman (DEF)
6
4. Glynn Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5. Daniele Clemence (DEF)
6
6. Nunzio Corallo (MID)
6
7. Syd Lofthouse (MID)
7
8. Tim Oakley (MID)
6
9. Wayne Clapham (ATT)
6
10. Syd Marshall (ATT)
9
11. Marino De Boer (ATT)
8
12. Shaun Higginbotham (GK)
6
13. Eddie Eustace (ATT)
6
14. Kieron Wiltord (MID)
6