Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 16,340 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians kick off!
3.04
0-0Emile Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.32
0-0Richard Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Rego but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.27
0-0Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.34
0-0Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte clumsily knocks into Dominic Brady. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Brady gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.12
Stephen Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.49
Dominic Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Walter Musacco easily smothers it!
20.49
0-0Emile Woodcock comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hendry. The referee brings Emile Woodcock to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.09
0-0Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Armin Schrader collects the pass. Armin Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Alex Niven collects the pass. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.08
Emile Woodcock barges into Stephen Hendry. The referee brings Emile Woodcock to one side and gives him another warning! Stephen Hendry runs off the knock.
38.54
Claude Giuly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte but he's offside!
40.38
Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Helmer who takes it down. Sebastian Helmer makes a probing pass to Stephen McGrory but he's offside!
42.30
1-0Andy Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Niven. Alex Niven advances with the ball. Alex Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Marino Lobont and advances towards the goal... Alex Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dunfermline Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the second half underway!
47.51
Richard Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont makes a looping header on goal. Walter Musacco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.44
Claude Giuly clumsily knocks into Marino Lobont. The referee calls over Claude Giuly and warns him to calm down! Marino Lobont hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.47
Richard Strachan hits a low pass to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady makes a probing pass to Alex Niven. Alex Niven passes the ball forward but Marino Lobont is offside!
59.02
Emile Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Helmer but the linesman indicates offside!
60.10
2-0Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Viktor Illugason replacing Alex Niven and Carlton Flintlock replacing Gaspar Rego .Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Anton Babbel replacing Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte and Hoalid Frey replacing Harvey Brown .
61.17
Armin Schrader threads a neat ball through to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.33
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Sergio Johnson replacing Andy Sullivan .
84.47
Dominic Brady passes the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alex Niven 42 Marino Lobont 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dominic Bremner (GK)
6
2. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Colin Law (DEF)
6
4. Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Alex Niven (MID)
9
6. Dominic Brady (MID)
7
7. Stephen Hendry (MID)
8
8. Armin Schrader (MID)
6
9. Don Burley (ATT)
6
10. Gaspar Rego (ATT)
7
11. Marino Lobont (ATT)
8
12. Sergio Johnson (DEF)
6
13. Viktor Illugason (MID)
6
14. Carlton Flintlock (ATT)
6
1. Walter Musacco (GK)
7
2. Colin James (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Velasco (DEF)
6
4. Mark Gargo (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Arndt (DEF)
6
6. Claude Giuly (DEF)
6
7. Emile Woodcock (MID)
6
8. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte (MID)
6
9. Harvey Brown (ATT)
6
10. Sebastian Helmer (ATT)
6
11. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
12. Emilio Olivares (ATT)
0
13. Anton Babbel (ATT)
6
14. Hoalid Frey (MID)
6