Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 17,782 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians kick off and get the first half underway!
3.40
0-0Yaroslav Sobolyev catches David Curtolo on the ankles. Yaroslav Sobolyev is warned by the referee! David Curtolo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.42
0-0David Lindner brings the ball forward. David Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.26
0-0Don Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from 20 yards but Andy McStay is on top of it.
9.23
Dominic Brady sees space and advances. Dominic Brady finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
12.07
Alpay Abdullah sees Jaime Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward. Bradley Cooney controls it well on his chest. Bradley Cooney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Javorcic who gathers it comfortably.
21.36
Jaime Santos threads the ball through to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Ivan Javorcic.
24.04
1-0Craig Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ponce who takes it down. Pablo Ponce lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Guzmán. Franco Guzmán rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
28.18
Morten Nielsen flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Carcedo collects the pass. Rodolfo Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodolfo Carcedo!
45.00
1-1Alpay Abdullah sees a break and surges forward. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Ponce. Andy Sullivan catches Pablo Ponce on the ankles. Penalty for Ayr United!!
45.00
1-1The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Bradley Cooney takes a cautious run up. Ivan Javorcic is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
47.37
2-1Alpay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Santos collects the pass. Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward. Franco Guzmán controls it well on his chest. Franco Guzmán shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
48.20
Alpay Abdullah threads a neat ball through to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos makes a probing pass to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall advances inside the box! Craig Mccall takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.35
2-1Emilio Bustamante flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce threads the ball through to Bradley Cooney but he's offside!
54.36
Craig Mccall passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.58
Richard Strachan passes the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks the ball to his team mate, Morten Nielsen. Morten Nielsen shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
59.09
2-1Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bradley Cooney. Bradley Cooney plays a one-two with Pablo Ponce and advances towards the goal... Richard Strachan clumsily knocks into Bradley Cooney. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.26
2-1Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Gary Gemmell replacing Perry Russell and Jeroen Knopper replacing Rodolfo Carcedo .
61.27
2-1Andy Sullivan hacks Jaime Santos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Santos runs off the knock.
69.07
David Curtolo catches Richard Strachan on the ankles. The referee calls over David Curtolo and shows him a yellow card! Richard Strachan runs off the knock.
72.14
Craig Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Franco Guzmán collects the pass. Franco Guzmán plays a one-two with Bradley Cooney and rushes in on goal... Franco Guzmán strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Ivan Javorcic manages to keep it out.
84.57
Emilio Bustamante makes a simple pass to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
87.01
2-1Don Burley slams into Stephan Edusei with his studs up. The referee motions to Don Burley to come over. It's a red card!! Stephan Edusei stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Franco Guzmán 24 Bradley Cooney 45 (p) | Rodolfo Carcedo 28 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy McStay (GK)
6
2. David Curtolo (DEF)
5
3. Stephan Edusei (DEF)
6
4. Emilio Bustamante (DEF)
6
5. Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
7
6. Franco Guzmán (MID)
8
7. Craig Mccall (MID)
7
8. Jaime Santos (MID)
6
9. Pablo Ponce (ATT)
6
10. Bradley Cooney (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
12. Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13. Alonso Silva (MID)
0
14. Hubert Plante (ATT)
0
1. Ivan Javorcic (GK)
7
2. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
5
3. Niccolo Bolton (DEF)
6
4. Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Perry Russell (MID)
6
6. Dominic Brady (MID)
6
7. David Lindner (MID)
6
8. Morten Nielsen (MID)
6
9. Don Burley (ATT)
3
10. Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT)
7
11. Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT)
6
12. Gary Gemmell (DEF)
6
13. Stephen Hendry (MID)
0
14. Jeroen Knopper (ATT)
6