Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 13,215 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
6.53
0-1Matt Glass plays the ball forward to Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Liddell through on goal. Scott Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.20
0-1Henry Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to David Lindner. David Lindner edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Lindner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Malcolm Vassell!
12.52
Andre Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a simple pass, allowing Scott Liddell to run into the box. Scott Liddell tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!
16.29
0-2David Lindner knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego makes a great pass forward. Armin Schrader runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.09
Malcolm Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Metzler. Stefan Metzler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Glass but the linesman indicates offside!
20.44
Gaspar Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.10
Malcolm Vassell sees Stefan Metzler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Andre Monteiro collects the pass. Andre Monteiro runs straight at the defence! Andre Monteiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hibiki Kaneko with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
27.26
1-3Armin Schrader knocks the ball forward to David Lindner. David Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Gaspar Barbosa keeps it out!
28.24
1-3Armin Schrader plays the ball forward to David Lindner. David Lindner finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.23
1-3Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Lindner. David Lindner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
34.38
Gary Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego cuts inside the box! Gaspar Rego looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of it.
38.55
Stephen Hendry takes the throw-in. Gary Gemmell knocks the ball forward to David Lindner. David Lindner makes a simple pass, allowing Don Burley to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Burley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
39.24
Henry Godber pushes up the pitch. Henry Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev skips past Malcolm Vassell! Yaroslav Sobolyev side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gaspar Barbosa gets down and covers it.
42.01
Armin Schrader picks a pass forward to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.26
Gavin Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Woerdt. Joos Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Glass and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andre Monteiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
49.30
Malcolm Vassell hits it upfield. Scott Liddell plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Metzler and advances towards the goal... Scott Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!
53.52
Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joos Van Der Woerdt.
55.12
Armin Schrader darts forward. Armin Schrader shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.26
1-4Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Dominic Brady replacing Stephen Hendry .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Andy Dickov replacing Andre Monteiro .
61.32
Richard Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Brady controls it well on his chest. Dominic Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Rego. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Rego connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.11
David Lindner makes a probing pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev chips the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Some good footwork from Don Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
67.50
Henry Godber runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Henry Godber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.26
Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Andy Sullivan replacing David Lindner and Marino Lobont replacing Don Burley .
81.21
Richard Strachan threads a neat ball through to Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader threads the ball through to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.10
Stefan Metzler passes the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Hibiki Kaneko manages to gather it.
84.44
1-4Henry Godber barges into Thierry Carriére. The referee calls over Henry Godber and warns him to calm down! Thierry Carriére runs off the knock.
87.10
Gary Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Stefan Metzler plays the ball forward to Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére runs straight at the defence! Thierry Carriére rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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
| Don Burley 20 | Scott Liddell 7, 13, 49 Andre Monteiro 24 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hibiki Kaneko (GK)
6
2. Gary Gemmell (DEF)
6
3. Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
4. Henry Godber (DEF)
6
5. Alex Niven (MID)
6
6. Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
7. David Lindner (MID)
6
8. Armin Schrader (MID)
6
9. Don Burley (ATT)
7
10. Gaspar Rego (ATT)
6
11. Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT)
6
12. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
13. Dominic Brady (MID)
6
14. Marino Lobont (ATT)
6
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Gianmarco Di Biagio (DEF)
6
6. Thierry Carriére (MID)
6
7. Stefan Metzler (MID)
7
8. Stephen Young (MID)
6
9. Scott Liddell (ATT)
9
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
6
11. Andre Monteiro (ATT)
8
12. Billy Hendry (DEF)
0
13. Francis Cooke (MID)
0
14. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6