Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play Raith Rovers in this league cup game. A crowd of 9,752 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
6.21
0-0Richard Strachan clumsily knocks into Wes Gower. The referee calls over Richard Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Wes Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.37
0-0Steven Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mathew Sippola manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.05
0-0Richard Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Sturridge. Graham Sturridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.32
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alex Niven collects the pass. Alex Niven shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.57
Stephan Emery runs forward with the ball. Stephan Emery flicks a high pass forward. Graham Sturridge collects the pass. Graham Sturridge cuts inside the box! Graham Sturridge makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Kevin McGrory manages to keep it out.
33.38
Marc Williams flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.09
Richard Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Simon Moore who takes it down. Simon Moore flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Knopper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeroen Knopper tries a spectacular long range effort. Kevin McGrory gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.52
David Lindner barges into Steven Kirkland. David Lindner is shown the yellow card! Steven Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
48.39
Graham Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.53
David Lindner flicks a high ball forward to Marino Lobont who takes it down. Marino Lobont tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
51.20
Alex Niven flicks a high ball forward to Marino Lobont who takes it down. Marino Lobont shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
53.58
Richard Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Knopper collects the pass. Jeroen Knopper flicks a high pass forward to Graham Sturridge who brings the ball under control. Graham Sturridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.51
Marino Lobont sees Graham Sturridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Sturridge cuts inside the box! Graham Sturridge tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
60.56
0-0Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Yaroslav Sobolyev replacing Jeroen Knopper .
61.61
0-0David Lindner takes it forward alone. David Lindner makes a great pass forward. Stephen Hendry sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
63.46
0-0Steven Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Gower. Wes Gower flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov controls it well on his chest. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.55
Alex Niven flicks a high pass forward. David Lindner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Lindner knocks the ball forward, putting Marino Lobont through on goal. Marino Lobont shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Gemmell plays the ball forward to David Lindner. David Lindner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Kevin McGrory keeps it out!
73.51
Gary Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Moore. Simon Moore flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry collects the pass. Stephen Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.09
0-0Steven Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Stephen Hendry barges into Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.35
1-0Graham Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.33
Gary Gemmell sees Stephan Emery in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephan Emery makes a simple pass to Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Sturridge of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mathew Sippola (GK)
6
2. Gary Gemmell (DEF)
7
3. Stephan Emery (DEF)
7
4. Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Alex Niven (MID)
6
6. David Lindner (MID)
6
7. Stephen Hendry (MID)
6
8. Simon Moore (MID)
6
9. Graham Sturridge (ATT)
9
10. Jeroen Knopper (ATT)
6
11. Marino Lobont (ATT)
6
12. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
0
13. Morten Nielsen (MID)
0
14. Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT)
8
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
8
2. Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
4. Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6. Marc Williams (MID)
6
7. Wes Gower (MID)
6
8. Steven Kirkland (MID)
7
9. Alun Lampard (MID)
6
10. Gary Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Herrero (ATT)
6
12. Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13. Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14. Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0