Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
4.39
0-0Justin Cox takes it forward alone. Justin Cox kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.08
0-0Ricardo Burgos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Stuart Caldwell manages to keep it out.
10.29
0-0George Belodedici clumsily knocks into Ricardo Burgos. The referee calls over George Belodedici and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Burgos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.07
0-1Sergio Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nelson Mensah scores for St. Johnstone!!
18.57
Matthew Edusei makes a simple pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion makes a simple pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Caldwell easily smothers it!
20.43
0-1Matthew Edusei catches George Belodedici on the ankles. Matthew Edusei is warned by the referee! George Belodedici gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.27
Scott McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Garba. The referee calls over Scott McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Garba grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.37
0-1Sergio Lima makes a simple pass to Bob Renard. Bob Renard makes a simple pass to Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.57
George Belodedici knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah tries a spectacular long range effort. D. Santos Dunga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.20
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.12
George Belodedici flicks the ball to his team mate, Bob Renard. Bob Renard shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
38.46
Christos Kyriakidis plays a long ball forward. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by D. Santos Dunga!
42.50
0-2Ricardo Burgos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Seric. Ivan Seric deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the second half underway!
49.16
Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Bob Renard. Bob Renard goes all the way! Bob Renard takes a shot at goal. D. Santos Dunga easily smothers it.
54.20
Halim Boumedienne barges into Scott Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Young runs off the knock.
55.12
George Belodedici threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
57.21
Hugo Garba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko takes a shot at goal. Stuart Caldwell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.22
Hugo Garba knocks the ball forward to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi sees space and advances. Samuel Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.08
Hakan Özalan clumsily knocks into Ivan Seric. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Seric grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.40
Ivan Seric makes a simple pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stuart Caldwell easily picks it out of the air!
77.15
Hakan Özalan takes it forward alone. Hakan Özalan whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Mensah. Nelson Mensah heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
84.31
Matthew Edusei threads the ball through to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion lofts in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.18
Justin Cox hits it upfield. Halim Boumedienne goes all the way! Halim Boumedienne tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stephan Nyarko 57 Halim Boumedienne 84, 89 | Nelson Mensah 15, 29 |