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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 17,031 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.15
Paul Thomson hacks Duncan Hendry from behind! Paul Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.55
Martin Bastin boots it upfield. Dominic Henderson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.53
Youl Bancarel makes a simple pass to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.34
Sebastiao Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Bastin.
15.20
Scott Morrison knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Oliveira. Sebastiao Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.54
Sebastiao Oliveira passes the ball forward to Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.14
Scott Davidson makes a simple pass to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Bastin.
24.49
Paul Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson plays a perfect one-two with Alec Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Paul Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.46
Andy McStay makes a simple pass to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.09
Neil Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson brings the ball forward. Scott Davidson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Juan Gomez manages to gather it comfortably.
30.12
Paul Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer makes a simple pass to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Frederico Vega!
39.36
Scott Davidson makes a probing pass to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Bastin.
40.57
Martin Bastin passes the ball forward to Dario Peyrlade. Dario Peyrlade sees space and advances. Dario Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.56
Sebastiao Oliveira threads the ball through to Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Bastin.
45.00
Paul Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Mason shoots from long range but somehow Juan Gomez manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Airdrieonians start the second half!
48.30
Paul Elliott passes the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Frederico Vega!
49.21
Scott Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Elliott.
57.34
Paul Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.04
Youl Bancarel knocks the ball forward to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks the ball forward to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.23
Martin Bastin makes a simple pass to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.03
Scott Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.34
Martin Bastin makes a probing pass to Dario Peyrlade. Dario Peyrlade makes a probing pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.28
Alex McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Scott Davidson. Alex McCoist is shown the yellow card! Scott Davidson runs off the knock.
77.14
Scott Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Bastin.
83.13
Scott Liddell barges into Dario Peyrlade. The referee calls over Scott Liddell and warns him to calm down! Dario Peyrlade stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.19
Alec Thomson makes a probing pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Frederico Vega had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
90.00
Alex McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Scott Davidson. The referee calls over Alex McCoist and warns him to calm down! Scott Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Henderson of Airdrieonians

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.1463414634146 vs 65.8536585365854
Play Area
Home team third: 36.59%, Midfield: 42.68%, Away team third: 20.73%

Scorers