Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Laurent MarquetL. Marquet74
G
1
G
62Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
69Colin HendryC. Hendry
Stefan TeodoraniS. Teodorani69
D
captain3
D
67Jonas SachsJ. Sachs
Franco ConticchioF. Conticchio68
D
4
D
61Stephen LiddellS. Liddell
Colin StandingC. Standing73
M
5
M
67Stuart SounessS. Souness
Teddy OliverT. Oliver71
M
6captain
M
65John BrightonJ. Brighton
Regis PratR. Prat68
M
7
M
64Eoin SheringhamE. Sheringham
Garry MatteoG. Matteo68
M
8
M
56Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Natale Di FabioN. Di Fabio72
A
9
A
72Alec CampbellA. Campbell
Bernardo FestaB. Festa65
A
10
A
67Tony Van WesteropT. Van Westerop
Giorgio MarinoG. Marino62
A
11
A
57Mick MilliganM. Milligan
 
Duncan DalglishD. Dalglish69
G
12
G
58Demlaba Ben HaddouD. Ben Haddou
Ricardo FernandezR. Fernandez62
D
13
A
56Jorge MoutinhoJ. Moutinho
Fernando PintoF. Pinto62
G
14
A
56Craig GoughC. Gough

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 17,486 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.


0.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
Stefan Teodorani flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Kevin Mcinnes manages to gather it effortlessly.
6.45
Colin Standing barges into Eoin Sheringham. Colin Standing is warned by the referee! Eoin Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.57
With a delightful solo run, John Brighton stretches the opposition's defence. John Brighton shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.15
Eoin Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell rushes past Dominic Meiklejohn! Alec Campbell tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.51
Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Marino controls it well on his chest. Giorgio Marino edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Giorgio Marino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Kevin Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.59
Natale Di Fabio clumsily knocks into Stephen Liddell. The referee brings Natale Di Fabio to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.03
Teddy Oliver hits a low pass to Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa makes a defence splitting pass to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
30.13
Kevin Ferguson laces a through ball forward to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell makes a defence splitting pass to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
32.24
Colin Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell runs straight at the defence! Alec Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
33.33
Stefan Teodorani flicks a high pass forward to Garry Matteo who brings the ball under control. Garry Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
47.50
Alec Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Teodorani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Teodorani stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.26
Teddy Oliver passes the ball forward to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Festa. With a superhuman jump, Bernardo Festa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Kevin Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
49.43
Dominic Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo surges forward with the ball. Garry Matteo plays a one-two with Natale Di Fabio and advances towards the goal... Garry Matteo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.19
Jonas Sachs sees Eoin Sheringham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Sheringham decides to run forward with the ball. Eoin Sheringham shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.02
Eoin Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
60.08
John Brighton clumsily knocks into Regis Prat. John Brighton is warned by the referee! Regis Prat stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.16
Regis Prat flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Festa collects the pass. Bernardo Festa whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.57
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Souness controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Stuart Souness laces a through ball forward to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell knocks the ball forward to Mick Milligan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.33
Teddy Oliver threads a neat ball through to Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
73.08
Stuart Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.37
Showing composure, Stephen Liddell plays the ball forward to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham hits a low pass to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
79.29
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Oliver collects the pass. Teddy Oliver threads the ball through to Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa skips past Stephen Liddell! Bernardo Festa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
83.17
Regis Prat catches Colin Hendry on the ankles. The referee brings Regis Prat to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.00
Eoin Sheringham darts forward. Eoin Sheringham plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eoin Sheringham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Jonas Sachs passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Alec Campbell controls it well on his chest. Alec Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Airdrieonians
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%

Scorers
Garry Matteo 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of Motherwell

Match Ratings