Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Albion Rovers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Law.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Law.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
3.02
0-0Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Mick Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.38
0-0Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads the ball through to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
6.27
With vision, Con Bosnich plays the ball forward to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Sachs.
12.08
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hits a low pass to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.33
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Howard Lee. Howard Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Liddell.
22.42
0-0Eoin Sheringham hacks Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson from behind! Eoin Sheringham is warned by the referee! Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson runs off the knock.
30.39
0-1Zachary Thompson threads a neat ball through to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.42
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson sees Francisco Anderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Liddell.
36.34
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hits a low pass to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.59
Con Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high ball forward to Howard Lee who takes it down. Howard Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
44.06
Eoin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward to Tony Van Westerop who brings the ball under control. Tony Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Scholes.
45.00
0-2Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler advances inside the box! Edmundo Soler cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Kevin Mcinnes easily gets down and covers it.
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. Albion Rovers have changed their lineup with Hannes Behrens replacing Zachary Thompson. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
48.38
Eoin Sheringham makes a probing pass to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell plays a one-two with Tony Van Westerop and rushes in on goal... Alec Campbell shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.06
0-2Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Soler who takes it down. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Bridge. Stephen Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Bridge. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
53.42
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.11
Eoin Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop shoots from long range but somehow Steinar Halle manages to keep it out.
59.54
Garry Matteo threads a neat ball through to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott makes a probing pass to Jamie Bridge. Jamie Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
60.26
Oleg Scholes makes a simple pass to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott knocks the ball forward to Jamie Bridge. Jamie Bridge shoots from 25 yards. Kevin Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
61.07
Paul Elliott makes a simple pass to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee beats his man to it with a header but Kevin Mcinnes is on top of it.
63.57
Stephen Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Sheringham. With imagination, Eoin Sheringham plays the ball forward to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell skips past Hannes Behrens! Alec Campbell rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
69.24
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Soler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Bridge. Jamie Bridge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kevin Mcinnes picks it out of the air!
77.14
0-3Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Markus Schrader replacing Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson and Ernest Hill replacing Jamie Bridge .
79.25
Colin Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Con Bosnich.
81.49
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.46
Paul Elliott takes a quick throw-in. Markus Schrader makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Howard Lee. Howard Lee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Liddell.
89.52
Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Anderson who brings the ball under control. Francisco Anderson advances inside the box! Francisco Anderson shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Kevin Mcinnes had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Howard Lee 30 Edmundo Soler 36, 53 Francisco Anderson 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Soler of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Mcinnes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Colin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonas Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Brighton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eoin Sheringham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Van Westerop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Moutinho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steinar Halle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Zachary Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Con Bosnich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Soler (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Howard Lee (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jamie Bridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Anderson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Hannes Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Markus Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ernest Hill (ATT) | 6 | |