Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 8,698 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.45
1-0Eoin Sheringham hits a low pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Jorge Moutinho and advances towards the goal... Craig Gough comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
8.37
1-0Daniel Simonsen makes a simple pass to John Mccall. John Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.16
1-0Stefan Bierhoff hacks Craig Gough from behind! Stefan Bierhoff is given a warning by the referee! Craig Gough runs off the knock.
14.03
1-0With a delightful solo run, Steffen Thielemann stretches the opposition's defence. Steffen Thielemann shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kevin Mcinnes!
18.48
Colin Hendry knocks the ball forward to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Some good footwork from Tony Van Westerop provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy McNeill smothers it!
26.54
With vision, Lars Frieser picks a pass forward to Billy Cleland. With fabulous vision, Billy Cleland plays the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.07
David Greig knocks the ball forward to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
36.25
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Sheringham who brings the ball neatly under control. Without breaking stride, Eoin Sheringham plays the ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop cuts inside the box! Tony Van Westerop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.20
Stefan Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Garry Matteo who takes it down. Garry Matteo shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
40.47
Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Moutinho. Jorge Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Andy McNeill manages to gather it.
42.00
Billy Cleland knocks the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from long range but Kevin Mcinnes is on top of it.
45.00
David Greig flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Thielemann who gracefully takes it down. Steffen Thielemann threads the ball through to John Mccall. John Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
47.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Eoin Sheringham picks a pass forward to Jorge Moutinho. Jorge Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Andy McNeill. What a save!
49.26
2-0Dominic Matteo threads a neat ball through to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann sees John Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Liddell.
54.19
Steffen Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.45
Billy Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Mcinnes.
64.58
2-0Corner kick to Hamilton Academical. Daniel Simonsen plays it short to Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Kevin Mcinnes scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
73.50
Steffen Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall edges inside the box! John Mccall tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.30
2-1Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing David Greig, Callum Morton replacing Billy Cleland and Duncan Caldwell replacing John Mccall .
79.21
Colin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, John Brighton. John Brighton decides to run forward with the ball. John Brighton advances inside the box! John Brighton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
81.57
Colin Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham advances with the ball. Eoin Sheringham sees Tony Van Westerop just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Tony Van Westerop provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
83.49
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.56
Steffen Thielemann makes an attacking run forward. Steffen Thielemann shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
89.05
Stephen Liddell threads a neat ball through to John Brighton. John Brighton advances with the ball. John Brighton plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Van Westerop and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from John Brighton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
24.1%
43%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Van Westerop of Airdrieonians |
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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eoin Sheringham (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Van Westerop (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jorge Moutinho (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Craig Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Mason (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy McNeill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lars Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steffen Thielemann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Daniel Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Mccall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |