Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 9,520 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
3.45
0-0Don Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
4.21
0-0Stephen Liddell darts forward. Stephen Liddell threads a neat ball through to Jorge Moutinho. Jorge Moutinho shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.12
Youl Alidor Debec sees Gavin Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
16.56
Jonas Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Sheringham collects the pass. Eoin Sheringham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eoin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.14
0-0Steve Gray clumsily knocks into Tony Van Westerop. The referee calls over Steve Gray and warns him to calm down! Tony Van Westerop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.43
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Mick Milligan who brings the ball under control. Mick Milligan shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Garry White keeps it out!
27.15
Leon Hoeness knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
28.18
0-0Guillermo Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Don Naysmith collects the pass. Don Naysmith rushes past Stephen Liddell! Some silky footwork from Don Naysmith provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Colin Hendry steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
30.23
Showing composure, Eoin Sheringham laces a weighted ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
32.51
0-0Eoin Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Moutinho who takes it down. Jorge Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.25
Kevin Ferguson makes a probing pass to Jorge Moutinho. Jorge Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Garry White.
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. Dundee United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
John Brighton flicks a high ball forward to Tony Van Westerop who takes it down. Tony Van Westerop edges inside the box! Tony Van Westerop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
49.20
0-0Youl Alidor Debec barges into Kevin Ferguson. The referee calls over Youl Alidor Debec and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.21
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.15
Youl Alidor Debec flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Mcinnes.
60.53
Corner kick to Dundee United. Paul Hutchison plays it short to Guillermo Kiko. Guillermo Kiko heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Steve Gray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Stephen Liddell. That should have been a goal!
60.53
0-0Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Matt Hendry replacing Don Naysmith and Bruno Antunes replacing Paul Hutchison .
61.18
Leon Hoeness flicks a high pass forward to Youl Alidor Debec who brings the ball under control. Youl Alidor Debec makes a simple pass to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
65.11
Eoin Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Youl Alidor Debec. Eoin Sheringham is warned by the referee! Youl Alidor Debec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.44
Leon Hoeness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley makes a probing pass to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Jonas Sachs. That should have been a goal!
71.01
Leon Hoeness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youl Alidor Debec. Youl Alidor Debec flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
73.05
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. John Brighton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Mick Milligan who brings the ball under control. Mick Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.51
Bruno Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Debec controls it well on his chest. Youl Alidor Debec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.19
Steve Gray catches Tony Van Westerop on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Gray and shows him a yellow card! Tony Van Westerop runs off the knock.
81.19
0-0Free kick to Airdrieonians just outside the area...
82.24
Eoin Sheringham slowly runs up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
84.13
Steve Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Liddell.
85.49
Jonas Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Leon Hoeness is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
21.5%
45.6%
32.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Hoeness of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Mcinnes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Colin Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jonas Sachs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Liddell (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Stuart Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | John Brighton (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eoin Sheringham (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Van Westerop (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mick Milligan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jorge Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry White (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Manuele Signori (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Gray (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Leon Hoeness (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youl Alidor Debec (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Callum Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gavin Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matt Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Ferguson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bruno Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |