Match Report


Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy StrachanA. Strachan59
G
1
G
62Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes
Edgar NevesE. Neves65
D
2
D
70Colin HendryC. Hendry
Mathieu BruneauM. Bruneau65
D
3
D
67Jonas SachsJ. Sachs
David CaldwellD. Caldwell59
D
captain4
D
63Stephen LiddellS. Liddell
Callum JamesC. James72
M
5
M
68Stuart SounessS. Souness
Tomas GomesT. Gomes57
M
6captain
M
65John BrightonJ. Brighton
Andy BoothA. Booth48
M
7
M
64Eoin SheringhamE. Sheringham
Stuart MccallS. Mccall44
M
8
M
56Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Callum McStayC. McStay58
A
9
A
69Tony Van WesteropT. Van Westerop
Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison54
A
10
A
58Mick MilliganM. Milligan
Matt McNeillM. McNeill47
A
11
A
57Jorge MoutinhoJ. Moutinho
 
Andy JamesA. James55
G
12
G
59Demlaba Ben HaddouD. Ben Haddou
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay54
G
13
D
57Garry GemmillG. Gemmill
Alec StrachanA. Strachan52
D
14
A
56Craig GoughC. Gough

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 9,091 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Telfer.


0.00
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
3.00
Tony Van Westerop catches Mathieu Bruneau on the ankles. Tony Van Westerop is warned by the referee! Mathieu Bruneau runs off the knock.
9.58
Andy Booth takes a long throw-in. Stuart Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hutchison who takes it down. Alec Hutchison shoots from distance. Kevin Mcinnes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
10.01
Callum James flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.56
Showing composure, Tomas Gomes plays the ball forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.52
Callum James knocks the ball forward to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Berwick Rangers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.30
Eoin Sheringham catches Tomas Gomes on the ankles. Eoin Sheringham is warned by the referee! Tomas Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.51
Tomas Gomes threads a neat ball through to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.02
Eoin Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.54
Mathieu Bruneau threads a neat ball through to Tomas Gomes. Tomas Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
33.26
Stuart Souness changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Souness shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.09
Jonas Sachs knocks the ball forward to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop rushes past Mathieu Bruneau! Tony Van Westerop shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Tony Van Westerop scores for Airdrieonians!!
38.29
Kevin Ferguson threads the ball through to Jorge Moutinho. Jorge Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.25
John Brighton threads the ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Moutinho. With a superhuman jump, Jorge Moutinho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.05
Edgar Neves barges into Jorge Moutinho. Edgar Neves is shown the yellow card! Jorge Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.05
Free kick to Airdrieonians just outside the area...
43.14
Eoin Sheringham takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
45.00
Kevin Ferguson barges into Edgar Neves. Kevin Ferguson is warned by the referee! Edgar Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
48.37
Colin Hendry threads a neat ball through to John Brighton. John Brighton hits a low pass to Jorge Moutinho. Jorge Moutinho skips past Mathieu Bruneau! Jorge Moutinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Liddell picks a pass forward to Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.08
Callum James flicks a high pass forward. Matt McNeill controls it well on his chest. Matt McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Colin Hendry catches Alec Hutchison on the ankles. Alec Hutchison appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.06
Jorge Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Neves. Jorge Moutinho is warned by the referee! Edgar Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.19
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Moutinho makes a probing pass to Mick Milligan but he's offside!
81.44
Jonas Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Jonas Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.45
Stuart Souness makes a simple pass to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
89.05
Edgar Neves makes a strong solo run forward. Edgar Neves passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill skips past Stephen Liddell! Matt McNeill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Berwick Rangers

Airdrieonians
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
35.6%
45.2%
19.2%

Scorers
Matt McNeill 89
Tony Van Westerop 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt McNeill of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Andy Strachan (GK)
6
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)yellow card
7
3.Mathieu Bruneau (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Callum James (MID)
6
6.Tomas Gomes (MID)
6
7.Andy Booth (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
9.Callum McStay (ATT)
6
10.Alec Hutchison (ATT)
6
11.Matt McNeill (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Andy James (GK)
0
13.Don Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0

1.Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
7
2.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Sachs (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Souness (MID)
8
6.John Brighton (MID)
7
7.Eoin Sheringham (MID)
7
8.Kevin Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Tony Van Westerop (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mick Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Jorge Moutinho (ATT)
6
 
12.Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK)
0
13.Garry Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.Craig Gough (ATT)
0