Match Report
Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians | ![]() | ![]() | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
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Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | ![]() | 63 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 69 | ![]() | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
Guerino Tedoldi | G. Tedoldi | ![]() | 65 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | ![]() | 63 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 57 | ![]() | Kevin Collins | K. Collins | |||||||||
Garry Gemmill | G. Gemmill | ![]() | 57 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | ![]() | D | 55 | ![]() | Don McCoist | D. McCoist | ||||||||
Stuart Souness | S. Souness | ![]() | 68 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 67 | ![]() | Hannes Dittmann | H. Dittmann | |||||||||
John Brighton | J. Brighton | ![]() | 65 | M | ![]() | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 66 | ![]() | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | ||||||||
Eoin Sheringham | E. Sheringham | ![]() | 64 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 58 | ![]() | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
Duncan Gemmill | D. Gemmill | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Kevin Law | K. Law | |||||||||
Tony Van Westerop | T. Van Westerop | ![]() | 69 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 62 | ![]() | Gavin Cleland | G. Cleland | |||||||||
Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | ![]() | 59 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 58 | ![]() | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
Mick Milligan | M. Milligan | ![]() | 58 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 54 | ![]() | Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | |||||||||
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Kevin Mcinnes | K. Mcinnes | ![]() | 62 | G | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | G | 64 | ![]() | Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan | |||||||||
Jorge Moutinho | J. Moutinho | ![]() | 57 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Kevin Glass | K. Glass | |||||||||
Craig Gough | C. Gough | ![]() | 56 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Callum Booth | C. Booth |
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 9,411 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Liddell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Liddell.
0.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
6.30
Guerino Tedoldi flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Sheringham who brings the ball under control. Eoin Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.25
Guerino Tedoldi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Guerino Tedoldi flicks a high pass forward to Billy McCoist who brings the ball under control. Billy McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy McCoist comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Don McCoist.
12.02
Guerino Tedoldi sees a break and surges forward. Guerino Tedoldi passes the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks the ball forward, putting Tony Van Westerop through on goal. Tony Van Westerop shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Paul Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.04
Eoin Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
20.34
Neil Hendry receives the ball from a throw-in from Garry Matteo. With a delightful solo run, Neil Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward, putting Neil Dickov through on goal. Some good footwork from Neil Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. Scott Bremner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.49
Garry Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Cleland. Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Cleland plays the ball forward to Alex Greig who has made a great run into the box. Alex Greig rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Guerino Tedoldi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
27.10
Alex Greig takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Hannes Dittmann. Hannes Dittmann deftly flicks the ball on. John Brighton reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.37
Eoin Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Billy McCoist who takes it down. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.01
Duncan Gemmill receives the ball from a throw-in from Eoin Sheringham. Duncan Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Paul Hopkin.
33.36
Garry Matteo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Greig. Alex Greig connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.11
Guerino Tedoldi threads the ball through to John Brighton. John Brighton runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Brighton plays a quick one-two with Mick Milligan and rushes in on goal... John Brighton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Airdrieonians start the second half!
48.17
Eoin Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
53.35
Neil Hendry hits a low pass to Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.48
Neil Dickov catches Guerino Tedoldi on the ankles. Neil Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Guerino Tedoldi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.43
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Mick Milligan collects the pass. Mick Milligan shoots from long range. Paul Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
60.34
St. Johnstone have made a substitution with Kevin Sullivan replacing Neil Dickov .
69.51
71.34
Kevin Collins flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Law who takes it down. Kevin Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Scott Bremner.
75.19
Don McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Don McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Scott Bremner effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.49
St. Johnstone have made 2 substitutions with Callum Booth replacing Don McCoist and Kevin Glass replacing Alex Greig .
78.50
John Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop whips in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Gavin Booth comes in with a late challenge on Billy McCoist. Penalty not given!!
81.23
Eoin Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
31.9%
41.7%
26.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Milligan of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
1. | Scott Bremner (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Guerino Tedoldi (DEF) | 8 | |
3. | Stephen Liddell (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Garry Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stuart Souness (MID) | 6 | |
6. | John Brighton (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Eoin Sheringham (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Duncan Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Tony Van Westerop (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Billy McCoist (ATT) | 8 | |
11. | Mick Milligan (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Kevin Mcinnes (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Jorge Moutinho (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Craig Gough (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Paul Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Kevin Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Don McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Hannes Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Kevin Law (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Gavin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Alex Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Neil Dickov (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Kevin Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
13. | Kevin Glass (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Callum Booth (MID) | 6 |