Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Airdrieonians. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.
0.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Stuart McNeill catches Tony Van Westerop on the ankles. The referee warns Stuart McNeill to calm down! Tony Van Westerop stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.49
Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward. John Brighton controls it well on his chest. John Brighton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
8.56
With a delightful solo run, David Caldwell stretches the opposition's defence. David Caldwell shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
10.11
Marcos Marcelino hits a low pass to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry McNeill!
15.07
Mickael Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Brady who brings the ball under control. Gavin Brady puts a great ball through. Garry McNeill runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.18
John Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop plays a one-two with Billy McCoist and rushes in on goal... Tony Van Westerop makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Tony Van Westerop scores for Airdrieonians!!
22.27
Garry Gemmill hacks Fabrizio Caini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabrizio Caini stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.43
Stuart McNeill passes the ball forward to Mickael Vanvynckt. Mickael Vanvynckt makes a probing pass to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.44
Garry Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, John Brighton. John Brighton threads a neat ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Van Westerop and advances towards the goal... Stuart McNeill catches Billy McCoist on the ankles. Billy McCoist appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.01
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Tony Van Westerop who brings the ball under control. Tony Van Westerop shoots from 25 yards. Stefan Kistner gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
40.20
Stuart McNeill barges into Eoin Sheringham. The referee calls over Stuart McNeill again and warns him to calm down! Eoin Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
David Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Fabrizio Caini collects the pass. Fabrizio Caini lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Scott Bremner manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee start the second half!
49.44
Mickael Vanvynckt threads the ball through to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.09
John Brighton makes a beautiful solo run. John Brighton deftly passes the ball to Tony Van Westerop, releasing him through on goal. Tony Van Westerop comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Kistner with no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
59.28
Stuart Souness makes a run forward as John Brighton takes the throw-in. Stuart Souness skillfully chests the ball down. Stuart Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. With a superhuman jump, Mick Milligan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Stefan Kistner reads it well. Good save!
63.13
Garry McNeill clumsily knocks into Garry Gemmill. The referee warns Garry McNeill to calm down! Garry Gemmill runs off the knock.
65.12
Duncan Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
66.47
Toifilou Duchemin makes a beautiful solo run. Toifilou Duchemin flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Brady controls it well on his chest. Gavin Brady whips in a cross ball towards Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
67.52
Mickael Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Brady who brings the ball under control. Gavin Brady passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
69.56
Eoin Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Billy McCoist who takes it down. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefan Kistner effortlessly picks it out of the air!
72.43
John Brighton makes a probing pass to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop whips in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
73.06
Richard Gough sweeps the ball long. Garry McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.32
Toifilou Duchemin makes a probing pass to Mickael Vanvynckt. Mickael Vanvynckt kicks a strong pass forward to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%
Scorers
Garry McNeill 10 Fabrizio Caini 24 Gavin Brady 49 | Tony Van Westerop 18, 54 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Van Westerop of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
1. | Stefan Kistner (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Toifilou Duchemin (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Stuart McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Richard Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | David Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Marcos Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Mickael Vanvynckt (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Lionel Ecker (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gavin Brady (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Fabrizio Caini (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Garry McNeill (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Hugo Rodriquez (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Gavin Elliott (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Billy Booth (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Scott Bremner (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Guerino Tedoldi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Stephen Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Garry Gemmill (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Stuart Souness (MID) | 6 | |
6. | John Brighton (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Eoin Sheringham (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Duncan Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Tony Van Westerop (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Billy McCoist (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Mick Milligan (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Kevin Mcinnes (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Jorge Moutinho (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Craig Gough (ATT) | 0 |