Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 2,665 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Hansen.


0.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
Matt Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Rae shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.30
Stephane Mutarelli sees space and advances. Stephane Mutarelli shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary McStay plays the ball forward to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson takes it forward alone. Gary Henderson shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Callum Morrison.
7.03
Corner kick to Airdrieonians. Gary Bremner plays it short to Stephen Gemmill. Stephen Elliott steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
8.15
Andy Niven knocks the ball forward to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Matt Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.16
Gary Henderson barges into Matt Rae. The referee brings Gary Henderson to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Rae grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.23
Stephane Mutarelli surges forward with the ball. Stephane Mutarelli shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.06
With vision, Gary Henderson plays the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
38.38
With great vision, Alex Henderson plays the ball forward to Gary Glass. Gary Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Anselmo Mazzoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the second half underway!
48.55
Stephen Elliott runs forward with the ball. Stephen Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin James collects the pass. Kevin James shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.08
Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward. Gary Glass controls it well on his chest. Gary Glass knocks the ball forward to Kevin James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.54
John McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Mazzoli. Anselmo Mazzoli sees Gary Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Kevin James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Callum Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.54
Airdrieonians appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Stenhousemuir have made 2 substitutions with John Davidson replacing Stephane Mutarelli and Richard Collins replacing Matt Rae .
63.01
Stephen Elliott launches a long ball forward. Kevin James shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
65.48
Alex Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin James. Kevin James cuts inside the box! Kevin James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.40
Paul Law sees Stephen Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Gemmill shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.39
Gary Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Elliott.
77.08
Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Scott Glass replacing Gary McStay and Dominic Rae replacing Matt Mcinnes .Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Stuart Gemmill replacing Gary Glass .
79.09
Matt Law hits a low pass to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner makes a probing pass to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.03
John McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Collins. Richard Collins passes the ball forward to Kevin James. Kevin James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.10
Gary Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Elliott.
89.01
Richard Collins passes the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Kevin James directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
36.2%
43.5%
20.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Mutarelli of Stenhousemuir

Match Ratings
1.Callum Mason (GK)
6
2.Gary McStay (DEF)
6
3.Matt Law (DEF)
6
4.Andy Niven (DEF)
6
5.Garry Rae (DEF)
6
6.Gary Bremner (MID)
6
7.Gary Henderson (MID)
7
8.Paul Law (ATT)
6
9.Callum Mccall (ATT)
6
10.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Gemmill (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Glass (GK)
6
13.Neil Mccall (MID)
0
14.Dominic Rae (MID)
6

1.Callum Morrison (GK)
6
2.Gilles Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Alec Morton (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Elliott (DEF)
6
5.John McNeill (DEF)
6
6.Anselmo Mazzoli (MID)
6
7.Stephane Mutarelli (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Matt Rae (MID)
6
9.Alex Henderson (MID)
6
10.Gary Glass (ATT)
6
11.Kevin James (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.John Davidson (GK)
6
13.Richard Collins (GK)
6
14.Stuart Gemmill (ATT)
6