Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Mason | C. Mason |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 46 | | Alex Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | ||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Andy Niven | A. Niven | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 34 | | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Garry Rae | G. Rae | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 27 | | Richard Meiklejohn | R. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Gary Bremner | G. Bremner | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Neil Booth | N. Booth | |||||||||
| Gary Henderson | G. Henderson | | 39 | M | | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | ||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 49 | A | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Alec Strachan | A. Strachan | |||||||||
| Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 46 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | David Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Callum Mccall | C. Mccall | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 |  | Mustapha Vanvynckt | M. Vanvynckt | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Matt Young | M. Young | |||||||||
| Scott Glass | S. Glass | | 42 | G | | 12 | | M | 47 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Neil Mccall | N. Mccall | | 38 | M | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae | | 38 | M | | 14 | | G | 42 | | Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 2,505 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Telfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Telfer.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
0-0Richard Meiklejohn sees Neil Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Booth sees Matt Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.57
0-0Matt Law clumsily knocks into Mustapha Vanvynckt. Matt Law is shown the yellow card! Mustapha Vanvynckt runs off the knock.
16.47
0-0Scott Gemmell hits a low pass to Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary McStay.
20.54
0-0Neil Booth catches Gary Henderson on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Booth and warns him to calm down! Gary Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.15
0-0Richard Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan threads a neat ball through to Matt Young. Matt Young whips in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Garry Rae.
27.55
0-0It's a corner kick which David Gallacher takes quickly, playing the ball short to Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.44
Scott Gemmell surges forward with the ball. Scott Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Matt Young. Matt Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.07
Gary Mccall hoofs the ball up the pitch. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Niven.
33.14
0-1Callum Gough knocks the ball forward to Neil Booth. Neil Booth flicks a high pass forward. Matt Young controls it well on his chest. Matt Young tries a spectacular long range effort. Callum Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.01
With a delightful solo run, Gary Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Henderson shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.15
Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward to Gary Bremner who brings the ball under control. Gary Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
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. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dumbarton start the second half!
47.54
Garry Rae plays the ball forward to Gary Henderson. With a delightful solo run, Gary Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Henderson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.23
Alec Strachan threads the ball through to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Law.
51.20
Scott Gemmell makes a simple pass to Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.07
Andy Niven makes a simple pass to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Callum Mccall collects the pass. Callum Mccall threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Matt Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
55.30
Mustapha Vanvynckt barges into Gary McStay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.43
Alec Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt who takes it down. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.24
Callum Gough hacks Paul Law from behind! Callum Gough is shown the yellow card! Paul Law runs off the knock.
72.01
Matt Law flicks a high pass forward to Gary Henderson who brings the ball under control. Gary Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Paul Law easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Gemmell.
73.52
Gary McStay threads a neat ball through to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Paul Law collects the pass. Paul Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alex Mcinnes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.45
1-1Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Scott Glass replacing Gary McStay and Dominic Rae replacing Callum Mccall .
79.01
1-1Scott Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Callum Mason as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.54
1-1Corner kick to Dumbarton. David Gallacher plays it out to the edge of the box. Garry Rae comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
83.40
Gary Mccall receives the ball from a throw-in from Callum Gough. Gary Mccall makes a probing pass to Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell makes a simple pass to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.50
Richard Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.40
Stephen Gemmell pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stephen Gemmell makes a simple pass to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Mustapha Vanvynckt provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
30.4%
48.1%
21.5%
Scorers
| Paul Law 74 | Matt Young 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Young of Dumbarton |
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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary Bremner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary Henderson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Law (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Duncan Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Mccall (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alex Mcinnes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Gough (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Stephen Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Meiklejohn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Neil Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alec Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mustapha Vanvynckt (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Matt Young (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Colin Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Matteo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |