Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Hibernian | Hibernian | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Bojan Popovic | Bojan Popovic | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Mason | C. Mason |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 | | Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law | | 48 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 63 | | Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | ||||||||
| Andy Niven | A. Niven | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Stuart Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| Garry Rae | G. Rae | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Garry Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Gary Bremner | G. Bremner | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 41 | | Stuart Mcallister | S. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Gary Henderson | G. Henderson | | 39 | M | | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | ||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 49 | A | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Paul Collins | P. Collins | |||||||||
| Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 46 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | |||||||||
| Callum Mccall | C. Mccall | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | John Strachan | J. Strachan | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Alex Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
| Scott Glass | S. Glass | | 42 | G | | 12 | | D | 47 | | Duncan Gemmill | D. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Neil Mccall | N. Mccall | | 38 | M | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae | | 38 | M | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Alex Glass | A. Glass | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 2,857 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Brady.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Brady.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hibernian get the match underway!
8.12
0-0Stuart Mcallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.12
0-0Gary Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Law. Paul Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary McNeill.
14.42
0-0Gary Henderson hacks Stuart Niven from behind! Gary Henderson is warned by the referee! Stuart Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.21
0-0Andy Niven runs forward with the ball. Andy Niven plays the ball forward to Paul Law. Paul Law plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Mcinnes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex Meiklejohn hacks Paul Law from behind! Paul Law appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.57
1-0Matt Law sees Gary Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law cuts inside the box! Paul Law takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.53
Gary Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Callum Mccall controls it well on his chest. Callum Mccall shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
26.25
Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.46
1-0Gary McNeill catches Matt Mcinnes on the ankles. Gary McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Matt Mcinnes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.39
Andy Niven breaks forward. Andy Niven sees Matt Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.54
1-0With a delightful solo run, Gary McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to Alex Gough but he's offside!
44.37
Gary McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough. Alex Gough threads a neat, attacking ball through to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
53.21
Matt Law makes a probing pass to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson knocks the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.03
1-1Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Billy McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards John Strachan. John Strachan makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Callum Mason!
55.13
Stuart Mcallister hits a low pass to John Strachan. John Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.13
Paul Collins flicks a high ball forward to Alex Gough who takes it down. Alex Gough advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Alex Gough provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.12
Gary Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.12
Gary McNeill sees Alex Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Gough tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
75.41
Stuart Mcallister knocks the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Callum Mason effortlessly smothers it!
77.37
1-2Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Scott Glass replacing Gary McStay and Dominic Rae replacing Callum Mccall .
78.47
Stuart Niven flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill collects the pass. Gary McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Gary McNeill shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Callum Mason. Excellent save.
83.09
Gary McNeill sees Gary McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary McNeill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary McNeill shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.20
Gary Henderson plays the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.39
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Niven.
87.40
Stuart Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough. Alex Gough shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Callum Mason.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
32.1%
47.4%
20.5%
Scorers
| Paul Law 22 | Billy McNeill 44 Alex Gough 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary McNeill of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Garry Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 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 Caldwell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Paul Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy McNeill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | John Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Gough (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Duncan Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry McCoist (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Glass (ATT) | 0 | |