Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,696 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec McGrory.


0.00
Airdrieonians kick off the first half!
2.53
Craig Dalglish barges into Dominic Glass. The referee brings Craig Dalglish to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Glass carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.08
Showing fabulous composure, Alex Mccall picks a pass forward to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay runs straight at the defence! Neil Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but Billy McStay reads it well. Good save!
8.58
Tony Froggatt makes a simple pass to Garry Young. Garry Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.02
Alex Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Gary Bremner. The referee calls over Alex Mccall and shows him a yellow card! Gary Bremner runs off the knock.
10.12
Scott Gough threads a neat ball through to Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister rushes past John Cleland! Callum Mcallister shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.11
Scott Gough flicks a high pass forward. Callum Mcallister collects the pass. Callum Mcallister skips past Gavin White! Callum Mcallister comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.28
Alex Campbell sees Scott Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary McStay.
22.52
With vision, Garry Young plays the ball forward to Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cleland.
26.41
Alex Campbell passes the ball forward to Garry Young. Garry Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.16
Showing composure, Gavin White laces a weighted ball forward to Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner brings the ball forward. Gary Bremner plays a one-two with Callum Mccall and rushes in on goal... Gary Bremner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Pasquale Taldo.
30.50
Gary Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.16
Gary Bremner makes a simple pass to Paul Law. Paul Law tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
40.09
With imagination, Alex Campbell plays the ball forward to Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Dalglish sees Callum Mcallister just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Callum Mcallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.06
Alex Mccall makes an attacking run forward. Alex Mccall shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Billy McStay keeps it out!
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. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park kicking off!
49.30
Tony Froggatt surges forward with the ball. Tony Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.14
Gary McStay breaks forward. Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward. Paul Law controls it well on his chest. Paul Law kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Mcinnes but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.10
Tony Froggatt passes the ball forward to Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Billy McStay!
60.37
Queens Park have made 3 substitutions with Graeme Hitchcock replacing Tony Froggatt, Craig Hansen replacing Garry Young and Duncan Gallacher replacing Callum Mcallister .
61.41
Scott Gough clumsily knocks into Gary Bremner. The referee calls over Scott Gough and shows him a yellow card! Gary Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.36
Gavin White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.28
John Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.54
John Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Bremner. Gary Bremner makes a probing pass to Colin Mason. Colin Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
77.57
Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Callum Mason replacing Gary McStay and Gary Henderson replacing Callum Mccall .
84.03
Graeme Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mccall collects the pass. Alex Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.37
Alex Johnstone catches John Cleland on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! John Cleland runs off the knock.
89.27
Craig Dalglish makes a probing pass to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Gary Bremner knocks the ball forward to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
36.1%
39.8%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Mcallister of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Billy McStay (GK)
7
2.Gary McStay (DEF)
6
3.John Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Gavin White (DEF)
6
5.John Gallacher (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Glass (MID)
6
7.Gary Bremner (MID)
9
8.Paul Law (ATT)
6
9.Colin Mason (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Callum Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mason (GK)
6
13.Scott Glass (GK)
0
14.Gary Henderson (MID)
6

1.Pasquale Taldo (GK)
6
2.Tony Froggatt (DEF)
7
3.Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
4.Alex Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Garry Young (MID)
6
6.Scott Gough (MID)yellow card
6
7.Craig Dalglish (MID)
7
8.Alex Mccall (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alex Johnstone (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Neil Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11.Callum Mcallister (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Graeme Hitchcock (DEF)
6
13.Craig Hansen (GK)
6
14.Duncan Gallacher (ATT)
6