Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin MasonC. Mason55
G
1
G
51Callum McNeillC. McNeill
Craig InglisC. Inglis61
D
2
D
59Garry BoothG. Booth
Neil MasonN. Mason57
D
3
D
48Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison49
D
captain4
D
47John ClelandJ. Cleland
Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison62
M
5
D
46Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Colin HansenC. Hansen50
M
6captain
M
54Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory45
M
7
M
52Callum GlassC. Glass
Rainer ZiegenhagenR. Ziegenhagen45
M
8
M
48Neil McGroryN. McGrory
Neil BremnerN. Bremner60
A
9
A
58Mauro OliviM. Olivi
Stephen HansenS. Hansen54
A
10
A
54Richard MasonR. Mason
Garry StrachanG. Strachan52
A
11
A
52Colin McallisterC. Mcallister
 
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone49
G
12
A
51Andy GemmellA. Gemmell
Alec JamesA. James49
A
13
G
51Billy NivenB. Niven
Gary BradyG. Brady47
D
14
G
47Alex SullivanA. Sullivan

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,670 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Gemmell.


0.00
The first half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
4.19
Duncan Caldwell catches Neil Bremner on the ankles. Duncan Caldwell is shown the yellow card! Neil Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.18
Garry Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Booth passes the ball forward to Duncan McGrory. Duncan McGrory plays a one-two with Mauro Olivi and rushes in on goal... Colin Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Duncan McGrory. Penalty for Stranraer!!
9.18
The referee points to the spot..
10.58
Colin Mcallister takes a short run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
15.10
Matt Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Neil Bremner controls it well on his chest. Neil Bremner makes a defence splitting pass to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.08
Callum Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan McGrory. Duncan McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Mauro Olivi who gracefully takes it down. Mauro Olivi shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.12
Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hansen who brings the ball under control. Colin Hansen makes a simple pass to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.59
Neil McGrory threads the ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.54
Scott Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison hits a low pass to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.46
John Cleland hits a low pass to Callum Glass. Callum Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.56
Callum Glass threads the ball through to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory passes the ball forward but Duncan McGrory is offside!
39.35
Colin Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.33
Garry Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McGrory. Duncan McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Colin Mcallister who takes it down. Colin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.48
With great vision, Callum Glass plays the ball forward to Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Mauro Olivi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
53.55
Matt Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McGrory controls it well on his chest. Kevin McGrory edges inside the box! Kevin McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
54.12
Matt Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McGrory.
55.20
Duncan McGrory barges into Rainer Ziegenhagen. Duncan McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Ziegenhagen stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.35
Colin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Neil Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
59.48
Without breaking stride, Neil McGrory plays the ball forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.23
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Gary Brady replacing Craig Inglis .
79.26
Duncan McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Mcallister and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Richard Mason provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.27
Billy McGrory advances with the ball. Billy McGrory makes a simple pass to Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Stranraer
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26%
43.8%
30.1%

Scorers
Colin Mcallister 11 (p)
Richard Mason 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Mason of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Colin Mason (GK)
6
2.Craig Inglis (DEF)
7
3.Neil Mason (DEF)
6
4.Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Matt Hutchison (MID)
7
6.Colin Hansen (MID)
7
7.Kevin McGrory (MID)
6
8.Rainer Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
9.Neil Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Hansen (ATT)
6
11.Garry Strachan (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Johnstone (GK)
0
13.Alec James (ATT)
0
14.Gary Brady (DEF)
6

1.Callum McNeill (GK)
6
2.Garry Booth (DEF)
7
3.Billy McGrory (DEF)
7
4.John Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)yellow card
4
6.Duncan McGrory (MID)
7
7.Callum Glass (MID)
7
8.Neil McGrory (MID)
7
9.Mauro Olivi (ATT)
6
10.Richard Mason (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Colin Mcallister (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Andy Gemmell (ATT)
0
13.Billy Niven (GK)
0
14.Alex Sullivan (GK)
0