Match Report
| Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic |  |  | Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Neil Strachan | N. Strachan | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Craig Inglis | C. Inglis | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 57 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Neil Mason | N. Mason | ||||||||
| Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | | 56 | D | | 4 | | | D | 49 | | Scott Hutchison | S. Hutchison | ||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 | | Matt Hutchison | M. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Matt Mason | M. Mason | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Colin Hansen | C. Hansen | |||||||||
| Loic Zairi | L. Zairi |  | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Paul Mccall | P. Mccall | | 58 | A | | 8 | | M | 45 |  | Rainer Ziegenhagen | R. Ziegenhagen | |||||||||
| Colin Ferguson | C. Ferguson | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | |||||||||
| John McStay | J. McStay | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Alex Hutchison | A. Hutchison | | 56 | M | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | | 52 | M | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Alec James | A. James | |||||||||
| David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 51 | M | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Gary Brady | G. Brady | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,733 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Glass.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians get the match underway!
3.48
0-0Colin Hansen clumsily knocks into Billy Law. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.36
0-0Loic Zairi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.15
0-1Colin Hansen hits a low pass to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan threads a neat, attacking ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.02
0-1Gary Mason sees a break and surges forward. Gary Mason makes a simple pass to Loic Zairi. Loic Zairi shoots from 25 yards but Colin Mason is on top of it.
12.16
0-1Neil Bremner clumsily knocks into Loic Zairi. Neil Bremner is warned by the referee! Loic Zairi stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.03
0-1Neil Mason threads a neat ball through to Rainer Ziegenhagen. Without breaking stride, Rainer Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.33
Loic Zairi decides to run forward with the ball. Loic Zairi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Mason. Matt Mason shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
28.43
Loic Zairi clumsily knocks into Colin Hansen. The referee calls over Loic Zairi and warns him to calm down! Colin Hansen runs off the knock.
36.24
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks the ball forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.38
Billy Law plays the ball forward to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.08
Loic Zairi sees Paul Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.01
Matt Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
Loic Zairi threads the ball through to Matt Mason. Matt Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
48.15
Rainer Ziegenhagen darts forward. Rainer Ziegenhagen takes it forward alone. Rainer Ziegenhagen whips in a cross ball towards Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
49.07
Loic Zairi surges forward with the ball. Loic Zairi lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Mason. Matt Mason heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Colin Mason, sees it late!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
53.09
Loic Zairi barges into Rainer Ziegenhagen. The referee brings Loic Zairi to one side and gives him another warning! Rainer Ziegenhagen stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.11
Neil Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Hutchison.
65.28
Kevin McGrory plays the ball forward to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen connects with a diving header but somehow Kevin Hendry manages to keep it out.
66.38
Neil Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall knocks the ball forward to Matt Mason. Matt Mason whips in a cross ball towards John McStay. John McStay makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.15
Gary Mason passes the ball forward to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.14
2-1Alloa Athletic are in full control of this game.
77.35
2-1Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Gary Brady replacing Craig Inglis .
79.31
Rainer Ziegenhagen sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Ziegenhagen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.31
Colin Hansen hacks Loic Zairi from behind! The referee calls over Colin Hansen and warns him to calm down! Loic Zairi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.46
Matt Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Colin Ferguson clumsily knocks into Rainer Ziegenhagen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Ziegenhagen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
22.2%
49.2%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Mason of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matt Mason (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Loic Zairi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | John McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Elliott (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alex Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Caldwell (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Hansen (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Kevin McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rainer Ziegenhagen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Bremner (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Stephen Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Colin Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Brady (DEF) | 6 | |