Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,923 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the match underway!
3.45
Paolo Aglietti barges into Martin Deane. The referee warns Paolo Aglietti to calm down! Martin Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.40
Paolo Aglietti flicks a high ball forward to Richard James who takes it down. Richard James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David White who gathers it comfortably.
18.17
Gavin Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven runs straight at the defence! Dominic Niven rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.31
Claudio Alonso receives the ball from a throw-in from Pier Giovanni Sarti. Claudio Alonso threads the ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Alonso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Callum Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! David White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.28
Omer Green flicks a high pass forward to Billy Booth who brings the ball under control. Billy Booth flicks a high pass forward. Martin Deane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Deane shoots from long range. Solid save from Gianluigi Negro.
28.02
Edoardo Passoni clumsily knocks into Richard Young. The referee calls over Edoardo Passoni and shows him a yellow card! Richard Young runs off the knock.
30.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.57
Billy Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.49
Paolo Aglietti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti threads the ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David White who gathers it comfortably.
39.32
Gavin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Alonso. Claudio Alonso shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
40.31
Richard Young flicks a high pass forward to Billy Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Billy Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
Omer Green flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Craig Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluigi Negro who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Andy Inglis replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Pier Giovanni Sarti and Miguel Castro replacing Richard James. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Airdrieonians start the second half!
51.19
With imagination, Billy Hutchison plays the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.12
Claudio Alonso sees space and advances. Claudio Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.56
Billy Hutchison barges into Gavin Ritchie. The referee calls over Billy Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Ritchie runs off the knock.
55.48
Billy Booth knocks the ball forward to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Morrison plays the ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley edges inside the box! Callum Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.31
Paolo Aglietti barges into Omer Green. Paolo Aglietti is shown the yellow card! Omer Green hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.51
Claudio Alonso catches Carlos Lopes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.05
Billy Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Green. Omer Green shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.48
From the throw-in, Carlos Lopes picks out Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a probing pass to Martin Deane. Martin Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Arnauld Valois knocks the ball forward to Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.41
Gavin Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Castro. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Miguel Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.11
Martin Deane comes in with a late challenge on David Sullivan. Martin Deane is given a warning by the referee! David Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.37
Richard Young catches David Sullivan on the ankles. Richard Young is given a warning by the referee! David Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.40
Richard Young catches David Sullivan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.46
Duncan Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro puts a great ball through. Duncan Morrison runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Billy Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes hits a low pass to Martin Deane. Martin Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
25.3%
49.3%
25.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Burley of Stenhousemuir

Match Ratings
1.Gianluigi Negro (GK)
6
2.Edoardo Passoni (DEF)yellow card
5
3.David Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Aglietti (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Gavin Ritchie (MID)
7
6.Duncan Morrison (MID)
7
7.Claudio Alonso (MID)yellow card
7
8.Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID)
6
9.Richard James (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Niven (ATT)
7
11.Callum Burley (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Andy Inglis (DEF)
6
13.Arnauld Valois (DEF)
6
14.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6

1.David White (GK)
6
2.John Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
4.Garry Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Booth (DEF)
6
6.Omer Green (MID)
6
7.Billy Booth (MID)
7
8.Billy Hutchison (MID)yellow card
6
9.Richard Young (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Craig Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11.Martin Deane (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Hendry (GK)
0
13.Gary Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.Garry Burley (ATT)
0