Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,689 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Caldwell.


0.00
Dundee kick off the first half!
2.35
John Hansen makes a simple pass to Billy Booth. Billy Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Deane. Martin Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Booth who gathers it comfortably.
4.35
Billy Booth passes the ball forward to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.07
Craig Souness hacks Billy Hutchison from behind! Craig Souness is given a warning by the referee! Billy Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.56
Billy Booth comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Naysmith. The referee calls over Billy Booth and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Naysmith runs off the knock.
21.20
Maurice Van Eijk hits a low pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
24.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.34
Garry Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Federico Garavelli. Garry Gallacher is shown the yellow card! Federico Garavelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.32
Omer Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Burley. Garry Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurice Van Eijk.
34.00
Omer Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison sees Martin Deane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Deane tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
49.35
Billy Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth rushes past Scott McGrory! Billy Booth takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.06
Maurice Van Eijk catches Billy Booth on the ankles. Maurice Van Eijk is shown the yellow card! Billy Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.01
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Kuzorra replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing Scott McNeill .
61.05
Duncan Booth threads a neat ball through to Garry Burley. Garry Burley shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
69.09
Carlos Lopes pushes up the pitch. Carlos Lopes threads a neat ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.57
Billy Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Deane. Martin Deane shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.38
Martin Deane sees Richard Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Garry Booth is on top of it.
85.35
Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Martin Deane who brings the ball under control. Martin Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Booth who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
30.8%
69.2%
Play Area
30.8%
49.2%
20%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Booth of Airdrieonians

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