Match Report
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| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Dundee | Dundee | ||||||||||||||||
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| David White | D. White |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Garry Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| John Hansen | J. Hansen | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 |  | Kurt Hilgerink | K. Hilgerink | |||||||||
| Carlos Lopes | C. Lopes |  | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Maurice Van Eijk | M. Van Eijk | |||||||||
| Garry Gallacher | G. Gallacher | | 60 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 53 | | Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | ||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 54 | D | | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Callum White | C. White | ||||||||
| Omer Green | O. Green |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Billy Booth | B. Booth | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Billy Hutchison | B. Hutchison | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 |  | Nicolas Kuzorra | N. Kuzorra | |||||||||
| Richard Young | R. Young | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 |  | Jose Fortes Vega | J. Vega | |||||||||
| Craig Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Dominic Johnstone | D. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Martin Deane | M. Deane | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | David Potts | D. Potts | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 62 | G | | 12 | | D | 50 | | Dean Gilchrist | D. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | | 53 | D | | 13 | | M | 50 |  | Federico Garavelli | F. Garavelli | |||||||||
| Garry Burley | G. Burley | | 52 | A | | 14 | | M | 46 | | Dominic Young | D. Young | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,470 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Dundee are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Dundee are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Billy Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.28
Nicolas Kuzorra flicks a high ball forward to David Potts who takes it down. David Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
4.39
Nicolas Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Craig Souness controls it well on his chest. Craig Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.39
0-0Billy Booth clumsily knocks into David Potts. The referee calls over Billy Booth and warns him to calm down! David Potts runs off the knock.
8.58
0-0Jose Fortes Vega flicks a high pass forward to David Potts who brings the ball under control. David Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Lopes.
14.46
Callum White advances with the ball. Callum White brings the ball forward. Callum White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Lopes.
16.32
0-0Richard Young catches Callum White on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum White runs off the knock.
18.59
0-0Carlos Lopes hits a low pass to Billy Booth. Billy Booth flicks a high pass forward to Richard Young who brings the ball under control. Richard Young shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Garry Booth comfortably smothers it!
22.58
Duncan Booth hacks Duncan Naysmith from behind! Duncan Booth is shown the yellow card! Duncan Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.15
Billy Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but somehow Garry Booth manages to keep it out.
27.14
Richard Young hits a low pass to Martin Deane. Martin Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.48
Omer Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
42.09
Omer Green kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Garry Booth manages to gather it comfortably.
44.23
1-0Duncan Booth takes a quick throw-in. Carlos Lopes threads the ball through to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Garry Booth had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Dundee kick off!
49.11
Billy Booth flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Martin Deane. Martin Deane shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
53.25
Maurice Van Eijk hacks Richard Young from behind! Maurice Van Eijk is shown the yellow card! Richard Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.45
With imagination, Carlos Lopes plays the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Richard Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Garry Booth. Excellent save.
55.51
Callum White barges into Martin Deane. The referee brings Callum White to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.43
1-0Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Federico Garavelli replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing David Potts .
61.45
Nicolas Kuzorra sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.02
Garry Gallacher hits a low pass to Richard Young. Richard Young flicks a high ball forward to Craig Mcinnes who takes it down. Craig Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Garry Booth. Excellent save.
65.30
John Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Craig Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Martin Deane. Martin Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.19
1-0Airdrieonians are in full control of this game.
71.45
Omer Green laces a through ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young runs straight at the defence! Richard Young makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.38
2-0Scott McGrory advances with the ball. Scott McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Carlos Lopes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
76.22
2-0It's a corner kick which Craig Souness takes quickly, playing the ball short to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Billy Hutchison reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.53
Maurice Van Eijk passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Lopes.
78.26
Craig Souness hits a low pass to Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
85.49
Omer Green threads a neat ball through to Billy Booth. Billy Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.18
Billy Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Deane. Martin Deane shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
89.42
Omer Green threads the ball through to Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Garry Booth!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
26.1%
44.6%
29.3%
Scorers
| Richard Young 44, 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Young of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Booth (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Omer Green (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Hutchison (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Richard Young (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Garry Booth (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kurt Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Maurice Van Eijk (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Scott McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Callum White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Kuzorra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dean Gilchrist (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Federico Garavelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Young (MID) | 6 | |