Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
James ClaytonJames Clayton David Jacobs David Jacobs
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill66
G
1
G
70Dominic BremnerD. Bremner
Matt LawM. Law69
D
2
D
70Andy SullivanA. Sullivan
Hauke SchnellingerH. Schnellinger70
D
3
D
69Colin LawC. Law
Hugo SantosH. Santos65
D
4
D
72Richard StrachanR. Strachan
Andy StrachanA. Strachan72
D
5captain
M
70Alex NivenA. Niven
Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn69
M
6
M
77Dominic BradyD. Brady
Kevin AelbrechtK. Aelbrecht70
M
captain7
M
75Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Geoffroy BréchetG. Bréchet64
M
8
M
71Armin SchraderA. Schrader
Alec LawA. Law75
A
9
A
78Don BurleyD. Burley
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson71
A
10
A
71Gaspar RegoG. Rego
Wim Van HimstW. Van Himst73
A
11
A
70Marino LobontM. Lobont
 
Nicolas BabbelN. Babbel65
D
12
D
68Sergio JohnsonS. Johnson
Don HendersonD. Henderson64
M
13
M
69Viktor IllugasonV. Illugason
Samir BöhmS. Böhm65
A
14
A
69Carlton FlintlockC. Flintlock

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 19,177 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the match underway!
3.20
Kevin Aelbrecht threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law tries a spectacular long range effort. Dominic Bremner gets down and covers it.
15.03
Geoffroy Bréchet sees a break and surges forward. Geoffroy Bréchet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.38
Richard Strachan knocks the ball forward to Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader flicks a high ball forward to Don Burley who takes it down. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.31
Hauke Schnellinger hits a low pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Alec Law. Alec Law shoots from 20 yards but Dominic Bremner reads it well. Fabulous stop!
26.43
Hauke Schnellinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst decides to run forward with the ball. Wim Van Himst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.42
Dominic Brady sees Stephen Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Schrader. Armin Schrader heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.24
Stephen Hendry picks a pass forward to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego heads the ball goalwards but Matt Law is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.45
Matt Law makes a probing pass to Geoffroy Bréchet. Geoffroy Bréchet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Geoffroy Bréchet knocks in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
36.44
Garry Meiklejohn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
44.16
Hauke Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward to Geoffroy Bréchet who brings the ball under control. Geoffroy Bréchet threads a neat ball through to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Dominic Bremner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Motherwell start the second half!
47.20
Alex Niven flicks a high pass forward. Marino Lobont holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Lobont controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Dominic Gemmill gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
48.21
Kevin Aelbrecht threads a neat ball through to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst beats his man to it with a header but Dominic Bremner reads it well. He makes it look easy!
53.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Brady plays the ball forward to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego shoots from outside the area. Dominic Gemmill easily gets down and covers it.
54.14
Garry Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Wim Van Himst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wim Van Himst whips in a cross ball towards Geoffroy Bréchet. Geoffroy Bréchet rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.40
Hugo Santos knocks the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dominic Bremner picks it out of the air!
60.12
Motherwell have made a substitution with Don Henderson replacing Garry Meiklejohn .Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Carlton Flintlock replacing Marino Lobont .
61.16
Dominic Brady flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hendry who takes it down. Stephen Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dominic Gemmill comfortably gets down and covers it.
65.21
Richard Strachan runs forward with the ball. Richard Strachan surges forward with the ball. Richard Strachan shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.54
Colin Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Don Burley. Don Burley edges inside the box! Matt Law barges into Don Burley. Don Burley appeals for a penalty! Given!!
66.54
The referee points to the spot..
68.48
Carlton Flintlock takes a stuttering run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
69.16
Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Schnellinger. Hauke Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
72.56
Hauke Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Wim Van Himst collects the pass. Wim Van Himst flicks a high pass forward. Don Henderson collects the pass. Don Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Dominic Bremner!
73.11
Alec Law hacks Andy Sullivan from behind! The referee calls over Alec Law and shows him a yellow card! Andy Sullivan runs off the knock.
77.42
Motherwell have made a substitution with Nicolas Babbel replacing Matt Law .
78.46
Richard Strachan sees Gaspar Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Rego threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
79.06
Gaspar Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.27
Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Don Burley. Don Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
85.04
Kevin Aelbrecht sees Don Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Dominic Bremner. Excellent save.
89.46
Kevin Aelbrecht plays the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson plays a one-two with Geoffroy Bréchet and advances towards the goal... Colin Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Dominic Bremner.
90.00
Dominic Brady threads the ball through to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Gemmill manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Airdrieonians
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers
Wim Van Himst 44
Armin Schrader 27
Carlton Flintlock 68 (p), 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Bremner of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Gemmill (GK)
7
2.Matt Law (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Schnellinger (DEF)
7
4.Hugo Santos (DEF)
6
5.Andy Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
8
7.Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
6
8.Geoffroy Bréchet (MID)
7
9.Alec Law (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Colin Ferguson (ATT)
7
11.Wim Van Himst (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicolas Babbel (DEF)
6
13.Don Henderson (MID)
6
14.Samir Böhm (ATT)
0

1.Dominic Bremner (GK)
9
2.Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Colin Law (DEF)
6
4.Richard Strachan (DEF)
7
5.Alex Niven (MID)
6
6.Dominic Brady (MID)
6
7.Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
8.Armin Schrader (MID)goal scored
8
9.Don Burley (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Rego (ATT)
7
11.Marino Lobont (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Johnson (DEF)
0
13.Viktor Illugason (MID)
0
14.Carlton Flintlock (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8