Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 20,430 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off!
12.54
0-0Scott Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma makes a probing pass to Callum McCoist but he's offside!
15.41
0-0Cristiano Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.52
0-0Carlton Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma powers a header at goal but somehow Neil Campbell manages to keep it out.
20.06
0-0Pedro Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Faria. Manuel Faria goes all the way! Manuel Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.44
Stephen Mccall threads the ball through to Cristiano Alves. Cristiano Alves makes a simple pass to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
26.47
0-1Cristiano Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Faria. Manuel Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.37
0-1Ayr United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
39.23
Alex Telfer sees space and advances. Alex Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Roma but he's offside!
40.25
Scott Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Paul James takes it forward alone. Paul James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Airdrieonians start the second half!
51.38
Paul James makes a probing pass to Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Mccall.
55.33
Carlton Ripley brings the ball forward. Carlton Ripley brings the ball forward. Carlton Ripley goes all the way! Carlton Ripley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.12
Paul James knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.31
Stephen Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Alves. Cristiano Alves surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.40
Ahmed Zimmerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Alves. Cristiano Alves makes a simple pass to Manuel Faria. Manuel Faria shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alex Strachan!
79.16
Dominic Burley passes the ball forward to Paul James. Paul James chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist threads the ball through to Eddy Roma but he's offside!
81.46
Paul James makes a probing pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Neil Campbell manages to keep it out.
84.14
0-1Dominic Burley clumsily knocks into Manuel Faria. The referee calls over Dominic Burley and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.25
0-1Scott Inglis hacks Richard McStay from behind! Scott Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Richard McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
24.3%
47.3%
28.4%
Scorers
| Manuel Faria 26 |