Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Airdrieonians. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the match!
2.32
0-0Julian Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hendry.
4.17
0-0Matthew Edusei brings the ball forward. Matthew Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Manuel Fernandes!
6.10
Samuel Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.06
Ivan Seric kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from 20 yards but Manuel Fernandes is on top of it.
10.56
Matthew Edusei chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino shoots from 20 yards but somehow Manuel Fernandes manages to keep it out.
12.28
0-0David Mcallister makes a simple pass to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig knocks the ball forward to Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
18.56
Matthew Edusei makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Edusei lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
20.42
Julian Ramirez makes a simple pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne goes all the way! Halim Boumedienne tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Manuel Fernandes.
21.01
Samuel Ndiefi decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Ndiefi lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Manuel Fernandes!
22.11
Justin Cox knocks the ball forward to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Manuel Fernandes manages to keep it out.
27.35
Hugo Garba threads the ball through to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei makes a simple pass to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
28.47
Gary Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Rae. Callum Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins shoots from outside the area but Jooseppi Wegelius is on top of it.
34.12
Hugo Garba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei makes a simple pass to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
39.20
Stuart Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.03
Gary Hendry threads the ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
1-0Callum Rae surges forward with the ball. Callum Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth powers a header at goal. Jooseppi Wegelius is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
47.50
Justin Cox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Edusei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Campbell.
48.09
Matthew Edusei threads the ball through to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.18
1-0Julian Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Callum Rae. Julian Ramirez is warned by the referee! Callum Rae runs off the knock.
53.35
Sergio Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.27
Matthew Edusei kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Manuel Fernandes manages to keep it out.
60.11
1-0Airdrieonians are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.17
Justin Cox flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Seric. Ivan Seric kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.45
Claudio Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi threads the ball through to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.01
Claudio Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.16
Alex Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.12
Don Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson passes the ball forward to Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Collins!
75.23
Justin Cox threads the ball through to Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hendry.
77.57
2-1Sergio Ribeiro catches Matthew Edusei on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Edusei stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.36
Alex Dickov threads the ball through to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.23
Callum Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Booth. Kevin Booth flicks the ball with his head but Jooseppi Wegelius is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
31.5%
42.7%
25.8%
Scorers