Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 20,332 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
3.04
0-0Samuel Ndiefi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.22
0-0Matthew Edusei kicks a strong pass forward to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stuart Cleland easily picks it out of the air!
10.16
1-0Hugo Garba kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.11
1-0Samuel Mercado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jooseppi Wegelius who gathers it comfortably.
21.23
1-0Matthew Edusei knocks the ball forward to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino passes the ball forward but Philippe Jurion is offside!
22.51
Matthew Edusei makes a probing pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Philippe Jurion!
26.21
Paul Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Unger. Ramon Unger knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma lofts in a cross ball towards Simion Noica. Simion Noica is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.10
Matthew Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino makes a simple pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.04
Justin Cox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christos Xanthopoulos.
33.29
Samuel Mercado takes it forward alone. Samuel Mercado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jooseppi Wegelius had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
38.02
Ivan Seric makes a simple pass to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino goes all the way! Patricio Merino rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.30
Hugo Garba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stuart Cleland easily smothers it.
42.10
Ramon Unger knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddy Roma. Eddy Roma tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.57
Julian Ramirez makes a probing pass to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Airdrieonians start the second half!
47.39
Matthew Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.51
Ivan Seric passes the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Cleland!
59.28
Hugo Garba passes the ball forward to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Cleland!
61.08
2-1Claudio Gonzalez hacks Eddy Roma from behind! The referee calls over Claudio Gonzalez and warns him to calm down! Eddy Roma runs off the knock.
65.42
Christopher Schilling flicks the ball to his team mate, Fouzi El-Khalej. Fouzi El-Khalej sees a break and surges forward. Fouzi El-Khalej lofts in a cross ball towards Simion Noica. Simion Noica is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Jooseppi Wegelius has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.28
Ivan Seric advances with the ball. Ivan Seric sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.47
Claudio Gonzalez powers a long ball forward. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
79.21
Matthew Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
84.19
Hugo Garba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei brings the ball forward. Matthew Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion but the linesman indicates offside!
85.19
Hugo Garba passes the ball forward to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei passes the ball forward to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.2%
30.8%
Play Area
25.6%
43.6%
30.8%
Scorers
| Philippe Jurion 10, 23 | Eddy Roma 33 Simion Noica 65 |