Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 19,712 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians get the match underway!
8.01
0-1David Ceulemans kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.23
0-1Matthew Edusei threads the ball through to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
15.04
Justin Cox knocks the ball forward to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei threads the ball through to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.23
1-1Matthew Edusei makes a simple pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Guillermo Garrido is on top of it.
26.58
Rodrigo Salas knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Evangelos Taoulas easily smothers it!
27.14
Fotis Panagiotopoulos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Salas. Rodrigo Salas surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Salas shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Evangelos Taoulas!
34.43
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.45
Matthew Edusei makes a probing pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion directs the ball goalwards with his head but Guillermo Garrido is on top of it.
40.20
1-1Samuel Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abdelhadif Tasfaout.
42.36
David Ceulemans knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
53.57
David Ceulemans passes the ball forward to Liborio Nieves. Liborio Nieves tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
54.15
Rodrigo Salas makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Evangelos Taoulas easily smothers it!
67.17
Ivan Seric knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.11
Justin Cox sweeps the ball long. Philippe Jurion shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Guillermo Garrido!
77.15
1-1David Ceulemans barges into Ivan Seric. David Ceulemans is shown the yellow card! Ivan Seric stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.01
Yassine Murati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Evangelos Taoulas!
81.00
Yassine Murati knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Evangelos Taoulas manages to gather it comfortably.
83.25
Rodrigo Salas decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Salas shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.48
Claudio Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
29.2%
46.2%
24.6%
Scorers