Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Airdrieonians. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
8.06
0-0Patricio Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Seric. Ivan Seric flicks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.51
0-0St. Johnstone are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.55
0-0Matthew Edusei makes a probing pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stuart Caldwell easily smothers it.
14.50
0-0Ivan Seric flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.43
0-0Matthew Edusei barges into Gabriel Marcelino. Matthew Edusei is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Marcelino runs off the knock.
22.08
0-1Samuel Ndiefi surges forward with the ball. Samuel Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephan Nyarko!
28.33
Sergio Lima passes the ball forward to Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard flicks the ball with his head but Evangelos Taoulas is on top of it.
33.10
Samuel Ndiefi kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne powers a header at goal. Stuart Caldwell easily picks it out of the air!
34.31
Patricio Merino knocks the ball forward to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei surges forward with the ball. Matthew Edusei tries a spectacular long range effort but Stuart Caldwell is on top of it.
38.33
George Belodedici threads the ball through to Bob Renard. Bob Renard shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
Dumitru Belodedici chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from 25 yards but Stuart Caldwell is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
47.06
Samuel Ndiefi chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
48.06
Dumitru Belodedici brings the ball forward. Dumitru Belodedici shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.00
Scott Young knocks the ball forward to George Belodedici. George Belodedici knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Garba.
51.27
0-1Bob Renard catches Justin Cox on the ankles. The referee calls over Bob Renard and shows him a yellow card! Justin Cox stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.22
Scott Young kicks a strong pass forward to George Belodedici. George Belodedici controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.26
George Belodedici makes a simple pass to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini lofts in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard heads the ball goalwards. Evangelos Taoulas easily picks it out of the air!
60.08
Patricio Merino makes a probing pass to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Young.
61.24
Matthew Edusei advances with the ball. Matthew Edusei lofts in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Stuart Caldwell!
63.29
Stephan Nyarko comes in with a late challenge on Scott Young. Stephan Nyarko is shown the yellow card! Scott Young runs off the knock.
66.10
Ivan Seric sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Seric knocks in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Caldwell.
69.31
Dave Granville flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima takes it forward alone. Sergio Lima goes all the way! Sergio Lima rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.01
Moustapha Amzine kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Bob Renard. Bob Renard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Garba.
73.34
Sergio Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets knocks in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pier Giovanni Amerini!
79.32
Samuel Ndiefi threads the ball through to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.04
Fabio Alves Jairzinho advances with the ball. Fabio Alves Jairzinho knocks the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Amerini. Pier Giovanni Amerini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.45
Sergio Lima passes the ball forward to Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets whips in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Evangelos Taoulas manages to keep it out.
85.37
George Belodedici controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.58
Moustapha Amzine chips the ball to his team mate, George Belodedici. George Belodedici knocks the ball forward to Bob Renard. Bob Renard shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%
Scorers