Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| James Smith | James Smith | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Evangelos Taoulas | E. Taoulas |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Paul Liddell | P. Liddell | |||||||||
| Hugo Garba | H. Garba |  | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Justin Cox | J. Cox |  | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Stephen Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Patricio Merino | P. Merino |  | 78 | A | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Richard Glass | R. Glass | |||||||||
| Ivan Seric | I. Seric |  | 80 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Billy James | B. James | |||||||||
| Samuel Ndiefi | S. Ndiefi |  | 81 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Matthew Edusei | M. Edusei |  | 78 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Kevin McCoist | K. McCoist | |||||||||
| Dumitru Belodedici | D. Belodedici |  | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Alec Matteo | A. Matteo | |||||||||
| Philippe Jurion | P. Jurion |  | 84 | A | | 9 | | M | 65 | | Alex Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Halim Boumedienne | H. Boumedienne |  | 83 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Gavin Law | G. Law | |||||||||
| Stephan Nyarko | S. Nyarko | | 79 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Martin Ramirez | M. Ramirez | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 18,604 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
8.06
0-0Hugo Garba sees space and advances. Hugo Garba kicks a strong pass forward to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Paul Liddell manages to keep it out.
9.39
0-0Patricio Merino comes in with a late challenge on Stephen James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.20
0-0Patricio Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion goes all the way! Philippe Jurion takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
21.01
0-0Alec Matteo threads the ball through to Gavin Law. Gavin Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Evangelos Taoulas who gathers it comfortably.
24.06
Kevin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Law. Gavin Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.09
Patricio Merino threads the ball through to Dumitru Belodedici. Dumitru Belodedici deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Glass.
27.47
Matthew Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.13
1-0Hugo Garba passes the ball forward to Dumitru Belodedici. Dumitru Belodedici knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.38
Alec Matteo surges forward with the ball. Alec Matteo threads the ball through to Gavin Law. Gavin Law makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Evangelos Taoulas easily smothers it!
38.25
Ivan Seric chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Paul Liddell easily smothers it!
40.20
Hugo Garba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.09
John Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan threads the ball through to Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez goes all the way! Martin Ramirez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Martin Ramirez scores for Stranraer!!
45.00
Justin Cox kicks a strong pass forward to Dumitru Belodedici. Dumitru Belodedici chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the second half underway!
48.34
Patricio Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Seric. Ivan Seric threads the ball through to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.52
Matthew Edusei brings the ball forward. Matthew Edusei shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Paul Liddell manages to gather it comfortably.
57.23
Matthew Edusei kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.01
Richard Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
61.37
Billy James makes a beautiful solo run. Billy James chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Law. Gavin Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.22
Matthew Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Paul Liddell.
66.22
Hugo Garba flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.05
Hugo Garba threads the ball through to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
69.30
3-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.21
3-2Hugo Garba barges into Martin Ramirez. Hugo Garba is warned by the referee! Martin Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.38
3-2Alex Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Law. Gavin Law threads the ball through to Martin Ramirez but he's offside!
77.36
Patricio Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dumitru Belodedici. Dumitru Belodedici makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko shoots from distance but it flies wide!
79.24
Justin Cox chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.57
Justin Cox passes the ball forward to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei makes a probing pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.05
Samuel Ndiefi sees space and advances. Samuel Ndiefi lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
30.6%
38.8%
30.6%
Scorers
| Halim Boumedienne 30, 48 Philippe Jurion 57 Stephan Nyarko 82, 89 | Martin Ramirez 42 Gavin Law 61 |