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 Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 20,635 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the match!
3.01
0-0Alloa Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.11
0-0Matt Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Holloway. Danny Holloway knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Burgos.
6.14
0-0Rodrigo Vieira sees space and advances. Rodrigo Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Danny Holloway. Danny Holloway is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. D. Santos Dunga easily smothers it.
10.39
1-0Raphael Hafner knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.30
Matthew Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.43
1-0Matthew Edusei takes it forward alone. Matthew Edusei plays a perfect one-two with Stephan Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Matthew Edusei takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.13
Matthew Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion heads the ball goalwards. Antonio Nascimento easily picks it out of the air!
26.34
Samuel Ndiefi threads the ball through to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
27.47
Ivan Seric makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mcinnes.
28.52
Matthew Edusei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.07
1-0Danny Holloway hacks Ricardo Burgos from behind! Danny Holloway is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Burgos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.30
Samuel Ndiefi kicks a strong pass forward to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.10
Samuel Ndiefi brings the ball forward. Samuel Ndiefi whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.04
Samuel Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.28
Samuel Ndiefi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko plays a perfect one-two with Philippe Jurion and rushes in on goal... Stephan Nyarko takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
47.11
Mast H. Amunike makes a probing pass to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Antonio Nascimento easily smothers it.
48.37
Ivan Seric chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Antonio Nascimento.
53.04
Raphael Hafner sees space and advances. Raphael Hafner finds some space and shoots from distance. Raphael Hafner scores for Airdrieonians!!
57.02
Andy Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Matt Burley. Matt Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Danny Holloway. Danny Holloway is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.57
Matthew Edusei takes it forward alone. Matthew Edusei shoots from long range but somehow Antonio Nascimento manages to keep it out.
60.45
Scott Greig takes it forward alone. Scott Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish powers a header at goal but D. Santos Dunga is on top of it.
65.56
Matthew Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephan Nyarko!
71.39
Ricardo Burgos threads the ball through to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.13
Mast H. Amunike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Seric. Ivan Seric makes a simple pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.16
Ivan Seric knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Souness.
77.12
Samuel Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
78.55
Matthew Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Antonio Nascimento!
79.48
Samuel Ndiefi makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Ndiefi shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
81.45
Scott Greig barges into Samuel Ndiefi. Scott Greig is warned by the referee! Samuel Ndiefi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.01
Raphael Hafner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.37
Matt Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Holloway. Danny Holloway knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
14
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
77%
23%
Play Area
14.9%
47.3%
37.8%
Scorers
| Halim Boumedienne 10, 83 Stephan Nyarko 38, 66 Raphael Hafner 53 |