Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 19,000 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
0-0Samuel Ndiefi knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Justin Cox.
6.19
0-0Yassine Murati passes the ball forward to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by D. Santos Dunga.
8.00
Oscar Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah shoots from long range but it is tipped over by D. Santos Dunga.
9.05
Justin Cox makes a beautiful solo run. Justin Cox chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow D. Santos Dunga manages to keep it out.
16.39
0-0Gabriel Ruiz clumsily knocks into Ricardo Burgos. The referee calls over Gabriel Ruiz and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Burgos runs off the knock.
20.28
Andres Alvarado makes a simple pass to Oscar Ferrari. Oscar Ferrari makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to D. Santos Dunga who gathers it comfortably.
22.15
1-0Rodrigo Salas chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz threads the ball through to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.14
1-0Andreas Allback controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.31
Andreas Allback makes a simple pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piotr Radomski.
30.32
Samuel Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piotr Radomski.
34.22
Yassine Murati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah shoots from long range but it is miles over!
36.47
Rodrigo Salas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
47.38
Mast H. Amunike knocks the ball to his team mate, Andreas Allback. Andreas Allback chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
51.24
1-0Andreas Allback catches Yassine Murati on the ankles. Andreas Allback is shown the yellow card! Yassine Murati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.29
Yassine Murati hacks Matthew Edusei from behind! The referee calls over Yassine Murati and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Edusei stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.19
Mast H. Amunike makes a probing pass to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Ndiefi whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Guillermo Garrido!
61.17
Santiago Tapia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Ferrari. Oscar Ferrari makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.36
Andreas Allback knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Guillermo Garrido is on top of it.
71.45
Justin Cox powers a long ball forward. Mohammed Appiah shoots from distance. Magnificent save by D. Santos Dunga!
72.02
Matthew Edusei makes a simple pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne shoots from long range but Guillermo Garrido is on top of it.
75.58
Samuel Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
79.16
Matthew Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Guillermo Garrido has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.27
Oscar Ferrari brings the ball forward. Oscar Ferrari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.29
Ricardo Burgos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion lofts in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
87.59
Tomislav Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Guillermo Garrido is on top of it.
89.53
Tomislav Boksic hacks Gabriel Ruiz from behind! Tomislav Boksic is warned by the referee! Gabriel Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
31.6%
42.1%
26.3%
Scorers