Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 18,971 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Kevin Bremner clumsily knocks into Craig Cleland. Kevin Bremner is warned by the referee! Craig Cleland runs off the knock.
4.16
0-0Kevin Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard passes the ball forward to Colin Niven. Colin Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Davy Karnebeek easily smothers it.
9.45
Richard Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Victor Soler easily picks it out of the air!
10.10
0-0Stuart Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.17
Neil Hendry clumsily knocks into Kevin Bremner. Neil Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.15
0-0Colin Mason passes the ball forward to Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland makes a probing pass to Neil Hendry but he's offside!
24.56
Patricio Tapella passes the ball forward to Callum Law. Callum Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Cleland but he's offside!
26.28
0-0Colin Mason comes in with a late challenge on Scott Henderson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.28
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
32.39
Patricio Tapella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law sees a break and surges forward. Callum Law shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.31
Scott Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Davy Karnebeek manages to gather it comfortably.
40.02
David Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to David Tavares. David Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
42.43
Oliver Dehm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell threads the ball through to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Craig Cleland but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
48.44
0-0Richard Law chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.22
1-0Kwami Pericard knocks the ball forward to Colin Niven. Colin Niven lofts in a cross ball towards David Tavares. David Tavares directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.24
Callum Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Henderson.
59.45
Stuart Brady makes a probing pass to Colin Mason. Colin Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.04
Richard Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Niven. Colin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Davy Karnebeek.
67.43
Scott Henderson barges into Craig Cleland. Scott Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Craig Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.56
Airdrieonians are easily keeping Greenock Morton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.24
Kevin Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Bremner makes a simple pass to David Tavares. David Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.31
Callum Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.02
Kevin Bremner threads the ball through to Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.15
Callum Law chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Cleland. Craig Cleland flicks the ball with his head but somehow Victor Soler manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.2%
47.1%
24.7%
Scorers