Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 19,084 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both St. Johnstone and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both St. Johnstone and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.30
0-0Kevin Law decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Law knocks the ball forward to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger passes the ball forward to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Victor Soler manages to gather it comfortably.
10.43
0-1Richard Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven powers a header at goal. It's there!! Richard White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.56
0-1Kevin Law makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Law kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
16.23
Richard Law flicks the ball to his team mate, David Tavares. David Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Colin Niven scores for Airdrieonians!!
21.39
Richard Law passes the ball forward to David Tavares. David Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.54
Neil Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.03
0-3Neil Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Law. Richard Law passes the ball forward to Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Law.
34.56
Scott Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Law. Richard Law flicks the ball to his team mate, David Tavares. David Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.01
0-3Scott Young sees a break and surges forward. Scott Young makes a probing pass to Gavin Hendry but he's offside!
39.28
Andy Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Burley. Richard Burley knocks the ball forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Kevin Law makes a probing pass to Richard Burley. Richard Burley knocks the ball forward to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Greig.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
47.14
Scott Young makes a probing pass to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Soler who gathers it comfortably.
49.13
Scott Young threads the ball through to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Soler!
51.23
Gavin Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from distance but Victor Soler is on top of it.
53.55
Scott Young advances with the ball. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.42
Scott Young surges forward with the ball. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
Ronnie Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.07
Kevin Law chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright-Phillips. Ronnie Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers goes all the way! Ruud Bomers rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.05
1-3Felipe Pichichi clumsily knocks into Andy Dickov. The referee calls over Felipe Pichichi and shows him a yellow card! Andy Dickov runs off the knock.
79.58
Gavin Morton catches Colin Niven on the ankles. Gavin Morton is shown the yellow card! Colin Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.27
1-3Airdrieonians are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate St. Johnstone's defence.
84.12
Scott Young passes the ball forward to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
85.19
Richard Law takes it forward alone. Richard Law goes all the way! Richard Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard White easily smothers it!
89.08
Luke Plowright sees space and advances. Luke Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Morton.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers
| Ruud Bomers 65 | Colin Niven 10, 16, 31 |