Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 19,731 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the match underway!
3.53
0-0Richard Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
4.37
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.18
0-0Richard Law clumsily knocks into Dominic Ferguson. Richard Law is warned by the referee! Dominic Ferguson runs off the knock.
9.03
0-0Richard Burley advances with the ball. Richard Burley shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.22
0-0Dominic Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Rob Bisseling. Rob Bisseling controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Soler!
16.34
0-0Neil Greig barges into Anton Van Der Meyde. Neil Greig is shown the yellow card! Anton Van Der Meyde runs off the knock.
18.01
Ayr United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Airdrieonians's defence.
32.18
Kwami Pericard flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Colin Niven. Colin Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.47
Richard Burley knocks the ball forward to Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head but Scott Meiklejohn is on top of it.
36.11
Luke Plowright makes a probing pass to Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard decides to run forward with the ball. Kwami Pericard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.28
Jose Martinez makes a simple pass to Peter Richards. Peter Richards makes a simple pass to Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson goes all the way! Stuart Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Soler!
40.56
Richard Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
44.13
0-1Richard Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Ayr United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.11
Richard Law kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Niven. Colin Niven shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
51.01
Richard Burley makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.15
Richard Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Niven. Colin Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.26
Billy Hopkin makes a probing pass to Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand flicks the ball with his head. Scott Meiklejohn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.31
Richard Burley passes the ball forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
84.10
Scott Henderson sees space and advances. Scott Henderson takes it forward alone. Scott Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.06
Rob Bisseling comes in with a late challenge on Scott Henderson. The referee calls over Rob Bisseling and warns him to calm down! Scott Henderson runs off the knock.
90.00
Colin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Hopkin.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
32.4%
51.5%
16.2%
Scorers