Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alex NaysmithA. Naysmith60
G
1
G
57Billy MccallB. Mccall
Matt BradyM. Brady59
D
2
D
55Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Gary SounessG. Souness59
D
captain3
D
53Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson
Antonio AntunesA. Antunes55
D
4captain
D
52Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Callum WhiteC. White54
D
5
D
50Nuno FariaN. Faria
Colin DalglishC. Dalglish55
M
6
D
42Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison
Stuart LiddellS. Liddell55
M
7
M
65Dominic LiddellD. Liddell
Alec BradyA. Brady51
M
8
M
60Gregoor De VisserG. De Visser
Richard JamesR. James59
A
9
M
49Paul DickovP. Dickov
Richard GallacherR. Gallacher47
A
10
A
65John BoothJ. Booth
Callum HendryC. Hendry46
A
11
A
54Colin FergusonC. Ferguson
 
Scott ThomsonS. Thomson58
G
12
A
53Fabrice AngelettiF. Angeletti
Max JobsonM. Jobson54
D
13
G
47Duncan WhiteD. White
Craig McCoistC. McCoist50
M
14
A
47Billy McStayB. McStay

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Ross County. A crowd of 3,958 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Inglis.


0.00
Ross County start the game by kicking off the first half!
16.29
Gary Souness takes it forward alone. Gary Souness sees space and advances. Gary Souness plays a one-two with Callum Hendry and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gary Souness provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.31
Gregoor De Visser flicks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.20
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Colin Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Souness.
33.51
Paul Dickov hits a low pass to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shoots from long range. Good keeping from Alex Naysmith as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.53
Gregoor De Visser takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Matt Brady reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.03
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. John Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Booth shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
39.02
Colin Ferguson hacks Gary Souness from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Souness runs off the knock.
42.48
Alec Brady threads a neat ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
47.10
Gavin Mckinlay catches Richard Gallacher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.26
Alec Brady comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Liddell. The referee brings Alec Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Liddell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.36
Gregoor De Visser plays the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Brady.
53.09
Gregoor De Visser makes an attacking run forward. Gregoor De Visser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
59.53
Ross County are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
63.48
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Ferguson plays a quick one-two with John Booth and rushes in on goal... Colin Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.15
Stephen Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser hits a low pass to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum White.
78.58
Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry comfortably collects the pass. Callum Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.36
Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward to Callum Hendry who brings the ball under control. Callum Hendry threads the ball through into the box. Richard Gallacher comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
81.08
Antonio Antunes hits a low pass to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish makes a probing pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.26
Matt Hutchison makes a strong solo run forward. Matt Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Ross County
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
26.4%
50%
23.6%

Scorers
Richard Gallacher 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Gallacher of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Alex Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Matt Brady (DEF)
6
3.Gary Souness (DEF)
8
4.Antonio Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Callum White (DEF)
6
6.Colin Dalglish (MID)
6
7.Stuart Liddell (MID)
6
8.Alec Brady (MID)
7
9.Richard James (ATT)
6
10.Richard Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Callum Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Scott Thomson (GK)
0
13.Max Jobson (DEF)
0
14.Craig McCoist (MID)
0

1.Billy Mccall (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Faria (DEF)
6
6.Matt Hutchison (DEF)
7
7.Dominic Liddell (MID)
7
8.Gregoor De Visser (MID)
8
9.Paul Dickov (MID)
7
10.John Booth (ATT)
6
11.Colin Ferguson (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Fabrice Angeletti (ATT)
0
13.Duncan White (GK)
0
14.Billy McStay (ATT)
0