Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Galabank where Annan Athletic play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,348 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Annan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Annan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.
0.00
Annan Athletic kick off!
2.44
Felipe Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Felipe Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
4.12
Colin Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Brady.
8.51
Gary Souness comes in with a late challenge on Don Matteo. Gary Souness is warned by the referee! Don Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.31
Craig Brady sees Craig Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Thomson plays a one-two with Craig Inglis and advances towards the goal... Craig Thomson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.29
Gary Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.34
Colin Dalglish barges into Isaiah Gascoigne. Colin Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Gascoigne carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.57
Craig Brady clumsily knocks into Scott Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Mccall runs off the knock.
18.15
With a delightful solo run, Colin Davidson stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.11
Neil Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo passes the ball forward but Neil Gough is offside!
28.01
Antonio Antunes knocks the ball forward to Felipe Santos. Felipe Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.32
Neil Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Felipe Santos. The referee brings Neil Mcinnes to one side and gives him a warning! Felipe Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.41
Craig Brady hacks Colin Davidson from behind! Craig Brady is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Colin Davidson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.22
Don Matteo barges into Antonio Antunes. The referee brings Don Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.38
Neil Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Colin Davidson controls it well on his chest. Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Neil Gough who brings the ball under control. Neil Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Don Matteo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alex Naysmith is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
49.06
Isaiah Gascoigne sees space and advances. Isaiah Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
51.24
Colin Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson runs straight at the defence! Scott Mccall hacks Craig Thomson from behind! Craig Thomson appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
57.06
Scott Mccall passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.37
Scott Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Gary Souness's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.41
Corner kick to Annan Athletic. Neil Gough plays it to the near post. Antonio Antunes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
61.30
Colin Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
63.04
Neil Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Brady.
65.17
Isaiah Gascoigne hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli makes a pass forward but Neil Gough makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
67.20
Isaiah Gascoigne takes a quick throw-in, which Colin Davidson takes on the chest. Colin Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli who takes it down. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
69.30
Stephen Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli who takes it down. Maurizio Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Naysmith comfortably smothers it!
71.07
Colin Dalglish receives the ball from a throw-in from Felipe Santos. Colin Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
83.39
Richard Gallacher clumsily knocks into Stephen Campbell. The referee calls over Richard Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Stephen Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26.8%
46.3%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Thomson of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Schönenborn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Matteo (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Liddell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Mcallister (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Campbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Max Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Brady (MID) | ![]() | 3 |
| 7. | Colin Dalglish (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Felipe Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Inglis (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Craig Thomson (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Richard Gallacher (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Steffen Wieczorek (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Rae (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Matteo (MID) | 0 | |










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