Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alex NaysmithA. Naysmith60
G
1
G
57Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
Matt BradyM. Brady59
D
2
D
70Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Gary SounessG. Souness59
D
captain3
D
59Stuart McStayS. McStay
Antonio AntunesA. Antunes55
D
4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Max JobsonM. Jobson54
D
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Craig BradyC. Brady57
M
6
M
52Isaiah GascoigneI. Gascoigne
Colin DalglishC. Dalglish55
M
7captain
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Felipe SantosF. Santos52
M
8
M
52Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Craig InglisC. Inglis60
A
9
A
64Neil GoughN. Gough
Craig ThomsonC. Thomson54
A
10
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Richard GallacherR. Gallacher48
A
11
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
 
Steffen WieczorekS. Wieczorek49
D
12
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Craig RaeC. Rae47
G
13
D
52Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Callum HendryC. Hendry46
A
14
M
51Scott CampbellS. Campbell

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 4,469 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Caldwell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Annan Athletic get the match underway!
3.58
Antonio Antunes takes it forward alone. Antonio Antunes makes a simple pass to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.35
Gary Souness takes it forward alone. Gary Souness flicks a high ball forward to Craig Inglis who takes it down. Craig Inglis plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Craig Inglis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.42
Stephen Campbell passes the ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
21.47
Stuart McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Gascoigne. Isaiah Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gough but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.45
Stephen Campbell threads the ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Lupatelli. Antonio Antunes hacks Maurizio Lupatelli from behind! Penalty not given!!
28.32
Felipe Santos knocks the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis passes the ball forward but Craig Thomson is offside!
30.17
Neil Mcinnes hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli puts a great ball through. Don Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.49
Max Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Craig Thomson collects the pass. Craig Thomson makes a defence splitting pass to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.07
Craig Brady makes a probing pass to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson plays a one-two with Craig Inglis and rushes in on goal... Craig Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Oliver Schönenborn reads it well. Well saved!
40.39
Antonio Antunes barges into Don Matteo. The referee brings Antonio Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! Don Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.39
Free kick to Annan Athletic just outside the area...
41.27
Don Matteo slowly runs up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
45.00
Felipe Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher rushes past Scott Mccall! Richard Gallacher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Annan Athletic 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!
47.06
Felipe Santos threads a neat ball through to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. With a superhuman jump, Richard Gallacher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.27
Craig Brady sees Craig Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Thomson shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
55.41
Craig Brady barges into Colin Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.11
Colin Dalglish threads the ball through to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Oliver Schönenborn had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
60.29
Richard Gallacher hacks Stuart McStay from behind! Richard Gallacher is warned by the referee! Stuart McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.37
Scott Mccall makes a probing pass to Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli advances inside the box! Maurizio Lupatelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alex Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Annan Athletic!
71.15
Isaiah Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alex Naysmith!
72.06
Craig Brady clumsily knocks into Stephen Campbell. Craig Brady is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.27
Neil Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.50
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Callum Hendry replacing Richard Gallacher and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.06
Scott Mccall breaks forward. Scott Mccall takes it forward alone. Scott Mccall makes a great pass forward. Don Matteo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.54
With a delightful solo run, Craig Brady stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Brady deftly passes the ball to Craig Inglis, releasing him through on goal. Craig Inglis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Oliver Schönenborn reads it well. Superb keeping!
87.50
Scott Mccall sees Neil Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Mcinnes hits a low pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough advances inside the box! Neil Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
89.26
Isaiah Gascoigne sees Don Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Matteo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Don Matteo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Annan Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
27.9%

Scorers
Richard Gallacher 57
Maurizio Lupatelli 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Lupatelli of Annan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Alex Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Matt Brady (DEF)
6
3.Gary Souness (DEF)
7
4.Antonio Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Max Jobson (DEF)
6
6.Craig Brady (MID)yellow card
6
7.Colin Dalglish (MID)
7
8.Felipe Santos (MID)
7
9.Craig Inglis (ATT)
6
10.Craig Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Richard Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Steffen Wieczorek (DEF)
0
13.Craig Rae (GK)
0
14.Callum Hendry (ATT)
6

1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
7
2.Neil Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart McStay (DEF)
7
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)
9
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
8
6.Isaiah Gascoigne (MID)
7
7.Colin Davidson (MID)
7
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
9.Neil Gough (ATT)
6
10.Don Matteo (ATT)
7
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Colin Liddell (DEF)
0
13.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
14.Scott Campbell (MID)
0