Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
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| Alex Naysmith | A. Naysmith |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Billy Mccall | B. Mccall | |||||||||
| Matt Brady | M. Brady | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Gavin Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Gary Souness | G. Souness | | 59 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Stuart Hopkin | S. Hopkin | ||||||||
| Antonio Antunes | A. Antunes |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | | D | 50 | | Nuno Faria | N. Faria | ||||||||
| Max Jobson | M. Jobson |  | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Matt Hutchison | M. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Craig Brady | C. Brady | | 57 | M | | 6 | | D | 41 | | Kevin Morrison | K. Morrison | |||||||||
| Colin Dalglish | C. Dalglish | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Wes Jess | W. Jess | |||||||||
| Felipe Santos | F. Santos |  | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Craig Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Craig Inglis | C. Inglis | | 60 | A | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Paul Dickov | P. Dickov | |||||||||
| Craig Thomson | C. Thomson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | John Booth | J. Booth | |||||||||
| Richard Gallacher | R. Gallacher | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Colin Ferguson | C. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Steffen Wieczorek | S. Wieczorek |  | 49 | D | | 12 | | A | 48 | | Billy McStay | B. McStay | |||||||||
| Craig Rae | C. Rae | | 47 | G | | 13 | | G | 47 | | Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Callum Hendry | C. Hendry | | 46 | A | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Duncan White | D. White | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,544 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 Stuart Davidson.
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 Stuart Davidson.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off the first half!
3.17
0-0Felipe Santos threads a neat ball through to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson plays a quick one-two with Craig Inglis and rushes in on goal... Stuart Hopkin barges into Craig Thomson. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
3.17
0-0The referee points to the spot..
4.53
1-0Richard Gallacher takes a long run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.40
1-0Gary Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Brady. Craig Brady sees Craig Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis rushes past Gavin Mckinlay! Craig Inglis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.15
Paul Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
10.37
1-0Craig Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Antunes.
12.29
Paul Dickov surges forward with the ball. Paul Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Alex Naysmith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.26
Craig Brady makes a simple pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Inglis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.02
2-1Colin Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher plays a one-two with Craig Inglis and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Richard Gallacher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
38.19
Craig Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Brady shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Billy Mccall manages to gather it.
42.03
Craig Collins laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson plays a quick one-two with John Booth and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin Ferguson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.17
2-1Matt Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Collins. Craig Collins chips the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Antonio Antunes and the loose ball is cleared up field.
45.00
Antonio Antunes makes a simple pass to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Richard Gallacher who takes it down. Richard Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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!
54.34
Max Jobson picks a pass forward to Felipe Santos. Felipe Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
57.41
Matt Brady threads a neat ball through to Felipe Santos. Felipe Santos flicks a high pass forward to Craig Inglis who brings the ball neatly under control. Craig Inglis advances inside the box! Craig Inglis takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.50
Paul Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from John Booth provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.32
66.57
Craig Collins threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.26
Colin Dalglish makes a probing pass to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
72.15
Nuno Faria flicks a high pass forward. Wes Jess controls it well on his chest. Wes Jess plays the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Jobson.
73.06
Paul Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Ferguson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Paul Dickov provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.49
Craig Brady brings the ball forward. Craig Brady shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Billy Mccall manages to gather it easily.
78.52
Wes Jess flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ferguson collects the pass. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Brady.
79.41
Craig Brady brings the ball forward. Craig Brady plays a quick one-two with Craig Inglis and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Craig Brady provides some space. He shoots at goal. Billy Mccall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.06
Craig Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis sees Craig Thomson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
25.3%
50.6%
24.1%
Scorers
| Richard Gallacher 5 (p) Craig Inglis 21 Craig Brady 79 | John Booth 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Brady of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
| 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) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Colin Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felipe Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Inglis (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Craig Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Gallacher (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Steffen Wieczorek (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Rae (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Mccall (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Jess (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | John Booth (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hendry (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan White (GK) | 0 | |