Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 17,532 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0St Mirren kick off and get the first half underway!
4.56
0-0St Mirren are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.39
0-0Peter Emerton chips the ball to his team mate, Bojan Pringle. Bojan Pringle flicks the ball to his team mate, Doru Fidatof. Doru Fidatof knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
9.25
0-0Tonton Osmanowski threads the ball through to Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefaan Jbari who gathers it comfortably.
10.48
0-1Tarik Fertout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard plays a perfect one-two with Abel Neves and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Yves Elzéard tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.21
0-1Tarik Bezzai flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Fertout. Tarik Fertout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Laurent Bodart. Laurent Bodart shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Don Sullivan!
20.13
Tarik Fertout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Neves. Abel Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Don Sullivan.
22.56
Bojan Pringle sees a break and surges forward. Bojan Pringle knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Stefanidis. Nikos Stefanidis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.11
Miguel Camacho knocks the ball forward to Abel Neves. Abel Neves shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.49
Miguel Camacho knocks the ball forward to Laurent Bodart. Laurent Bodart shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.02
Peter Emerton makes a probing pass to Bojan Pringle. Bojan Pringle kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.55
Billy Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Fertout. Tarik Fertout makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.27
Tonton Osmanowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Stefanidis. Nikos Stefanidis shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
36.11
Bojan Pringle knocks the ball to his team mate, Doru Fidatof. Doru Fidatof shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.21
0-1Edgar Oliveira catches Tobias Eilts on the ankles. Edgar Oliveira is given a warning by the referee! Tobias Eilts stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.37
Tarik Bezzai decides to run forward with the ball. Tarik Bezzai threads the ball through to Abel Neves. Abel Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Don Sullivan easily smothers it!
44.53
Enrique Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Neves. Abel Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. Abel Neves scores for St Mirren!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
48.49
Miguel Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard shoots from distance. Don Sullivan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.26
Gonçalo Guevara threads the ball through to Don Mason. Don Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Doru Fidatof. Doru Fidatof controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.53
Gonçalo Guevara threads the ball through to Tonton Osmanowski. Tonton Osmanowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.51
Tonton Osmanowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikos Stefanidis. Nikos Stefanidis goes all the way! Nikos Stefanidis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.57
Billy Mckinlay advances with the ball. Billy Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Abel Neves. Abel Neves plays a perfect one-two with Laurent Bodart and rushes in on goal... Abel Neves takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.00
Enrique Hierro passes the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.10
Tarik Fertout knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Bodart. Laurent Bodart finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
78.53
Enrique Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Neves. Abel Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. Abel Neves scores for St Mirren!!
84.16
Tarik Fertout passes the ball forward to Laurent Bodart. Laurent Bodart shoots from distance but it is miles over!
85.38
Peter Emerton sees space and advances. Peter Emerton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikos Stefanidis. Nikos Stefanidis shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.10
Peter Emerton flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamine Marchand. Lamine Marchand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Doru Fidatof. Doru Fidatof shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Stefaan Jbari easily smothers it!
89.58
Tarik Bezzai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Fertout. Tarik Fertout kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Neves. Abel Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
31.9%
45.1%
23.1%
Scorers
| Nikos Stefanidis 61 | Pierre-Yves Elzéard 10, 48 Abel Neves 45, 79 |