Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil ClelandN. Cleland53
G
captain1captain
G
43Alec GreigA. Greig
Garry McCoistG. McCoist69
D
2
D
49Alex HendryA. Hendry
Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde53
D
3
D
42Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Stephen HansenS. Hansen48
D
4
D
41Paul MorrisonP. Morrison
Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson47
D
5
D
39Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes54
M
6
M
51David GemmellD. Gemmell
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist45
M
7
M
43Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan
Alec NivenA. Niven41
M
8
M
42Garry GreigG. Greig
Neil FergusonN. Ferguson41
M
9
A
47Gary YoungG. Young
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner48
A
10
A
45Dominic HendersonD. Henderson
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes44
A
11
A
38Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie
 
Billy SullivanB. Sullivan46
G
12
M
39David SounessD. Souness
Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison44
D
13
M
39Alexander JackA. Jack
Stuart McNeillS. McNeill41
D
14
M
39Don GlassD. Glass

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Elgin City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
2.33
Duncan Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Sullivan shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
3.26
Alex Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Garry Greig who takes it down. Garry Greig runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Greig shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.15
Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Garry Greig. With imagination, Garry Greig laces a weighted ball forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.18
David Gemmell hits a low pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gavin Ritchie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Stephen Hansen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
16.34
Duncan Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.47
Alec Niven makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.17
Garry Greig sees a break and surges forward. Garry Greig whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dominic Henderson! That brings them level!
27.05
Garry Greig makes an attacking run forward. Garry Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry McCoist.
32.00
Duncan McCoist sees space and advances. Duncan McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
33.05
David Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.24
Alex Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Garry Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Greig flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Ritchie collects the pass. Gavin Ritchie shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elgin City!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with David Souness replacing Alex Hendry. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City kick off!
47.37
Neil Ferguson makes a simple pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
54.45
Stephen Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Mccall.
57.01
David Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Alec Niven. The referee brings David Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.48
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing Dominic Henderson .
65.34
Paul Morrison knocks the ball forward to Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
66.38
Garry Greig threads a neat ball through to Don Glass. Don Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.17
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.14
Duncan McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Greig who gathers it comfortably.
72.27
Stephen Hansen threads the ball through to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.20
Stephen Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Duncan McCoist collects the pass. Duncan McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes connects with a diving header but is denied by Alec Greig. Excellent save.
77.58
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alexander Jack replacing Garry Greig .
78.67
Brutil Van Der Meyde decides to run forward with the ball. Brutil Van Der Meyde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Greig who gathers it comfortably.
81.12
Duncan Davidson threads a neat ball through to Alec Niven. Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.21
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner threads the ball through to Duncan Mcinnes but he's offside!
90.00
Duncan Mcinnes catches Stuart Mccall on the ankles. Duncan Mcinnes is warned by the referee! Stuart Mccall carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Elgin City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%

Scorers
Duncan Mcinnes 20, 72
Dominic Henderson 24
Gavin Ritchie 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mcinnes of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Neil Cleland (GK)
6
2.Garry McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hansen (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Duncan McCoist (MID)
7
8.Alec Niven (MID)
7
9.Neil Ferguson (MID)
7
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Billy Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
0
14.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
0

1.Alec Greig (GK)
6
2.Alex Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Mccall (DEF)
6
4.Paul Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.David Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
8.Garry Greig (MID)
9
9.Gary Young (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Henderson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Souness (MID)
6
13.Alexander Jack (MID)
6
14.Don Glass (MID)
6