Match Report


MontroseMontrose     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BradyA. Brady51
G
1captain
G
53Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith45
D
2
D
69Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Neil LawN. Law44
D
3
D
53Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde
John DalglishJ. Dalglish40
D
4
D
48Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson
Craig SounessC. Souness36
D
5
D
48Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Scott BoothS. Booth47
M
captain6
M
54Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Colin McCoistC. McCoist45
M
7
M
45Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Gavin CollinsG. Collins42
M
8
M
41Alec NivenA. Niven
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan41
M
9
M
41Neil FergusonN. Ferguson
Paul BurleyP. Burley56
A
10
A
49Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Alec WhiteA. White45
A
11
A
44Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland44
G
12
G
46Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie44
A
13
D
45Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay43
A
14
D
41Stuart McNeillS. McNeill

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 2,536 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Ferguson.


0.00
Montrose kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
Stephen Hansen hacks Paul Burley from behind! The referee calls over Stephen Hansen and shows him a yellow card! Paul Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.56
Duncan Davidson threads a neat ball through to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Souness.
6.43
John Dalglish hacks Kevin Bremner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.39
John Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Bremner. The referee warns John Dalglish to calm down! Kevin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.39
Free kick to Airdrieonians just outside the area...
9.03
Duncan Mcinnes takes a long run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
12.46
Duncan Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Neil Law. The referee brings Duncan Mcinnes to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.30
Colin McCoist plays the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White makes a great pass forward. Paul Burley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.15
Duncan Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. With vision, Duncan McCoist laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.45
Duncan McCoist takes it forward alone. Duncan McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.22
Stephen Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Alec White. The referee calls over Stephen Hansen and warns him to calm down! Alec White stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.57
Neil Law takes a short throw-in bringing Garry Naysmith into play. Garry Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Collins controls it well on his chest. Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alec White collects the pass. Alec White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.51
Gavin Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Strachan. The referee calls over Gavin Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Kevin Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.42
Brutil Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Law.
36.32
Brutil Van Der Meyde makes a strong solo run forward. Brutil Van Der Meyde chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Dalglish.
40.32
Duncan Davidson makes a simple pass to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Bremner but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
48.16
Kevin Strachan clumsily knocks into Duncan McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan McCoist runs off the knock.
61.58
With a delightful solo run, Neil Ferguson stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.57
Craig Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Booth. Scott Booth makes a probing pass to Alec White. Alec White deftly passes the ball to Paul Burley, releasing him through on goal. Paul Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
66.45
Gavin Collins decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
67.17
John Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Colin McCoist controls it well on his chest. Colin McCoist plays the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Neil Cleland smothers it!
71.43
Gavin Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Gavin Collins. The referee brings Gavin Mcinnes to one side and gives him another warning! Gavin Collins runs off the knock.
75.23
Alec Niven knocks the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Naysmith.
78.17
Alec Niven barges into Colin McCoist. Alec Niven is warned by the referee! Colin McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.41
Kevin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.40
Colin McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White shoots from 20 yards. Neil Cleland gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
85.42
Neil Ferguson sees Kevin Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.09
Neil Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Airdrieonians
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
6
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin McCoist of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Andy Brady (GK)
6
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Neil Law (DEF)
6
4.John Dalglish (DEF)yellow card
4
5.Craig Souness (DEF)
7
6.Scott Booth (MID)
6
7.Colin McCoist (MID)
8
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
7
9.Kevin Strachan (MID)yellow card
5
10.Paul Burley (ATT)
6
11.Alec White (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13.Andy Ritchie (ATT)
0
14.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0

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