Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| David Jacobs | David Jacobs | Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tómas Björgvinsson | T. Björgvinsson |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Daryl Sanders | D. Sanders |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 |  | Shane Jones | S. Jones | |||||||||
| Carlos Moya | C. Moya |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 81 |  | Samuel Santos | S. Santos | |||||||||
| Jan Jordan | J. Jordan |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 |  | Magnus Allback | M. Allback | |||||||||
| James Shields | J. Shields |  | 39 | M | | 5 | | D | 79 |  | Georg Zaussinger | G. Zaussinger | |||||||||
| Billy Johnstone | B. Johnstone | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 |  | Alfred Rizzetto | A. Rizzetto | |||||||||
| Don Hansen | D. Hansen | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 78 | | Pontus Andersson | P. Andersson | |||||||||
| Talal Fertout | T. Fertout |  | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 80 |  | Mehdi Aidoud | M. Aidoud | |||||||||
| Alex Amoah | A. Amoah |  | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Albert Pena | A. Pena | |||||||||
| David White | D. White | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 |  | Enrique Rios | E. Rios | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 79 |  | David Bakboord | D. Bakboord | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Stranraer kick off and get the match underway!
4.07
0-0Alfred Rizzetto advances with the ball. Alfred Rizzetto knocks in a cross ball towards David Bakboord. David Bakboord heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
8.25
0-0Pontus Andersson kicks a strong pass forward to David Bakboord. David Bakboord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daryl Sanders.
10.32
0-0Alfred Rizzetto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Pena. Albert Pena goes all the way! Albert Pena rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.56
Billy Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David White. David White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
15.49
0-1Shane Jones makes a beautiful solo run. Shane Jones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Bakboord. David Bakboord whips in a cross ball towards Albert Pena. Albert Pena directs the ball goalwards with his head. Albert Pena scores for Stranraer!!
24.39
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.46
Mehdi Aidoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tómas Björgvinsson who gathers it comfortably.
28.34
Daryl Sanders makes a simple pass to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone makes a simple pass to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, David White. David White tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David White!
32.25
Magnus Allback kicks a strong pass forward to Pontus Andersson. Pontus Andersson decides to run forward with the ball. Pontus Andersson knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
33.54
1-1Pontus Andersson catches Don Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Pontus Andersson and shows him a yellow card! Don Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.54
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.30
Carlos Moya passes the ball forward to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Billy Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, David White. David White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Neil Ferguson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.50
Shane Jones takes it forward alone. Shane Jones makes a probing pass to Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Moya.
45.00
Pontus Andersson knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios goes all the way! Enrique Rios tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Tómas Björgvinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the second half underway!
49.49
Daryl Sanders kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.02
2-1Don Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Don Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith but the linesman indicates offside!
54.01
James Shields surges forward with the ball. James Shields whips in a cross ball towards Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah heads the ball goalwards. Neil Ferguson easily picks it out of the air!
57.04
Pontus Andersson makes a probing pass to Albert Pena. Albert Pena finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Tómas Björgvinsson had no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
60.12
Alfred Rizzetto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Pena. Albert Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.38
2-2Shane Jones comes in with a late challenge on David White. The referee calls over Shane Jones and warns him to calm down! David White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.17
Mehdi Aidoud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Tómas Björgvinsson.
69.41
Samuel Santos makes a simple pass to Alfred Rizzetto. Alfred Rizzetto knocks the ball to his team mate, David Bakboord. David Bakboord lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
71.55
Carlos Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah knocks the ball forward to Don Naysmith but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.05
Carlos Moya makes a probing pass to Talal Fertout. Talal Fertout sees space and advances. Talal Fertout lofts in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
73.58
Samuel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pontus Andersson. Pontus Andersson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios goes all the way! Enrique Rios shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Tómas Björgvinsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.36
Georg Zaussinger kicks a strong pass forward to Mehdi Aidoud. Mehdi Aidoud makes a simple pass to Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.49
Samuel Santos comes in with a late challenge on Don Naysmith. Samuel Santos is shown the yellow card! Don Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.25
Carlos Moya knocks the ball forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to David White. David White plays a perfect one-two with Don Naysmith and rushes in on goal... David White rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Neil Ferguson!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
36%
40.4%
23.6%
Scorers
| David White 28, 34 | Albert Pena 15, 57 Enrique Rios 74 |