Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 8,894 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Souness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Souness.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.20
1-0Eoin Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan advances inside the box! Mick Milligan tries a spectacular strike. Mick Milligan scores for Airdrieonians!!
9.32
1-0Joao Alves catches Eoin Sheringham on the ankles. Joao Alves is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Sheringham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.46
1-0Paul Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.34
Joao Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.03
Stephen Liddell makes a probing pass to John Brighton. John Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Mick Milligan who brings the ball under control. Mick Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.18
1-1Eoin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist collects the pass. Billy McCoist hits a low pass to Mick Milligan. Some awkward footwork from Mick Milligan provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
27.36
Alec Elliott hits a low pass to Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Campbell. Some good footwork from Scott Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Scott Bremner.
40.28
1-1Stephen Hendry brings the ball forward. Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alec Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Billy McCoist. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
40.28
1-1The referee points to the spot..
41.48
Mick Milligan steps up. It's in!! David Hopkin had no chance!!
42.04
Paul Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Paul Naysmith skips past Stephen Hendry! Some good footwork from Paul Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.30
Paul Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Scott Bremner manages to gather it.
45.00
2-1John Brighton darts forward. John Brighton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Elliott.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Forfar Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Forfar Athletic start the second half!
49.51
Guerino Tedoldi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill passes the ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Elliott.
51.12
Stephen Hendry threads the ball through to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham sees Tony Van Westerop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Van Westerop shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
53.36
Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Gemmill plays the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan plays a one-two with Tony Van Westerop and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mick Milligan provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
57.34
Guerino Tedoldi kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Sheringham. What vision.Eoin Sheringham sees Billy McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy McCoist skips past Carl Lofthouse! Billy McCoist rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.05
3-1Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.05
3-1Paul Naysmith barges into Eoin Sheringham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Sheringham runs off the knock.
63.13
Eoin Sheringham makes a simple pass to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan hits a low pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by David Hopkin!
65.29
Paul Naysmith sees Scott Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Campbell runs straight at the defence! Scott Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
67.23
Guerino Tedoldi chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Brahami. Mathieur Brahami knocks the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.15
Carl Lofthouse barges into Mathieur Brahami. Carl Lofthouse is shown the yellow card! Mathieur Brahami stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.22
Showing composure, Paul Naysmith plays the ball forward to Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.46
Eoin Sheringham takes it forward alone. Eoin Sheringham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but David Hopkin is on top of it.
78.49
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Strachan.
83.27
Carl Lofthouse threads a neat ball through to Joao Alves. Joao Alves makes a probing pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.7%
23.3%
Play Area
29.1%
40.7%
30.2%
Scorers
| Mick Milligan 3, 41 (p), 53 | Kevin Bremner 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Milligan of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Bremner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guerino Tedoldi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Stephen Liddell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mathieur Brahami (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Brighton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eoin Sheringham (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Duncan Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Van Westerop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Milligan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Mcinnes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hamada Petereyns (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Lofthouse (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Garry Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Naysmith (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | David McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Stephen Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Meiklejohn (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Morton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Naysmith (DEF) | 0 | |