Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Des PlowrightD. Plowright69
G
captain1
G
63Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Stephen CooperS. Cooper67
D
2
D
66Guerino TedoldiG. Tedoldi
Fernando JesusF. Jesus67
D
3
D
63Stephen LiddellS. Liddell
Andy MasonA. Mason55
D
4
D
53Stephen HendryS. Hendry
David McGroryD. McGrory48
D
5
M
70Mathieur BrahamiM. Brahami
Kevin MasonK. Mason42
D
6captain
M
66John BrightonJ. Brighton
Alec MccallA. Mccall66
M
7
M
66Eoin SheringhamE. Sheringham
Malte HoenessM. Hoeness62
M
8
M
58Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
Rudy KastendeuchR. Kastendeuch66
A
9
A
69Tony Van WesteropT. Van Westerop
Alex MasonA. Mason65
A
10
A
59Billy McCoistB. McCoist
Neil ThomsonN. Thomson63
A
11
A
58Mick MilliganM. Milligan
 
Luca BorgobelloL. Borgobello62
M
12
G
62Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes
Shaun VassellS. Vassell60
A
13
G
58Hamada PetereynsH. Petereyns
David SousaD. Sousa59
M
14
A
56Craig GoughC. Gough

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 9,354 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin McGrory.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arbroath get the match underway!
2.12
Stephen Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, John Brighton. John Brighton makes a probing pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
6.13
David McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Hoeness. Malte Hoeness threads a neat ball through to Alex Mason. Alex Mason cuts inside the box! Alex Mason rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Mason!
12.27
Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to John Brighton. John Brighton threads the ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Cooper.
14.38
Fernando Jesus knocks the ball forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mason. Alex Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.34
Malte Hoeness flicks a high ball forward to Rudy Kastendeuch who takes it down. Rudy Kastendeuch lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson heads the ball goalwards. Scott Bremner didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.10
Alec Mccall hacks Eoin Sheringham from behind! The referee warns Alec Mccall to calm down! Eoin Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.46
Malte Hoeness comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Sheringham. The referee calls over Malte Hoeness and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Sheringham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.17
Stephen Liddell hacks Alex Mason from behind! The referee warns Stephen Liddell to calm down! Alex Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.07
Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Alex Mason. Alex Mason shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.26
Stephen Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mccall collects the pass. Alec Mccall passes the ball forward to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.35
Mathieur Brahami knocks the ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Plowright who gathers it comfortably.
42.10
Fernando Jesus advances with the ball. Fernando Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Neil Thomson who takes it down. Neil Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
47.21
Stephen Liddell makes a strong solo run forward. Stephen Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Des Plowright gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
51.10
Andy Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall threads the ball through to Alex Mason. Alex Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Guerino Tedoldi. That should have been a goal!
53.03
Malte Hoeness threads a neat ball through to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
55.24
Andy Mason hacks Mick Milligan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Milligan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.24
Free kick to Airdrieonians just outside the area...
56.36
Eoin Sheringham calmly steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
59.16
Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Fernando Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.03
Arbroath have made a substitution with Luca Borgobello replacing Stephen Cooper .
61.12
Duncan Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop passes the ball forward but Mick Milligan is offside!
65.10
John Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan plays a one-two with Billy McCoist and rushes in on goal... Mick Milligan cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
67.18
Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Rudy Kastendeuch who brings the ball neatly under control. Rudy Kastendeuch finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Scott Bremner manages to keep it out.
71.01
Eoin Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan edges inside the box! Mick Milligan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
72.11
With some swift thinking, Kevin Mason plays the ball forward to Malte Hoeness. Malte Hoeness flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mason controls it well on his chest. Alex Mason shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arbroath are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.12
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Sheringham who brings the ball under control. Eoin Sheringham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Sheringham hits a low pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.36
Eoin Sheringham makes a simple pass to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
77.51
Arbroath have made 2 substitutions with David Sousa replacing Malte Hoeness and Shaun Vassell replacing Andy Mason .
79.49
Eoin Sheringham hits a low pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Van Westerop and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy McCoist strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.08
Duncan Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist controls it well on his chest. Billy McCoist knocks the ball forward, putting Tony Van Westerop through on goal. Tony Van Westerop shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.09
David Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

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

Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
31.9%
45.1%
23.1%

Scorers
Alex Mason 6
Tony Van Westerop 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Mason of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.Des Plowright (GK)
7
2.Stephen Cooper (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Jesus (DEF)
7
4.Andy Mason (DEF)yellow card
5
5.David McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Mason (DEF)
6
7.Alec Mccall (MID)
7
8.Malte Hoeness (MID)yellow card
7
9.Rudy Kastendeuch (ATT)
6
10.Alex Mason (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Neil Thomson (ATT)
6
 
12.Luca Borgobello (MID)
6
13.Shaun Vassell (ATT)
6
14.David Sousa (MID)
6

1.Scott Bremner (GK)
7
2.Guerino Tedoldi (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Liddell (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Hendry (DEF)
8
5.Mathieur Brahami (MID)
6
6.John Brighton (MID)
7
7.Eoin Sheringham (MID)
8
8.Duncan Gemmill (MID)
7
9.Tony Van Westerop (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Billy McCoist (ATT)
8
11.Mick Milligan (ATT)
8
 
12.Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
0
13.Hamada Petereyns (GK)
0
14.Craig Gough (ATT)
0