Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott BremnerS. Bremner63
G
1
G
48Dion KerrD. Kerr
Guerino TedoldiG. Tedoldi66
D
2
D
59Gary RitchieG. Ritchie
Stephen LiddellS. Liddell63
D
3
D
57Stephen WhiteS. White
Stephen HendryS. Hendry53
D
4
D
53Richard WhiteR. White
Mathieur BrahamiM. Brahami70
M
5
D
48Gavin MortonG. Morton
John BrightonJ. Brighton66
M
captain6
M
53Paul MortonP. Morton
Eoin SheringhamE. Sheringham66
M
7
M
53Neil DickovN. Dickov
Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill58
M
8captain
M
52Warren NewtonW. Newton
Tony Van WesteropT. Van Westerop69
A
9
A
53Scott TelferS. Telfer
Billy McCoistB. McCoist59
A
10
A
53Ugo ChristieU. Christie
Mick MilliganM. Milligan58
A
11
A
52Tiago VianaT. Viana
 
Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes62
G
12
M
51Carl BowyerC. Bowyer
Hamada PetereynsH. Petereyns58
G
13
A
50Stephen McStayS. McStay
Craig GoughC. Gough56
A
14
A
49Joao AlmeidaJ. Almeida

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 8,825 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Souness.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
4.55
Paul Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
12.25
Gary Ritchie hits a low pass to Warren Newton. Warren Newton flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Viana collects the pass. Tiago Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
14.52
Stephen Liddell takes it forward alone. Stephen Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.41
Richard White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton knocks the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.39
Neil Dickov makes a simple pass to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
26.43
Neil Dickov hits a low pass to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer edges inside the box! Scott Telfer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Guerino Tedoldi blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.20
Guerino Tedoldi hits a low pass to John Brighton. John Brighton makes an attacking run forward. John Brighton threads the ball through to Mick Milligan but he's offside!
30.57
Eoin Sheringham hits a low pass to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.44
Warren Newton passes the ball forward to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie runs straight at the defence! Ugo Christie comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
36.04
Gavin Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Newton. Warren Newton makes a simple pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.17
Gavin Morton threads a neat ball through to Paul Morton. Paul Morton plays the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer threads a neat ball through to Ugo Christie. Some silky footwork from Ugo Christie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.13
Neil Dickov barges into John Brighton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Brighton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Mick Milligan who brings the ball under control. Mick Milligan shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.03
Paul Morton hits a low pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana skips past Stephen Hendry! Tiago Viana cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Scott Bremner had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
55.39
John Brighton decides to run forward with the ball. John Brighton controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy McCoist through on goal. Billy McCoist strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Dion Kerr!
57.53
Richard White hacks Tony Van Westerop from behind! Richard White is shown the yellow card! Tony Van Westerop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.19
Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Christie collects the pass. Ugo Christie plays a quick one-two with Tiago Viana and rushes in on goal... Ugo Christie shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Scott Bremner. Excellent save.
61.24
Duncan Gemmill sees Tony Van Westerop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Van Westerop shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.13
Neil Dickov threads the ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer edges inside the box! Scott Telfer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.17
John Brighton kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
69.45
Eoin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist controls it well on his chest. Billy McCoist plays a quick one-two with Tony Van Westerop and rushes in on goal... Billy McCoist makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Dion Kerr had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
75.27
Mathieur Brahami hacks Warren Newton from behind! The referee calls over Mathieur Brahami and warns him to calm down! Warren Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.02
Seeing Neil Dickov's attacking run, Warren Newton quickly throws the ball into his path. Neil Dickov darts forward. Neil Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guerino Tedoldi.
78.14
Paul Morton catches Duncan Gemmill on the ankles. Paul Morton is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.12
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.35
With a delightful solo run, Eoin Sheringham stretches the opposition's defence. Eoin Sheringham threads the ball through to Tony Van Westerop but he's offside!
84.16
Warren Newton takes the throw-in. Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Viana who brings the ball under control. Tiago Viana runs straight at the defence! Tiago Viana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.54
Stephen Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieur Brahami. Mathieur Brahami threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Billy McCoist and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mick Milligan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.4%
46.6%
25%

Scorers
Billy McCoist 69
Mick Milligan 88
Scott Telfer 20
Tiago Viana 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Telfer of Dunfermline Athletic

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

1.Dion Kerr (GK)
6
2.Gary Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Stephen White (DEF)
6
4.Richard White (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Gavin Morton (DEF)
7
6.Paul Morton (MID)
7
7.Neil Dickov (MID)yellow card
7
8.Warren Newton (MID)
6
9.Scott Telfer (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ugo Christie (ATT)
7
11.Tiago Viana (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Carl Bowyer (MID)
0
13.Stephen McStay (ATT)
0
14.Joao Almeida (ATT)
0