Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott BremnerS. Bremner63
G
1captain
G
72Dominic RaeD. Rae
Guerino TedoldiG. Tedoldi66
D
2
D
63Kevin MatteoK. Matteo
Stephen LiddellS. Liddell63
D
3
D
61Craig MasonC. Mason
Stephen HendryS. Hendry53
D
4
D
56Scott McNeillS. McNeill
Mathieur BrahamiM. Brahami70
M
5
D
55Stephen LawS. Law
John BrightonJ. Brighton66
M
captain6
M
68Linus JahnL. Jahn
Eoin SheringhamE. Sheringham66
M
7
M
64John BurleyJ. Burley
Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill58
M
8
A
64Matt MortonM. Morton
Tony Van WesteropT. Van Westerop69
A
9
A
61Zerbini CapecchiZ. Capecchi
Billy McCoistB. McCoist59
A
10
A
59Leonardo HierroL. Hierro
Mick MilliganM. Milligan58
A
11
A
51Ricardo ReisR. Reis
 
Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes62
G
12
G
61Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Hamada PetereynsH. Petereyns58
G
13
M
57Pascal PfeifferP. Pfeiffer
Craig GoughC. Gough56
A
14
M
54Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Hendry.


0.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the match underway!
3.39
Stephen Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Brahami. Mathieur Brahami takes it forward alone. Mathieur Brahami tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.23
John Burley knocks the ball forward to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
Stephen Liddell clumsily knocks into Ricardo Reis. Stephen Liddell is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.13
Linus Jahn runs up as John Burley takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Linus Jahn knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro plays a one-two with Zerbini Capecchi and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Hierro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Scott Bremner is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
18.13
Duncan Gemmill clumsily knocks into Linus Jahn. Duncan Gemmill is warned by the referee! Linus Jahn runs off the knock.
22.19
Billy McCoist clumsily knocks into Kevin Matteo. Billy McCoist is warned by the referee! Kevin Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.38
John Brighton threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
36.13
Eoin Sheringham sees Mick Milligan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Milligan cuts inside the box! Mick Milligan takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
40.00
Linus Jahn hacks Eoin Sheringham from behind! Linus Jahn is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.16
Linus Jahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro plays a one-two with Ricardo Reis and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Leonardo Hierro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Guerino Tedoldi.
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. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Duncan Burley replacing Scott McNeill.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
47.27
Craig Mason makes a simple pass to John Burley. Seeing a gap ahead, John Burley laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Morton. Matt Morton hits a low pass to Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.04
Linus Jahn threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi cuts inside the box! Zerbini Capecchi shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.25
John Burley flicks a high ball forward to Matt Morton who takes it down. Matt Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.55
Guerino Tedoldi flicks a high pass forward. John Brighton collects the pass. John Brighton hits a low pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist plays a one-two with Mick Milligan and rushes in on goal... Kevin Matteo clumsily knocks into Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.44
Linus Jahn kicks a strong pass forward to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
71.38
John Brighton plays the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan plays a one-two with Billy McCoist and rushes in on goal... Mick Milligan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Rae manages to gather it.
72.13
Linus Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Morton controls it well on his chest. Matt Morton whips in a cross ball towards Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
75.21
Eoin Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Van Westerop but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.11
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Zerbini Capecchi and Pascal Pfeiffer replacing Matt Morton .
83.54
John Burley knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.01
Kevin Gallacher hacks Stephen Liddell from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Stephen Liddell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.03
Kevin Matteo picks a pass forward to Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gallacher who takes it down. Kevin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

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

Possession
37%
63%
Play Area
26%
39.7%
34.2%

Scorers
Mick Milligan 36
Ricardo Reis 47
Zerbini Capecchi 51

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

1.Dominic Rae (GK)
6
2.Kevin Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Craig Mason (DEF)
6
4.Scott McNeill (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Law (DEF)
6
6.Linus Jahn (MID)
8
7.John Burley (MID)
7
8.Matt Morton (ATT)
7
9.Zerbini Capecchi (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Leonardo Hierro (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Reis (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Duncan Burley (GK)
6
13.Pascal Pfeiffer (MID)
6
14.Kevin Gallacher (MID)
5