Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Wilfred Ebbinge | W. Ebbinge | |||||||||
| Carlos Lopes | C. Lopes |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 64 |  | Noel Dyer | N. Dyer | ||||||||
| Matthias Engels | M. Engels |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Giulio Garavelli | G. Garavelli | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Hugo Soares | H. Soares | |||||||||
| Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | | 54 | D | | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Don Hansen | D. Hansen | ||||||||
| Billy Booth | B. Booth | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| Billy Hutchison | B. Hutchison | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Jacob Murray | J. Murray | |||||||||
| Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Simon Schumacher | S. Schumacher | |||||||||
| Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Craig Charlton | C. Charlton | |||||||||
| Stuart Niven | S. Niven | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Armin Schönenborn | A. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 |  | Fabian Carbajal | F. Carbajal | |||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass | | 58 | A | | 12 | | M | 62 | | Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| Colin Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | | 57 | G | | 13 | | D | 60 | | Garry White | G. White | |||||||||
| Richard Young | R. Young | | 51 | M | | 14 | | M | 60 | | Teddy Johnson | T. Johnson | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 7,976 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Brady.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Brady.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Gary Gemmill advances with the ball. Gary Gemmill sees Dominic Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Rae shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.36
0-0Simon Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Neil Hendry.
10.20
0-0Scott McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Scott McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae but the linesman indicates offside!
15.02
Colin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wilfred Ebbinge gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
16.45
0-0Matthias Engels makes a probing pass to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist plays the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven whips in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Simon Schumacher. That should have been a goal!
20.00
Noel Dyer makes a probing pass to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
21.04
0-0Billy Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Giulio Garavelli barges into Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
24.50
Giulio Garavelli threads the ball through to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Murray threads the ball through to Kevin Strachan but he's offside!
28.45
Don Hansen sees Simon Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Armin Schönenborn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Strachan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
32.02
Scott McCoist passes the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from long range. Good keeping from Wilfred Ebbinge as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.46
0-0Dominic Rae takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Giulio Garavelli reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
34.01
0-0Matthias Engels pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matthias Engels knocks the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Dyer.
36.53
0-0Kevin Strachan barges into Gary Gemmill. The referee calls over Kevin Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Gary Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.06
Noel Dyer comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.33
Billy Booth sees Dominic Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Rae makes a defence splitting pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
42.04
Don Hansen makes a probing pass to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray threads a neat ball through to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
44.54
Giulio Garavelli flicks a high pass forward to Simon Schumacher who brings the ball under control. Simon Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Carbajal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Carbajal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
47.54
Scott McCoist catches Giulio Garavelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giulio Garavelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.33
Billy Booth receives the ball from a throw-in from Colin Mcinnes. Billy Booth threads the ball through to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison plays a one-two with Dominic Rae and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Hutchison provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
57.43
Duncan Booth threads a neat ball through to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison plays the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
61.06
Matthias Engels threads a neat ball through to Billy Booth. Billy Booth advances with the ball. Billy Booth finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
63.46
With some swift thinking, Billy Booth plays the ball forward to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.48
Hugo Soares threads the ball through to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Carbajal who brings the ball under control. Fabian Carbajal passes the ball forward but Simon Schumacher is offside!
67.44
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton plays a one-two with Armin Schönenborn and rushes in on goal... Craig Charlton tries a spectacular strike. Neil Hendry gets down and covers it.
69.50
Gary Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Wilfred Ebbinge. Excellent save.
71.04
Don Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn makes a great pass forward. Craig Charlton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.37
0-0Hugo Soares hacks Dominic Rae from behind! The referee calls over Hugo Soares and warns him to calm down! Dominic Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.50
Giulio Garavelli threads the ball through to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton threads a neat ball through to Armin Schönenborn. Some silky footwork from Armin Schönenborn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Gary Gemmill.
86.01
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Kevin Strachan chips it out wide. Colin Mcinnes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.36
With fabulous vision, Jacob Murray laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Charlton but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54%
46%
Play Area
25.3%
44.8%
29.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wilfred Ebbinge of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Hendry (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthias Engels (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Gemmill (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Billy Booth (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Billy Hutchison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott McCoist (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Colin Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dominic Rae (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Young (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wilfred Ebbinge (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Noel Dyer (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Giulio Garavelli (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Hugo Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Jacob Murray (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Schumacher (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Craig Charlton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Armin Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian Carbajal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Cleland (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Teddy Johnson (MID) | 0 | |