Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Glass | D. Glass |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Garry Dickov | G. Dickov | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 |  | Carlos Lopes | C. Lopes | |||||||||
| Juri Bondi | J. Bondi |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Matthias Engels | M. Engels | |||||||||
| David McStay | D. McStay | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Duncan Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Diogo Marques | D. Marques | | 61 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 54 | | Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | ||||||||
| Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Craig Law | C. Law | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| Scott Glass | S. Glass | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Gary Burley | G. Burley | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Stuart Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| Miguel Herrera | M. Herrera |  | 50 | A | | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Dominic Rae | D. Rae | ||||||||
| Harald Smits | H. Smits |  | 71 | G | | 12 | | A | 58 | | Craig Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
| Harris van der Linden | H. van der Linden | | 63 | G | | 13 | | G | 57 | | Colin Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Dean Hackworth | D. Hackworth |  | 60 | G | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Billy Hutchison | B. Hutchison | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 8,770 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
6.21
0-0Billy Booth flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Booth who brings the ball under control. Duncan Booth sees Colin Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.45
Juri Bondi chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley plays a perfect one-two with Miguel Herrera and rushes in on goal... Gary Burley shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.40
0-0Scott McCoist hits a low pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae makes a convincing header but Don Glass reads it well. He makes it look easy!
15.37
0-0Kevin Sullivan barges into Craig Law. Kevin Sullivan is given a warning by the referee! Craig Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.28
0-0Scott McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Marques. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.36
With great vision, David McStay plays the ball forward to Juri Bondi. Juri Bondi hits a low pass to Craig Law. Craig Law edges inside the box! Craig Law strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Hendry smothers it!
33.36
Matthias Engels threads a neat ball through to Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.40
Garry Dickov hits a low pass to Craig Law. Craig Law flicks a high ball forward to Gary Burley who takes it down. Gary Burley shoots from distance but somehow Neil Hendry manages to keep it out.
42.33
1-0Craig Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley plays a quick one-two with Miguel Herrera and rushes in on goal... Gary Burley tries a spectacular strike. Gary Burley scores for St. Johnstone!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
48.18
Scott McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
51.54
Matthias Engels flicks a high pass forward. Scott McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McCoist knocks the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven plays a one-two with Colin Mcinnes and rushes in on goal... Stuart Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Don Glass reads it well. Quality keeping!
53.28
With some swift thinking, Gary Matteo plays the ball forward to Craig Law. Craig Law whips in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.50
1-0Scott Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Lopes.
55.56
Billy Booth threads the ball through to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.56
Gary Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law rushes past Gary Gemmill! Some silky footwork from Craig Law provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. St. Johnstone are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.14
Duncan Booth sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.16
1-0St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Harald Smits replacing Garry Dickov, Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Matteo and Dean Hackworth replacing Alec Ritchie .
61.22
Harris van der Linden flicks a high pass forward to Dean Hackworth who brings the ball under control. Dean Hackworth threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Burley. Gary Burley rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Neil Hendry. Excellent save.
65.28
Juri Bondi makes a simple pass to Dean Hackworth. Dean Hackworth flicks a high ball forward to Gary Burley who takes it down. Gary Burley shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Neil Hendry.
66.58
1-0Scott Glass takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Gary Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.12
1-0Juri Bondi clumsily knocks into Billy Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Booth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.42
Showing composure, David McStay laces a through ball forward to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Hackworth. Dean Hackworth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gemmill.
78.09
Carlos Lopes takes the throw-in. Gary Gemmill powers a long ball forward. Stuart Niven shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
79.31
With a delightful solo run, Scott Glass stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
81.26
Harris van der Linden flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.14
Kevin Sullivan sees Colin Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
85.27
Miguel Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley shoots from long range but is denied by Neil Hendry. Excellent save.
87.04
David McStay sees Harris van der Linden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harris van der Linden knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
26.1%
45.7%
28.3%
Scorers
| Gary Burley 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Burley of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Glass (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juri Bondi (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 4. | David McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Burley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alec Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Herrera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Harald Smits (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harris van der Linden (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Hackworth (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Hendry (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthias Engels (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gary Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott McCoist (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Colin Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |