Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
James ClaytonJames Clayton David Jacobs David Jacobs
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill66
G
1
G
76Mathew SippolaM. Sippola
Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell65
D
2
D
73Andy SullivanA. Sullivan
Matt LawM. Law69
D
3
D
74Stephan EmeryS. Emery
Hauke SchnellingerH. Schnellinger70
D
4
D
76Richard StrachanR. Strachan
Don GemmellD. Gemmell64
D
5
M
78Morten NielsenM. Nielsen
Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn71
M
6captain
M
80Dominic BradyD. Brady
Kevin AelbrechtK. Aelbrecht70
M
captain7
M
76David LindnerD. Lindner
Fernando RibeiroF. Ribeiro72
M
8
M
78Simon MooreS. Moore
Don HendryD. Hendry70
A
9
A
82Don BurleyD. Burley
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson75
A
10
A
73Jeroen KnopperJ. Knopper
Wim Van HimstW. Van Himst75
A
11
A
83Yaroslav SobolyevY. Sobolyev
 
Andy StrachanA. Strachan72
D
12
D
73Niccolo BoltonN. Bolton
Don HendersonD. Henderson66
M
13
M
78Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Alec LawA. Law76
A
14
A
70Marino LobontM. Lobont

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 20,725 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.


0.00
Motherwell kick off!
2.24
Hauke Schnellinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Sippola who gathers it comfortably.
6.31
Wim Van Himst chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.26
David Lindner makes an attacking run forward. David Lindner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Gemmell.
12.37
Stephan Emery makes a probing pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper plays a one-two with Yaroslav Sobolyev and advances towards the goal... Jeroen Knopper comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It curls slightly but Dominic Gemmill manages to gather it.
14.40
Matt Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Hendry. Don Hendry passes the ball forward but Colin Ferguson is offside!
22.09
Matt Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.29
Kevin Aelbrecht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst but the linesman indicates offside!
26.06
Hauke Schnellinger threads the ball through to Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Wim Van Himst controls it well on his chest. Wim Van Himst lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Mathew Sippola. Excellent save.
28.33
Garry Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Colin Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Colin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Mathew Sippola is on top of it.
32.33
Stephan Emery controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Lindner. David Lindner hits a low pass to Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.17
Matt Law clumsily knocks into Dominic Brady. Matt Law is warned by the referee! Dominic Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.10
Kevin Aelbrecht knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.43
Matt Law flicks a high pass forward to Garry Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Garry Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mathew Sippola with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
51.41
Dominic Brady sees Yaroslav Sobolyev in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yaroslav Sobolyev makes a defence splitting pass to Dominic Brady. Some good footwork from Dominic Brady provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Stephen Gemmell happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.05
Dominic Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, David Lindner. David Lindner plays a perfect one-two with Don Burley and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from David Lindner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Dominic Gemmill gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
54.57
With a delightful solo run, Morten Nielsen stretches the opposition's defence. Morten Nielsen lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
59.20
Stephen Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Fernando Ribeiro sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
60.41
Motherwell have made a substitution with Don Henderson replacing Garry Meiklejohn .
61.49
David Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Yaroslav Sobolyev controls it well on his chest. Yaroslav Sobolyev makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Burley but he's offside!
63.24
Dominic Brady catches Fernando Ribeiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Brady and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Ribeiro runs off the knock.
63.24
Free kick to Motherwell just outside the area...
66.30
Fernando Ribeiro takes a cautious run up and tries an ambitious curling shot. The ball takes an enormous swing through the air towards the top corner. It's there! Mathew Sippola has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.35
Andy Sullivan darts forward. Andy Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Schnellinger.
69.48
Hauke Schnellinger darts forward. Hauke Schnellinger sees Wim Van Himst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wim Van Himst plays a one-two with Don Hendry and rushes in on goal... Morten Nielsen comes in with a late challenge on Wim Van Himst. Penalty not given!!
73.35
Fernando Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Don Henderson who takes it down. Don Henderson runs straight at the defence! Don Henderson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Mathew Sippola. Excellent save.
75.26
Andy Sullivan threads the ball through to David Lindner. Seeing a gap ahead, David Lindner laces a through ball forward to Don Burley. Don Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
77.46
Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Andy Strachan replacing Stephen Gemmell and Alec Law replacing Don Hendry .Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Hendry replacing David Lindner and Marino Lobont replacing Don Burley .
78.53
Simon Moore passes the ball forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady plays a one-two with Yaroslav Sobolyev and rushes in on goal... Dominic Brady cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Dominic Gemmill!
81.11
Fernando Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Hendry.
84.00
Fernando Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Andy Sullivan. The referee brings Fernando Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Sullivan runs off the knock.
85.12
Hauke Schnellinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst threads the ball through to Don Henderson. Don Henderson shoots from 20 yards but Mathew Sippola is on top of it.
89.15
Dominic Brady threads a neat ball through to Simon Moore. Simon Moore knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Knopper but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Stephan Emery flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper plays a scrappy one-two with Marino Lobont and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jeroen Knopper comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but Dominic Gemmill manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Airdrieonians
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
8
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
29.5%
41.1%
29.5%

Scorers
Wim Van Himst 6, 38
Colin Ferguson 34
Fernando Ribeiro 64
Dominic Brady 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wim Van Himst of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Gemmill (GK)
8
2.Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Matt Law (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Schnellinger (DEF)
7
5.Don Gemmell (DEF)
6
6.Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
7
7.Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
7
8.Fernando Ribeiro (MID)goal scored
8
9.Don Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Colin Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Wim Van Himst (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Andy Strachan (DEF)
6
13.Don Henderson (MID)
6
14.Alec Law (ATT)
6

1.Mathew Sippola (GK)
7
2.Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Stephan Emery (DEF)
6
4.Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Morten Nielsen (MID)
7
6.Dominic Brady (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.David Lindner (MID)
7
8.Simon Moore (MID)
6
9.Don Burley (ATT)
6
10.Jeroen Knopper (ATT)
6
11.Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT)
6
 
12.Niccolo Bolton (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (MID)
6
14.Marino Lobont (ATT)
6