Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 19,572 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mccall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mccall.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Garry Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Sullivan.
8.30
0-0Andy Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Simon Moore. Simon Moore chips the ball to his team mate, David Lindner. David Lindner skips past Matt Law! David Lindner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.06
Niccolo Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
12.11
0-1Colin Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst cuts inside the box! Wim Van Himst comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.57
0-1With a delightful solo run, Alex Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hendry. Don Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Niccolo Bolton. That should have been a goal!
20.22
Don Gemmell makes a probing pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst whips in a cross ball towards Don Hendry. Don Hendry powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.23
Andy Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady hits a low pass to Simon Moore. Simon Moore plays a quick one-two with Marino Lobont and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Simon Moore provides some space. He shoots at goal. Dominic Gemmill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.43
Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward to Don Burley who brings the ball under control. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Dominic Gemmill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.39
Matt Law runs forward with the ball. With vision, Matt Law plays the ball forward to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.57
2-2Don Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry rushes past Andy Sullivan! Alex Hendry shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Mathew Sippola!
39.43
2-2Niccolo Bolton clumsily knocks into Don Henderson. Niccolo Bolton is shown the yellow card! Don Henderson runs off the knock.
42.22
Richard Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Brady plays a one-two with Don Burley and rushes in on goal... Dominic Brady strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Motherwell start the second half!
49.24
Don Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Strachan.
53.31
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Don Henderson controls it well on his chest. Don Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Hendry controls it well on his chest. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Sullivan.
54.41
Colin Inglis threads a neat ball through to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hendry. Don Hendry makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Niccolo Bolton blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.49
Garry Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Don Hendry. Don Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mathew Sippola had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
60.27
2-3Motherwell have made a substitution with Matt Cleland replacing Garry Meiklejohn .
72.55
Simon Moore hits a low pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.58
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Stephen Hendry replacing Dominic Brady .Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Andy Strachan replacing Stanley Gallagher and Alec Law replacing Don Hendry .
78.60
Richard Strachan flicks a high pass forward. David Lindner collects the pass. David Lindner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev whips in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.49
Don Henderson threads a neat ball through to Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
89.36
Alec Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mathew Sippola!
90.00
Niccolo Bolton flicks a high ball forward to David Lindner who takes it down. David Lindner sees a break and surges forward. David Lindner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Law.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%
Scorers
| Simon Moore 21 Marino Lobont 28 Don Burley 79 | Wim Van Himst 12 Alex Hendry 34 Don Hendry 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wim Van Himst of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mathew Sippola (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccolo Bolton (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Richard Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morten Nielsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Lindner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Moore (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Don Burley (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marino Lobont (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alex Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jeroen Knopper (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stanley Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Meiklejohn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Hendry (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Don Hendry (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wim Van Himst (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Andy Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alec Law (ATT) | 6 | |