Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 16,088 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.36
1-0David Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Yaroslav Sobolyev collects the pass. Yaroslav Sobolyev plays a quick one-two with Don Burley and rushes in on goal... Yaroslav Sobolyev side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Guillermo Moreno, sees it late!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
8.57
1-0Niccolo Bolton makes a simple pass to David Lindner. David Lindner threads a neat ball through to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Guillermo Moreno.
10.36
Dominic Brady takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Morten Nielsen. Morten Nielsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morten Nielsen!
15.24
2-0Airdrieonians appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
15.24
2-0Matt Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Matt Brady who takes it down. Matt Brady hits a low pass to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
16.39
2-0Dominic Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, David Lindner. David Lindner puts a great ball through. Yaroslav Sobolyev runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.04
Matt Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Mathew Sippola smothers it!
26.27
Stuart Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. These players appear to think like one. Matt Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae makes a probing pass to David Burley but he's offside!
36.38
Yaroslav Sobolyev flicks a high pass forward to Jeroen Knopper who brings the ball under control. Jeroen Knopper plays a scrappy one-two with Yaroslav Sobolyev and advances towards the goal... Jeroen Knopper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.46
Don Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Matt Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
48.44
David Lindner makes a probing pass to Morten Nielsen. Morten Nielsen cuts inside the box! Morten Nielsen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Guillermo Moreno is on top of it.
49.51
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Matt Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mason. John Mason whips in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Neil Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.18
David Burley flicks a high ball forward to Matt Brady who takes it down. Matt Brady shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.24
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to John Mason who brings the ball under control. John Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
54.55
David Lindner brings the ball forward. David Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yaroslav Sobolyev but he's offside!
59.51
David Burley takes it forward alone. David Burley whips in a cross ball towards Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mathew Sippola picks it out of the air!
60.44
2-0Airdrieonians have made 3 substitutions with Gary Gemmell replacing Niccolo Bolton, André Lujan replacing David Lindner and Marino Lobont replacing Yaroslav Sobolyev .
61.46
David Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. Matt Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Mathew Sippola manages to gather it easily.
65.30
André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Knopper controls it well on his chest. Jeroen Knopper plays a scrappy one-two with Marino Lobont and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jeroen Knopper shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
66.24
2-0John Mason hacks Morten Nielsen from behind! John Mason is shown the yellow card! Morten Nielsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.31
André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Marino Lobont comfortably collects the pass. Marino Lobont shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Guillermo Moreno.
68.56
2-0It's a corner kick which Dominic Brady takes quickly, playing the ball short to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan is dispossessed by a tackle from Scott Booth.
71.41
Dominic Brady takes a quick throw-in. André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Knopper controls it well on his chest. Jeroen Knopper shoots from long range. Solid save from Guillermo Moreno.
73.43
Dominic Brady hits a low pass to Morten Nielsen. Morten Nielsen passes the ball forward but Marino Lobont is offside!
78.21
Matt Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mason. John Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. Mathew Sippola gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
81.55
2-0Alex Niven sees space and advances. Alex Niven plays the ball forward to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Johnstone.
83.25
Gary Gemmell surges forward with the ball. Gary Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Jeroen Knopper who brings the ball neatly under control. Jeroen Knopper plays a one-two with Marino Lobont and advances towards the goal... Jeroen Knopper strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.08
Matt Hopkin makes a simple pass to Matt Brady. Matt Brady kicks a strong pass forward to David Burley. David Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but Mathew Sippola is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.3%
43.4%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Morten Nielsen of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mathew Sippola (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccolo Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Lindner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Morten Nielsen (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jeroen Knopper (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | André Lujan (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Marino Lobont (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Moreno (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Mason (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Neil Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felice Biagioni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guido Ambrosino (DEF) | 0 | |