Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     Queen of the SouthQueen of the South
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Adrian Brown Adrian Brown
James EvansJ. Evans65
G
1
G
60Fabio DebaetsF. Debaets
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson59
D
2
D
68Miguel DelgadoM. Delgado
Alec BurleyA. Burley57
D
3
D
64Erwin Van BarneveldE. Van Barneveld
John YoungJ. Young64
D
4
D
54Craig YoungC. Young
Marvin Van GalenM. Van Galen63
M
5
M
68Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Richard BremnerR. Bremner62
M
captain6captain
M
79Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan
Gareth MacleanG. Maclean71
M
7
M
55Ulrich GousséU. Goussé
Alex TelferA. Telfer66
M
8
M
58Ricardo LoureiroR. Loureiro
Andy BurleyA. Burley64
A
9
A
60Scott CaldwellS. Caldwell
Vincenzo GilardinoV. Gilardino63
A
10
A
63Jason ScholesJ. Scholes
Rafael BarrosR. Barros70
A
11
A
57Adrian CaldwellA. Caldwell
 
Alec BradyA. Brady51
D
12
G
59Victor PerezV. Perez
Gavin GemmillG. Gemmill69
M
13
D
54Vasco PostigaV. Postiga
Paolo MeijerP. Meijer48
A
14
M
57Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 18,307 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Queen of the South are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mccall.


0.00
Queen of the South get the match underway!
2.39
Andy Burley barges into Miguel Delgado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.36
Ricardo Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by James Evans.
5.03
Stephen Sullivan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Richard Bremner gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
6.10
John Young makes a simple pass to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Fabio Debaets keeps it out!
9.00
Stephen Sullivan sees Scott Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
14.26
Ricardo Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Telfer.
21.41
Gareth Maclean comes in with a late challenge on Erwin Van Barneveld. The referee calls over Gareth Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Erwin Van Barneveld grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.15
Stephen Sullivan sees space and advances. Stephen Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Young.
24.28
Gareth Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
26.17
Alec Burley sees Richard Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros whips in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Fabio Debaets!
28.25
Stephen Sullivan brings the ball forward. Stephen Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.27
Gareth Maclean punts the ball hopefully upfield. Rafael Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.09
Vincenzo Gilardino threads the ball through to Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.46
Gareth Maclean threads a neat ball through to Andy Burley. Andy Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.57
Matt Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Richard Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino makes a convincing header. It's there!! Fabio Debaets has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.21
With imagination, Miguel Delgado plays the ball forward to Ricardo Loureiro. Ricardo Loureiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Matt Davidson surges forward with the ball. Matt Davidson passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
47.52
Erwin Van Barneveld sees space and advances. Erwin Van Barneveld knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.10
Craig Young flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Goussé. Ulrich Goussé lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.27
Alec Burley threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino plays a quick one-two with Rafael Barros and rushes in on goal... Vincenzo Gilardino shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Fabio Debaets as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.02
Gareth Maclean takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jason Scholes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.36
Erwin Van Barneveld controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich Goussé. Ulrich Goussé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.35
Miguel Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Loureiro sees space and advances. Ricardo Loureiro makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell tries a spectacular strike. James Evans gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
54.34
Alec Burley flicks a high pass forward. Richard Bremner collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Bremner picks a pass forward to Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Bremner and advances towards the goal... Gareth Maclean looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fabio Debaets!
55.22
Richard Bremner threads a neat ball through to Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
57.33
Ulrich Goussé threads the ball through to Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.15
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Paolo Meijer replacing Rafael Barros .
61.21
Vincenzo Gilardino hits a low pass to Paolo Meijer. Paolo Meijer runs straight at the defence! Paolo Meijer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.30
Ulrich Goussé flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Stephen Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but James Evans is on top of his game. Well saved!
73.27
Stephen Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Jason Scholes who takes it down. Jason Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Caldwell. Adrian Caldwell flicks the ball with his head but somehow James Evans manages to keep it out.
77.17
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Alec Brady replacing Alec Burley .
79.30
Gareth Maclean sees Paolo Meijer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Meijer plays a one-two with Gareth Maclean and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paolo Meijer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fabio Debaets gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Erwin Van Barneveld flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Loureiro who takes it down. Ricardo Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Queen of the South
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
28.6%
41.6%
29.9%

Scorers
Vincenzo Gilardino 32, 40
Stephen Sullivan 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Gilardino of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.James Evans (GK)
7
2.Matt Davidson (DEF)
7
3.Alec Burley (DEF)
6
4.John Young (DEF)
6
5.Marvin Van Galen (MID)
6
6.Richard Bremner (MID)
7
7.Gareth Maclean (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alex Telfer (MID)
6
9.Andy Burley (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Vincenzo Gilardino (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Rafael Barros (ATT)
7
 
12.Alec Brady (DEF)
6
13.Gavin Gemmill (MID)
0
14.Paolo Meijer (ATT)
6

1.Fabio Debaets (GK)
7
2.Miguel Delgado (DEF)
6
3.Erwin Van Barneveld (DEF)
6
4.Craig Young (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
6.Stephen Sullivan (MID)goal scored
8
7.Ulrich Goussé (MID)
6
8.Ricardo Loureiro (MID)
6
9.Scott Caldwell (ATT)
6
10.Jason Scholes (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Victor Perez (GK)
0
13.Vasco Postiga (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Meiklejohn (MID)
0