Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Ranald Mitchell Ranald Mitchell
James EvansJ. Evans65
G
1
G
61Jean-Guy MarsigliaJ. Marsiglia
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson59
D
2
D
61Matt GemmillM. Gemmill
John YoungJ. Young64
D
3
D
58Billy McCoistB. McCoist
Alec BurleyA. Burley57
D
captain4
D
60Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith
Marvin Van GalenM. Van Galen63
M
5captain
M
74Jean-Luc GrimaldiJ. Grimaldi
Gavin GemmillG. Gemmill69
M
6
M
68Ricardo LimaR. Lima
Gareth MacleanG. Maclean71
M
7
M
67Richard MasonR. Mason
Alex TelferA. Telfer66
M
8
M
63Don HopkinD. Hopkin
Andy BurleyA. Burley64
A
9
A
50Darius CleggD. Clegg
Vincenzo GilardinoV. Gilardino63
A
10
A
59Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan
Rafael BarrosR. Barros70
A
11
A
69Demetrio ItalianoD. Italiano
 
Marco AppoloniM. Appoloni53
D
12
D
59David McCoistD. McCoist
Richard BremnerR. Bremner62
M
13
G
58Bakary SchneiderB. Schneider
Paolo MeijerP. Meijer48
A
14
M
55Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Meiklejohn.


0.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
Gavin Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Andy Burley. Andy Burley whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jean-Guy Marsiglia with no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
6.58
Matt Davidson catches Darius Clegg on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Davidson and warns him to calm down! Darius Clegg runs off the knock.
16.46
Gavin Gemmill hits a low pass to Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.14
Gareth Maclean sees Rafael Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Barros whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Matt Gemmill. That should have been a goal!
20.31
Richard Mason takes a quick throw-in. Don Hopkin makes a simple pass to Darius Clegg. Darius Clegg advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Darius Clegg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
26.42
Andy Burley threads the ball through to Marvin Van Galen. Marvin Van Galen knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmill. Gavin Gemmill flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.37
Alec Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.45
Billy McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mason controls it well on his chest. Richard Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Lima. Ricardo Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
38.50
Darius Clegg knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.57
Richard Mason hits a low pass to Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.12
Alec Burley makes a probing pass to Marvin Van Galen. Marvin Van Galen sees Gavin Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Gilardino but the linesman indicates offside!
44.10
Matt Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmill. Gavin Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton kick off!
48.36
Matt Gemmill picks a pass forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Lima. Ricardo Lima rushes past Alex Telfer! Ricardo Lima muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
49.42
With imagination, Jean-Luc Grimaldi picks a pass forward to Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano plays a scrappy one-two with Darius Clegg and advances towards the goal... Demetrio Italiano cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but John Young is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
51.56
Jean-Luc Grimaldi threads a neat ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
54.37
John Young plays the ball forward to Andy Burley. Andy Burley sees Rafael Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Barros tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
55.40
Matt Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Mason is offside!
57.44
Gavin Gemmill threads the ball through to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmill. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Gemmill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
60.19
Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Marco Appoloni replacing Matt Davidson and Richard Bremner replacing Gareth Maclean .
61.21
Billy McCoist hits a low pass to Demetrio Italiano. With imagination, Demetrio Italiano plays the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.26
Marco Appoloni advances with the ball. Marco Appoloni threads a neat ball through to Andy Burley. Andy Burley 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!
71.11
With great vision, Marvin Van Galen plays the ball forward to Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer hits a low pass to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.06
Dominic Naysmith hacks Marvin Van Galen from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Marvin Van Galen runs off the knock.
75.49
Dominic Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Clegg. Darius Clegg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Marco Appoloni.
76.11
Ricardo Lima takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Andy Burley reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.23
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Paolo Meijer replacing Rafael Barros .
79.59
Ricardo Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Luc Grimaldi. Jean-Luc Grimaldi flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Italiano who takes it down. Demetrio Italiano lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Grimaldi. Jean-Luc Grimaldi makes a looping header on goal. James Evans gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
81.01
Dominic Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Gilardino. The referee warns Dominic Naysmith again to calm down! Vincenzo Gilardino stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.01
Free kick to Airdrieonians just outside the area...
82.46
Gavin Gemmill takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
83.01
John Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Gilardino collects the pass. Vincenzo Gilardino whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Van Galen. Marvin Van Galen makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
84.03
Alec Burley receives the ball from a throw-in from Richard Bremner. Alec Burley makes a probing pass to Andy Burley. Andy Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Meijer. Paolo Meijer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.27
Ricardo Lima flicks a high pass forward to Darius Clegg who brings the ball under control. Darius Clegg shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
89.01
Dominic Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Luc Grimaldi. Jean-Luc Grimaldi kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Greenock Morton
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
30.1%
41%
28.9%

Scorers
Vincenzo Gilardino 2
Andy Burley 27
Paolo Meijer 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Burley of Airdrieonians

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

1.Jean-Guy Marsiglia (GK)
6
2.Matt Gemmill (DEF)
7
3.Billy McCoist (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Luc Grimaldi (MID)
6
6.Ricardo Lima (MID)
6
7.Richard Mason (MID)
6
8.Don Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Darius Clegg (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
6
11.Demetrio Italiano (ATT)
6
 
12.David McCoist (DEF)
0
13.Bakary Schneider (GK)
0
14.Stephen Davidson (MID)
0