Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Scott TubbrittScott Tubbritt David Jacobs David Jacobs
Cosimo ChiesaC. Chiesa63
G
1
G
65James EvansJ. Evans
Fabio Ait AtmaneF. Ait Atmane62
D
2
D
59Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
John BradyJ. Brady54
D
captain3
D
64John YoungJ. Young
Craig CampbellC. Campbell72
D
4captain
D
57Alec BurleyA. Burley
Andres MoralesA. Morales68
D
5
M
63Marvin Van GalenM. Van Galen
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn52
M
6
M
69Gavin GemmillG. Gemmill
Tobias PalumboT. Palumbo62
M
7
M
71Gareth MacleanG. Maclean
Neil LiddellN. Liddell57
M
8
M
66Alex TelferA. Telfer
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell64
A
9
A
64Andy BurleyA. Burley
Albert CortesA. Cortes55
A
10
A
63Vincenzo GilardinoV. Gilardino
Jody EvansJ. Evans69
A
11
A
70Rafael BarrosR. Barros
 
Callum ElliottC. Elliott54
G
12
D
53Marco AppoloniM. Appoloni
Alec HendersonA. Henderson51
M
13
M
62Richard BremnerR. Bremner
Colin HendryC. Hendry50
A
14
A
48Paolo MeijerP. Meijer

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 20,468 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Gemmell.


0.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the match underway!
2.08
Andres Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo hits a low pass to Jody Evans. Jody Evans whips in a cross ball towards Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.52
Gareth Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Barros collects the pass. Rafael Barros shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
10.43
Neil Liddell barges into Marvin Van Galen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Van Galen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.30
Gavin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Barros finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
16.35
Jody Evans hacks John Young from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.13
Matt Davidson surges forward with the ball. Matt Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros makes a convincing header. Cosimo Chiesa manages to gather it easily.
24.33
Gareth Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Gilardino who takes it down. Vincenzo Gilardino knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley flicks the ball with his head. Craig Campbell sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
26.54
Craig Campbell receives the ball from a throw-in from Tobias Palumbo. Craig Campbell runs forward with the ball. Craig Campbell makes a probing pass to Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmell but he's offside!
28.09
Matt Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.39
Alex Telfer makes an attacking run forward. Alex Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.26
Gareth Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Gilardino collects the pass. Vincenzo Gilardino whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Cosimo Chiesa.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
47.19
Marvin Van Galen makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Cosimo Chiesa manages to gather it.
51.54
Gavin Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley powers a header at goal but Cosimo Chiesa reads it well. Great save!
53.42
John Young knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino advances inside the box! Vincenzo Gilardino rockets a shot on goal. Cosimo Chiesa effortlessly gets down and covers it.
55.19
Craig Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Craig Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Albert Cortes and rushes in on goal... Craig Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
57.43
Marvin Van Galen hits a low pass to Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.50
Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Marco Appoloni replacing Matt Davidson and Richard Bremner replacing Gareth Maclean .
63.51
Marco Appoloni punts the ball hopefully upfield. Rafael Barros whips in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.20
Craig Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
71.11
Neil Liddell threads a neat ball through to Jody Evans. Jody Evans edges inside the box! Jody Evans makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.53
Alec Burley threads the ball through to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Gemmill. Gavin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
77.23
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Paolo Meijer replacing Rafael Barros .
79.21
With great vision, John Young plays the ball forward to Paolo Meijer. Paolo Meijer shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
81.58
Craig Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Jody Evans. Jody Evans whips in a cross ball towards Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.07
Albert Cortes threads a neat ball through to Jody Evans. Jody Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.31
Marvin Van Galen threads a neat ball through to Paolo Meijer. Paolo Meijer lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Airdrieonians
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
29.4%
45.6%
25%

Scorers
Jody Evans 71
Andy Burley 32
Vincenzo Gilardino 57

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

Match Ratings
1.Cosimo Chiesa (GK)
8
2.Fabio Ait Atmane (DEF)
6
3.John Brady (DEF)
6
4.Craig Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Andres Morales (DEF)
6
6.Craig Meiklejohn (MID)
7
7.Tobias Palumbo (MID)
6
8.Neil Liddell (MID)yellow card
6
9.Billy Gemmell (ATT)
6
10.Albert Cortes (ATT)
6
11.Jody Evans (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Callum Elliott (GK)
0
13.Alec Henderson (MID)
0
14.Colin Hendry (ATT)
0

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)
7
9.Andy Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Vincenzo Gilardino (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rafael Barros (ATT)
8
 
12.Marco Appoloni (DEF)
6
13.Richard Bremner (MID)
6
14.Paolo Meijer (ATT)
6