Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 17,455 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off the first half!
2.08
0-0Christian Möller flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy George. Billy George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.55
0-0Dominic Ferguson hacks John Ritchie from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! John Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.31
0-0Marques Pereira Thomas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis whips in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.19
Dominic Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Rob Bisseling. Rob Bisseling knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.08
0-1Marques Pereira Thomas knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy George. Billy George shoots from 25 yards. Billy George scores for Airdrieonians!!
24.30
Dominic Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Laursen. Jesper Laursen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.29
Christian Möller threads the ball through to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
30.19
Marques Pereira Thomas decides to run forward with the ball. Marques Pereira Thomas lofts in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.18
0-1Marques Pereira Thomas catches Peter Richards on the ankles. The referee calls over Marques Pereira Thomas and shows him a yellow card! Peter Richards grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.26
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.06
Marques Pereira Thomas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Tavares. David Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Barros.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
47.49
Rob Bisseling comes in with a late challenge on Luke Plowright. Rob Bisseling is warned by the referee! Luke Plowright grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.00
0-1Marques Pereira Thomas comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Ferguson. The referee calls over Marques Pereira Thomas and warns him to calm down! Dominic Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.45
Marques Pereira Thomas decides to run forward with the ball. Marques Pereira Thomas whips in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Matt McNeill had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
63.44
Luke Plowright threads the ball through to Marques Pereira Thomas. Marques Pereira Thomas knocks the ball forward to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
73.03
Luke Plowright makes a beautiful solo run. Luke Plowright makes a simple pass to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.45
0-2Christian Möller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis lofts in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.37
Sander Averdijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Marques Pereira Thomas. Marques Pereira Thomas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy George. Billy George goes all the way! Billy George makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Matt McNeill easily smothers it!
81.16
Ayr United are easily keeping Airdrieonians at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Florian Lichtenegger sees space and advances. Florian Lichtenegger knocks in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
35.9%
46.9%
17.2%
Scorers
| Billy George 21, 59 |