Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 19,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Airdrieonians and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Airdrieonians and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.32
0-0Alje Brouwer threads the ball through to Melchior Dekker. Melchior Dekker whips in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
10.29
Marques Pereira Thomas knocks the ball forward to Billy George. Billy George knocks in a cross ball towards Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.26
Billy Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Möller. Christian Möller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima knocks in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
15.15
0-0Billy Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Rae. Neil Rae plays a perfect one-two with Neil Gough and rushes in on goal... Neil Rae makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Giordano Dionigi easily smothers it!
21.47
0-1Fred Van Fessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Melchior Dekker. Melchior Dekker goes all the way! Melchior Dekker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Giordano Dionigi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.36
0-1Billy Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Melchior Dekker. Melchior Dekker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.16
Christian Möller threads the ball through to Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima plays a perfect one-two with Billy George and rushes in on goal... Hiroshi Nakajima tries a spectacular strike but Paul Gallacher is on top of it.
30.52
Alje Brouwer chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Rae. Neil Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.47
Christian Möller knocks the ball forward to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.54
Luke Plowright knocks the ball forward to Marques Pereira Thomas. Marques Pereira Thomas makes a simple pass to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
38.52
Christian Möller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
39.10
Luke Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger surges forward with the ball. Florian Lichtenegger whips in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.55
Billy Hopkin passes the ball forward to Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger makes a simple pass to Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima lofts in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paul Gallacher easily smothers it.
45.00
John Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marques Pereira Thomas. Marques Pereira Thomas sees a break and surges forward. Marques Pereira Thomas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Strachan.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Hibernian kick off the second half!
49.45
Marques Pereira Thomas flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy George. Billy George knocks in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.16
1-1Alje Brouwer catches Christian Möller on the ankles. Alje Brouwer is given a warning by the referee! Christian Möller runs off the knock.
55.53
Kevin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy George. Billy George lofts in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Paul Gallacher.
63.18
John Ritchie makes a simple pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller makes a probing pass to Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateo San Martín.
66.00
Alje Brouwer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Rae. Neil Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Plowright.
67.24
Florian Lichtenegger passes the ball forward to Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima goes all the way! Hiroshi Nakajima takes a shot at goal but Paul Gallacher is on top of it.
71.49
Marques Pereira Thomas threads the ball through to Billy George. Billy George knocks in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.32
Florian Lichtenegger makes a simple pass to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball towards Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
81.52
Billy Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Billy Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.03
Florian Lichtenegger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis whips in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Paul Gallacher is on top of it.
89.33
Christian Möller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima lofts in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy George!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.4%
29.6%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%
Scorers