Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Airdrieonians. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
2.52
0-0Alex Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Samba Loko.
3.23
1-0Noel Yoffou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lampros Triadis. Lampros Triadis knocks the ball forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pius Olembé scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
6.32
1-0Neil Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Allsopp who gathers it comfortably.
8.08
Oleg Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé flicks the ball with his head. Samba Loko easily smothers it.
15.27
Lampros Triadis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory powers a header at goal. Samba Loko manages to gather it comfortably.
16.45
1-0Dario Peyrlade comes in with a late challenge on Alex Elliott. Dario Peyrlade is shown the yellow card! Alex Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
1-0Airdrieonians are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Heart of Midlothian's defence.
22.02
Stephen Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Triadis. Lampros Triadis makes a probing pass to Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Mckinlay.
28.26
1-0Stephen Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Stefanidis and rushes in on goal... Pius Olembé tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
36.49
Stephen Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Samba Loko.
38.06
Jermaine Tiatto kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Airdrieonians are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Heart of Midlothian's defence.
53.33
Stephen Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Lampros Triadis. Lampros Triadis flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Samba Loko had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
59.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.51
Dario Peyrlade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.25
John Mckinlay brings the ball forward. John Mckinlay threads the ball through to Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Carragher. Jermaine Carragher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.27
Noel Yoffou chips the ball to his team mate, Lampros Triadis. Lampros Triadis kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Stefanidis and rushes in on goal... Pius Olembé makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Samba Loko easily smothers it!
71.35
Jermaine Tiatto takes it forward alone. Jermaine Tiatto knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis whips in a cross ball towards Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.47
Alex Elliott passes the ball forward to Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis whips in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.16
Lampros Triadis flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.42
Dario Peyrlade makes a probing pass to Jermaine Carragher. Jermaine Carragher plays a perfect one-two with Matt Campbell and rushes in on goal... Jermaine Carragher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.06
Lampros Triadis makes a beautiful solo run. Lampros Triadis whips in a cross ball towards Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Samba Loko had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
81.29
Lampros Triadis knocks the ball forward to Alexander Stefanidis. Alexander Stefanidis shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Samba Loko easily smothers it!
84.11
Oleg Smith sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard McGrory. Richard McGrory shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.7%
27.3%
Play Area
19.5%
45.5%
35.1%
Scorers
| Pius Olembé 3, 78 Richard McGrory 53 | Matt Campbell 61 |