Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,529 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
3.09
1-0Stephen Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.13
1-0Scott Souness barges into Billy Mason. Scott Souness is given a warning by the referee! Billy Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.26
1-0Scott Souness makes an attacking run forward. Scott Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.27
1-0Neil Hendry makes a strong solo run forward. Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Neil White. Neil White lofts in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.17
1-0Neil Ferguson catches Andy Elliott on the ankles. Neil Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Andy Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.19
Billy Mason makes an attacking run forward. Billy Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Davidson.
27.43
Neil Ferguson makes a probing pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from distance. John Dalglish is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians have changed their lineup with Richard Inglis replacing Alec Niven and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
48.22
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Mcinnes who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
54.24
Neil Ferguson makes a simple pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.02
2-0Matt Cleland surges forward with the ball. Matt Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Brutil Van Der Meyde.
65.10
2-0Stephen Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by John Dalglish!
67.13
With great vision, Stephen Hansen plays the ball forward to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Souness. Scott Souness shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.13
Gavin Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White lofts in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.57
2-1Andy Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Richard Inglis. Andy Elliott is shown the yellow card! Richard Inglis runs off the knock.
85.13
Gavin Gemmell makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
87.48
Neil Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Souness. Scott Souness tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
89.38
2-1Richard Inglis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Gavin Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Bremner. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
24.1%
50%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mcinnes of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Cleland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dominic Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Duncan Mcinnes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Billy Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Stuart McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Gemmell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Elliott (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Matt Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Scott Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Mason (DEF) | 0 | |