Match Report


MontroseMontrose     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BradyA. Brady51
G
1captain
G
53Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith45
D
2
D
53Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde
Neil LawN. Law44
D
3
D
48Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson
John DalglishJ. Dalglish40
D
4
D
48Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Ben WrightB. Wright37
D
5
D
45Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Scott BoothS. Booth47
M
captain6
M
46Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Colin McCoistC. McCoist45
M
7
M
41Neil FergusonN. Ferguson
Gavin CollinsG. Collins42
M
8
M
40Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan41
M
9
M
35Scott SounessS. Souness
Alec WhiteA. White45
A
10
A
49Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie44
A
11
A
44Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland44
G
12
G
46Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay43
A
13
D
42Richard InglisR. Inglis
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson43
A
14
D
41Stuart McNeillS. McNeill

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 2,921 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.


0.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the match underway!
2.19
Neil Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Law.
4.51
Scott Souness sees Duncan Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Mcinnes threads the ball through into the box. Kevin Bremner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Andy Brady manages to keep it out.
8.50
Scott Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.58
Duncan Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Souness collects the pass. Scott Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.46
Gavin Collins catches Neil Mckinlay on the ankles. Gavin Collins is shown the yellow card! Neil Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.53
Scott Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
26.51
Garry Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Colin McCoist collects the pass. Colin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Hansen.
39.41
Colin McCoist takes a short throw-in bringing Scott Booth into play. Scott Booth changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.06
Neil Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montrose players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Montrose kick off!
47.24
Gavin Collins makes a simple pass to Alec White. Alec White whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie 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!!
59.47
Neil Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Garry Naysmith. The referee calls over Neil Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Garry Naysmith runs off the knock.
63.09
Gavin Collins darts forward. Gavin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Cleland.
64.30
Corner kick to Montrose. Gavin Collins chips it to the near post. Kevin Bremner jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
69.53
Andy Ritchie clumsily knocks into Dominic Hutchison. The referee calls over Andy Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.49
Neil Law threads the ball through to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist passes the ball forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Neil Cleland. What a great pair of hands!
78.25
Stephen Hansen hacks Colin McCoist from behind! Stephen Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Colin McCoist runs off the knock.
79.25
Duncan Davidson makes a probing pass to Scott Souness. Scott Souness passes the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.23
Neil Law flicks a high pass forward. Scott Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Booth knocks the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Davidson.
84.03
Neil Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Alec White. Alec White advances inside the box! Alec White comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball cannons off Duncan Davidson, going wide.
85.38
Corner kick to Montrose. Gavin Collins plays it to the far post. Neil Cleland gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
87.13
Scott Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Souness shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
Duncan McCoist clumsily knocks into Gavin Collins. Duncan McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Collins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Airdrieonians
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
21.8%
48.7%
29.5%

Scorers
Andy Ritchie 47
Duncan Mcinnes 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mcinnes of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Andy Brady (GK)
6
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
7
3.Neil Law (DEF)
8
4.John Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Ben Wright (DEF)
6
6.Scott Booth (MID)
7
7.Colin McCoist (MID)
7
8.Gavin Collins (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
10.Alec White (ATT)
8
11.Andy Ritchie (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
0

1.Neil Cleland (GK)
7
2.Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Hansen (DEF)
5
5.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Duncan McCoist (MID)
5
7.Neil Ferguson (MID)
6
8.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Scott Souness (MID)
7
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Billy Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Richard Inglis (DEF)
0
14.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
0