Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Gemmill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Airdrieonians and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians kick off and get the first half underway!
2.41
0-0Neil Thomson threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Les Potts. Les Potts heads the ball goalwards but Neil Cleland reads it well. Nice save!
8.04
0-0Duncan Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Alec Mccall. Duncan Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Alec Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.11
0-0Alec Ferguson sees space and advances. Alec Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.18
0-0Duncan Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Alec Niven who brings the ball under control. Alec Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.43
Dominic Hutchison catches Paul Hopkin on the ankles. The referee brings Dominic Hutchison to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.19
Brutil Van Der Meyde sweeps the ball up the wings. Kevin Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
26.04
Neil Ferguson makes a simple pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.16
0-0Duncan Mcinnes hacks Brenny Broers from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brenny Broers stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.53
Alec Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Collins. Andy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Cleland effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
49.44
Stephen Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mckinlay collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Neil Mckinlay stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
55.34
Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall hits a low pass to Les Potts. Les Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.23
0-0Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Campbell replacing Andy Collins and Kevin Telfer replacing Duncan Mccall .
63.18
0-0Stephen Hansen hacks Paul Hopkin from behind! Stephen Hansen is shown the red card!! Paul Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.07
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.22
0-0Duncan McCoist barges into Paul Campbell. The referee calls over Duncan McCoist and warns him to calm down! Paul Campbell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.32
Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Les Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Potts hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin tries a spectacular strike but somehow Neil Cleland manages to keep it out.
84.09
Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Neil Thomson knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Davidson.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.3%
48.8%
22%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Cleland of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Cleland (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hansen (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 5. | Dominic Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Mcinnes (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Billy Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Eustace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cleto Maltagliati (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |