Match Report
| Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians |  |  | St Mirren | St Mirren | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Sean Clayton | Sean Clayton | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Mcinnes | K. Mcinnes |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Paul McStay | P. McStay | |||||||||
| Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 39 |  | Paolo Tiler | P. Tiler | |||||||||
| Jonas Sachs | J. Sachs |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 |  | Nuno Semedo | N. Semedo | |||||||||
| Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | | 61 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 64 | | Craig Shields | C. Shields | ||||||||
| Stuart Souness | S. Souness | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Dominic Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| John Brighton | J. Brighton | | 65 | M | | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Gary James | G. James | ||||||||
| Eoin Sheringham | E. Sheringham | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 |  | Sylvain Guei | S. Guei | |||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Sven Hanssen | S. Hanssen | |||||||||
| Alec Campbell | A. Campbell | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Edgar Ramos | E. Ramos | |||||||||
| Tony Van Westerop | T. Van Westerop |  | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| Mick Milligan | M. Milligan | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Alex Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Demlaba Ben Haddou | D. Ben Haddou | | 58 | G | | 12 | | G | 39 | | Ben Ward | B. Ward | |||||||||
| Jorge Moutinho | J. Moutinho | | 56 | A | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Albert Van Der Meer | A. Van Der Meer | |||||||||
| Craig Gough | C. Gough | | 56 | A | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Craig Kasper | C. Kasper | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 16,415 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Morrison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Eoin Sheringham passes the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
3.37
0-0Sylvain Guei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a deft header. Good keeping from Kevin Mcinnes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.55
0-0Edgar Ramos takes a quick corner, playing it short to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks the ball into the box. Tony Van Westerop jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
9.16
0-0John Brighton chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.32
Kevin Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Ferguson rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.19
1-0Kevin Ferguson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.32
Kevin Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell skips past Dominic Dickov! Alec Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.41
Colin Hendry threads a neat ball through to John Brighton. John Brighton sees Tony Van Westerop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Van Westerop cuts inside the box! Tony Van Westerop makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.49
Craig Shields runs forward with the ball. Craig Shields threads a neat ball through to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but Kevin Mcinnes is on top of it.
34.20
Eoin Sheringham makes a simple pass to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop whips in a cross ball towards Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Paul McStay. Excellent save.
36.01
Gary James knocks the ball forward to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
38.40
2-0Jonas Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to John Brighton. John Brighton sees space and advances. John Brighton advances inside the box! Craig Shields comes in with a late challenge on John Brighton. John Brighton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.23
Colin Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Alec Campbell controls it well on his chest. Alec Campbell plays a one-two with Mick Milligan and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alec Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. Paul McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St Mirren start the second half!
51.57
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Guei holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Guei makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Guei lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth powers a header at goal but somehow Kevin Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
53.33
2-0Sven Hanssen clumsily knocks into John Brighton. The referee brings Sven Hanssen to one side and gives him a warning! John Brighton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.24
Eoin Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
55.09
Colin Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to John Brighton. John Brighton threads a neat ball through to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.59
Kevin Ferguson makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Ferguson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.54
Jonas Sachs makes a simple pass to John Brighton. John Brighton sees Tony Van Westerop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Van Westerop rushes past Nuno Semedo! Tony Van Westerop rockets a shot on goal but Paul McStay reads it well. Fabulous save!
66.08
Gary James threads the ball through to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.18
Gary James changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St Mirren!
73.58
2-1Gary James barges into Eoin Sheringham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Sheringham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.02
Gary James kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.40
Eoin Sheringham brings the ball forward. Eoin Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Paul McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the young Dutchman!
84.19
Nuno Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James knocks the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Mcinnes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.46
Nuno Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Sven Hanssen who takes it down. Sven Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.41
Eoin Sheringham makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Sheringham plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Milligan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eoin Sheringham comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
89.20
John Brighton barges into Sylvain Guei. The referee warns John Brighton to calm down! Sylvain Guei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Craig Shields flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Guei holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Guei flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tony Van Westerop 20, 28, 79 | Edgar Ramos 67 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Van Westerop of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
7
2. Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Jonas Sachs (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Liddell (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Souness (MID)
6
6. John Brighton (MID)
7
7. Eoin Sheringham (MID)
7
8. Kevin Ferguson (MID)
7
9. Alec Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Tony Van Westerop (ATT)
9
11. Mick Milligan (ATT)
6
12. Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK)
0
13. Jorge Moutinho (ATT)
0
14. Craig Gough (ATT)
0
1. Paul McStay (GK)
6
2. Paolo Tiler (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
4. Craig Shields (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
6. Gary James (MID)
6
7. Sylvain Guei (MID)
6
8. Sven Hanssen (MID)
6
9. Edgar Ramos (ATT)
7
10. Billy Booth (ATT)
6
11. Alex Hendry (ATT)
6
12. Ben Ward (GK)
0
13. Albert Van Der Meer (MID)
0
14. Craig Kasper (DEF)
0