Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Stuart Henderson | S. Henderson | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Craig Inglis | C. Inglis | |||||||||
| Dominic McStay | D. McStay | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Craig Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Stuart Henderson | S. Henderson | | 51 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 54 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | ||||||||
| Callum Young | C. Young | | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Richard Liddell | R. Liddell | |||||||||
| Robert Mccann | R. Mccann |  | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Matt Hutchison | M. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Craig James | C. James | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | David Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Gavin McNeill | G. McNeill | | 65 | A | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Neil Gough | N. Gough | | 61 | A | | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | ||||||||
| Gary Souness | G. Souness | | 40 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | David Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| Paul Rae | P. Rae | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | |||||||||
| Alex McStay | A. McStay | | 50 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Craig Niven | C. Niven | | 49 | G | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Kurt Veurink | K. Veurink |  | 49 | M | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Colin Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,228 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Strachan.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians get the match underway!
2.59
0-0Craig Inglis brings the ball forward. Craig Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to David Morton. David Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
10.07
0-0Stuart Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Henderson sees Paul Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Rae whips in a cross ball towards Craig James. Craig James whips the ball goalwards with his head. Colin Mason gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
24.51
Stuart Henderson makes a simple pass to Craig James. Craig James flicks a high pass forward to Neil Gough who brings the ball under control. Neil Gough whips in a cross ball towards Gary Souness. Gary Souness directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.51
David Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
33.55
David Morton runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Morton shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.05
David Dalglish decides to run forward with the ball. David Dalglish shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
40.49
Craig Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen brings the ball forward. Gary Hansen shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
44.04
1-0Craig James advances with the ball. Craig James whips in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a deft header. Gavin McNeill scores for Arbroath!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath have changed their lineup with Kurt Veurink replacing Gavin McNeill. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Arbroath kicking off!
47.43
Richard Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Billy Davidson collects the pass. Billy Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.34
Matt Hutchison makes a probing pass to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.09
Craig James sees a break and surges forward. Craig James lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Mccann. Robert Mccann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Colin Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.42
Craig James threads a neat ball through to Kurt Veurink. Kurt Veurink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.15
2-0Stuart Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Souness. Gary Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.27
Matt Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Morton. David Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Alex Johnstone. Excellent save.
73.16
Dominic McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Henderson plays the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.38
2-0Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Colin Rae replacing Craig Inglis .
78.47
Gary Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McGrory collects the pass. Kevin McGrory makes a probing pass to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Johnstone didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.03
David Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen shoots from 25 yards but Alex Johnstone is on top of it.
87.49
2-0Richard Liddell catches Craig James on the ankles. Richard Liddell is shown the yellow card! Craig James stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Gary Hansen passes the ball forward to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Johnstone (GK)
8
2. Stuart Henderson (DEF)
6
3. Dominic McStay (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Henderson (DEF)
7
5. Callum Young (DEF)
6
6. Robert Mccann (MID)
8
7. Craig James (MID)
9
8. Gavin McNeill (ATT)
7
9. Neil Gough (ATT)
6
10. Gary Souness (ATT)
6
11. Paul Rae (ATT)
6
12. Alex McStay (GK)
0
13. Craig Niven (GK)
0
14. Kurt Veurink (MID)
6
1. Colin Mason (GK)
6
2. Craig Inglis (DEF)
6
3. Craig Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Gary Hansen (DEF)
7
5. Richard Liddell (MID)
5
6. Matt Hutchison (MID)
7
7. David Dalglish (MID)
8
8. Kevin McGrory (MID)
6
9. Stephen Hansen (ATT)
6
10. David Morton (ATT)
6
11. Billy Davidson (ATT)
6
12. Garry Strachan (ATT)
0
13. Colin Johnstone (GK)
0
14. Colin Rae (ATT)
6