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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 8,977 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Souness.


0.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the match underway!
2.49
Eoin Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist advances inside the box! Billy McCoist tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
8.49
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Duncan Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Mick Milligan easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Milligan shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by David Hopkin!
10.41
Garry Greig barges into Tony Van Westerop. The referee calls over Garry Greig and shows him a yellow card! Tony Van Westerop stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.01
Stephen Liddell passes the ball forward to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop whips in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
14.43
Eoin Sheringham barges into Nicolas Calvo. Eoin Sheringham is warned by the referee! Nicolas Calvo runs off the knock.
16.49
Duncan Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Gemmill puts a great ball through. Billy McCoist runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.21
Showing composure, Eoin Sheringham picks a pass forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.07
Carl Lofthouse threads the ball through to Joao Alves. Joao Alves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joao Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Scott Bremner had no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
28.23
Guerino Tedoldi sees a break and surges forward. Guerino Tedoldi makes an attacking run forward. Guerino Tedoldi plays a scrappy one-two with Billy McCoist and advances towards the goal... Guerino Tedoldi shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.49
Nicolas Calvo hacks Duncan Gemmill from behind! The referee calls over Nicolas Calvo and warns him to calm down! Duncan Gemmill runs off the knock.
34.28
Guerino Tedoldi kicks a strong pass forward to John Brighton. John Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan edges inside the box! Mick Milligan shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.03
Joao Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell makes a great pass forward. Stephen Inglis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.51
Alec Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Calvo who takes it down. Nicolas Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Scott Bremner, sees it late!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
44.41
Nicolas Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Kevin Bremner cuts inside the box! Kevin Bremner takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Joao Alves flicks a high pass forward to Scott Campbell who brings the ball under control. Scott Campbell passes the ball forward but David McCoist is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Forfar Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.12
John Brighton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Brighton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. David Hopkin effortlessly gets down and covers it.
51.44
Nicolas Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Liddell.
54.29
Duncan Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Mick Milligan who takes it down. Mick Milligan plays a one-two with Billy McCoist and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mick Milligan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
57.34
Guerino Tedoldi flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Sheringham who takes it down. Eoin Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop advances inside the box! Tony Van Westerop takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by David Hopkin.
58.23
Mathieur Brahami takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Nicolas Calvo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.09
Alec Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Sheringham. Alec Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Sheringham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.39
Eoin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward to Mick Milligan who brings the ball under control. Mick Milligan shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but David Hopkin smothers it!
66.58
John Brighton hits a low pass to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
72.30
Garry Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis whips in a cross ball towards David McCoist. David McCoist jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Scott Bremner didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.15
Nicolas Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David McCoist. David McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.48
Mathieur Brahami chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop plays a one-two with Mick Milligan and rushes in on goal... Tony Van Westerop comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. What a cracker!! David Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
90.00
Nicolas Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 33.3333333333333 vs 66.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 27.59%, Midfield: 48.28%, Away team third: 24.14%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guerino Tedoldi of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. David Hopkin (GK)
7
2. Garry Greig (DEF)
5
3. Alec Elliott (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Joao Alves (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Calvo (MID)
7
7
9. David McCoist (ATT)
6
10. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
7
11. Stephen Inglis (ATT)
6

0
13. Alex Morton (GK)
0
14. Paul Naysmith (MID)
0

6
9
6
6. John Brighton (MID)
7
7
6
10. Billy McCoist (ATT)
7
11. Mick Milligan (ATT)
9

12. Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
0
14. Craig Gough (ATT)
0