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25/08/2048, Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie, Scotland
League Cup, G1

Airdrieonians Vs Rothes FC

Airdrieonians play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: I Weir (GK) , A Dalgleish (CB) , J MacCubbin (CB) , P McCourt (CB) , D MacAulay (RB) , D Pryce (LB) , C Nasmyth (CDM) , T McCracken (CAM) , R Aileru (RM) , H Flanagon (LM) , J McCombe (ST) And the subs are: R Bevan (CB) , T Spence (CM) , D McFarlane (CM) , M MacKintosh (ST)

Rothes FC play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: K Foley (GK) , G East (CB) , A McRay (CB) , E McBryde (CB) , P McClard (RB) , H Kelly (LB) , B McPherson (CDM) , P Cousin (CAM) , D McConnell (RM) , J McQuirter (LM) , C Mezu (ST) And the subs are: D Devlin (CB) , S Pugh (CB) , N McCaw (CM) , C McQueen (CM) , W MacGuire (ST)

Welcome to Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie, Scotland where Airdrieonians will face Rothes FC.  This is a group stage match of the League Cup.  The attendance is 4748.

1' - Airdrieonians kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - John MacCubbin slides the ball to Hamish Flanagon.  Hamish Flanagon plays the ball to Tommy McCracken.  Tommy McCracken takes the ball past Hugh Kelly with a turn of pace.  

4' - Tommy McCracken sees a run from James McCombe.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but James McCombe is caught offside!  

8' - Peter McClard passes the ball to Ken Foley.  Ken Foley finds Hugh Kelly with a long pass.  Hugh Kelly plays the ball to Joel McQuirter.  Joel McQuirter curves the ball into the box, finding Brian McPherson.  Brian McPherson directs a header towards the top corner...but the shot sails over the bar!

11' - Ian Weir hits the ball long to Angus Dalgleish.  Angus Dalgleish passes to Tommy McCracken.  Tommy McCracken tries to beat George East using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Tommy McCracken runs with the ball!  

12' - Tommy McCracken spots a run from James McCombe.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but James McCombe has strayed offside!  

21' - Duncan MacAulay sees a run from Tommy McCracken.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Tommy McCracken has strayed offside!  

25' - Peter McClard plays a long ball to Hugh Kelly.  Hugh Kelly slides the ball to Duncan McConnell.  Duncan MacAulay tackles Duncan McConnell and the ball goes loose.  Brian McPherson looks to hit a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

33' - Peter McCourt plays a long pass to Chris Nasmyth.  Chris Nasmyth spots a run from Hamish Flanagon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

37' - Peter McClard passes a long ball to Hugh Kelly.  Hugh Kelly sees a run from Brian McPherson.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Brian McPherson runs on to the ball.  Brian McPherson attempts the cutback, but Connor Mezu overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Connor Mezu dispossesses Douglas Pryce and takes possession.  

42' - Tommy McCracken finds Angus Dalgleish with a long pass.  Angus Dalgleish hits the ball long to John MacCubbin.  John MacCubbin plays a short pass to Hamish Flanagon.  Hamish Flanagon sees a run from Chris Nasmyth.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Chris Nasmyth is able to control the ball.  Chris Nasmyth hits the ball towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Rothes FC kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Duncan McConnell dispossesses Duncan MacAulay and gains possession for his team.  Duncan McConnell tries to beat Peter McCourt using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

51' - Duncan McConnell tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

55' - Duncan McConnell slides the ball to Peter McClard.  Peter McClard sees a run from Joel McQuirter.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Joel McQuirter is caught offside!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Adam McRay will come off.  David Devlin is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  George East is going to be taken off.  Stuart Pugh is going to be brought on.  

61' - Duncan MacAulay plays a short pass to Rob Aileru.  With a turn of pace, Rob Aileru beats Connor Mezu.  

63' - Rob Aileru sees a run from Tommy McCracken.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Tommy McCracken runs on to the ball.  Tommy McCracken attempts a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Airdrieonians.  Rob Aileru places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but opposing player Peter McClard takes possession.  

66' - Rob Aileru strikes the ball from outside the area, aiming for the top of the net...but Ken Foley stops the shot!  

67' - Ken Foley sees a run from Connor Mezu.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Connor Mezu is able to control the ball.  Connor Mezu shoots towards goal...but its wide!

70' - Rob Aileru looks to hit a long range shot...and Rob Aileru scores!  That's a fine goal from the Airdrieonians player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

71' - Rothes FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Duncan McConnell finds David Devlin with a short pass.  David Devlin plays a short pass to Peter McClard.  James McCombe tackles Peter McClard and gains possession for his team.  James McCombe curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

77' - David Devlin plays a long pass to Brian McPherson.  Brian McPherson spots a run from Connor Mezu.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Connor Mezu is able to take the ball.  Connor Mezu tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Tommy McCracken gets to the ball first and clears.

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brian McPherson will come off.  Charles McQueen is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hamish Flanagon will come off.  Tom Spence is going to be brought on.  

83' - Connor Mezu looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Ian Weir!  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Duncan MacAulay is going to be taken off.  Ron Bevan is brought on from the bench.  

85' - There is going to be a subsitution.  James McCombe is going to be taken off.  Mel MacKintosh is going to be brought on.  

86' - Douglas Pryce tackles Eric McBryde and takes the ball.  Douglas Pryce spots a run from Mel MacKintosh.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Airdrieonians 1 - 0 Rothes FC.