Exceptional fotball at Excelsior stadium

A game which included 8 yellow cards, 2 red cards and 2 goals. Airdrie versus Brechin has never been a dull encounter. Airdrie United whom have partly Brechin to blame for there relegation last season. When Airdrie finished 9th last year they were up against Brechin in the play-offs, unfortunateley for the Glasgow side they lost both encounters. Losing 2-1 in the first leg Airdrie then hosted Brechin in the 2nd leg losing 1-0 that time round. Airdrie had a goal chopped off, the goal was a replica of Frank Lampards shot against Germany, Airdrie then had another shot blocked off the line by the hand of City man Steven Canning. So you can see Airdrie's frustration with the "Hedgemen". Well new look Airdrie weren't wanting another beating from City. Brechin started possitive with good passing and long balls which eventually created a great chance for City's number 9, Rory McAllister, who couldn't find the net. A one two with "Chukie" King and a shot which was well saved by Airdries number 1 Szpilcynski. Brechin did break the deadlock 23 minutes in, on-loan Callum Booth played a fantastic ball across the pitch to Rory McAllister who kept the ball then released Kevin Byers, Byers cut out to the left then hit a left footed shot which curled round Szpilcynski. Just before the half time whistle Airdrie had a free kick fantastically saved by City goalkeeper Craig Nelson . It only took 3 minutes to change the game for Airdrie. 8 minutes after the restart an Airdrie corner which worried the Brechin defence reached the head of Scott Gibson and he headed home the equalizer. 3 minutes after the goal Rory McAllister saw a second yellow for a tackle on keeper Szpilcynski, however there were arguements whether it was a bad tackle or an unfortunate 50/50. As it was a second booking City will not be able to appeal against it, meaning Rory will unfortunateley miss the important fixture at home to Livingston. Charlie King then had a chance to put the game to bed for City but failed to convert a one on one chance with the keeper. King then had another chance to put Brechin into the lead as he was agian one on one, this time he passed it to Jamie Redman whos shot was cleared off the line twice. Airdries scorer Scott Gibson was then sent off with a second bookable offence for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Doing this he conceded a free kick which was beautifully struck by Charlie King and very well saved by the United goalkeeper. This was the last exciting movement of the game, a draw leaves just one team (East Fife) between Airdrie and Brechin in the table. Brechin 4th with 9 points and Airdrie 6th with 6 points. Next week Airdrie host Peterhead whilst Brechin have a tough game at home to Livingston.