Airdrieonians 1-2 Forfar: Match Report

04 October 2014 16:31
Airdrieonians 1-2 Forfar: Match Report - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game as it happened.


Swankie earns late win

Gavin Swankie completed Forfar's comeback in the last minute as they came from behind to beat Airdrie 2-1 at Station Park.

The forward connected expertly with Omar Kader's cross to head home 11 seconds into injury time, just as the match seemed to be ebbing towards a hard-fought draw.

The hosts had started the brighter. James Lister connected with a Scott Gray centre in the 21st minute to head Airdrie in front from close range.

Headed goals were the order of the day as Forfar levelled midway through the second period. Jim Paterson curled in a wicked ball for Dale Hilson to convert from the edge of the box.

Both sides exchanged chances to win it before Swankie delivered the crucial intervention in the dying seconds.




Source: PA