Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,001 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.


0.00
Clyde kick off the first half!
8.19
Stephen White knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Bowyer. Carl Bowyer makes a simple pass to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie plays a quick one-two with Scott Telfer and rushes in on goal... Ugo Christie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.24
Showing composure, Don McStay plays the ball forward to John Hendry. John Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Ritchie.
14.41
Stuart McNeill clumsily knocks into Anthony Potts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.47
Anthony Potts hits a low pass to Paul Morton. Paul Morton plays the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
22.33
Sylvain Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Viana rushes past Gavin Rae! Tiago Viana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.17
Sylvain Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.23
Sylvain Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Scott Telfer who takes it down. Scott Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.33
Richard White flicks a high pass forward. Carl Bowyer collects the pass. Carl Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Christie who gracefully takes it down. Ugo Christie shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.04
Stuart McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to John Hendry. John Hendry plays a one-two with Gary Hendry and advances towards the goal... John Hendry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.13
Paul Morton makes a probing pass to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
44.58
Stephen Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don McStay. Don McStay threads a neat ball through to John Hendry. John Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Clyde also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clyde players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
49.32
Stuart McNeill makes a high pass forward. John Hendry shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. John Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Ritchie.
55.02
Sylvain Forbes darts forward. Sylvain Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
59.51
Stephen White catches Gary Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen White and shows him a yellow card! Gary Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.17
Gavin Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Hendry. Some silky footwork from Gary Hendry provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.51
Don McStay catches Gary Ritchie on the ankles. The referee brings Don McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Ritchie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.18
Sylvain Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer skips past Gavin Rae! Scott Telfer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but is denied by David James. Excellent save.
79.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.27
Showing composure, Paul Morton laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Viana and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Telfer takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30%
42.5%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hendry of Clyde

Match Ratings
1.Billy Mason (GK)
6
2.Gary Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Stephen White (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Anthony Potts (DEF)
6
5.Richard White (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Forbes (MID)
7
7.Paul Morton (MID)
6
8.Carl Bowyer (MID)
6
9.Scott Telfer (ATT)
8
10.Ugo Christie (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Viana (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stephen McStay (ATT)
0
13.Martin Marbus (DEF)
0
14.Dominic Bremner (MID)
0

1.David James (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Taks (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Rae (DEF)
6
5.Alex Johnstone (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Davidson (MID)
6
7.Stuart McNeill (MID)yellow card
6
8.Don McStay (MID)
6
9.Marcus Merson (ATT)
6
10.John Hendry (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Gary Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jonas Cziommer (GK)
0
13.Martin Van De Looi (MID)
0
14.Callum Davidson (GK)
0