Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 4,283 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.


0.00
Alloa Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.01
Martin Marbus kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Viana who takes it down. Tiago Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.45
Carl Bowyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
9.23
Paul Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana cuts inside the box! Tiago Viana shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.39
Gavin Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youl El Khebir. Youl El Khebir knocks the ball forward to Garry Young. Garry Young cuts inside the box! Garry Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
12.24
Duncan Law makes a probing pass to Youl El Khebir. Youl El Khebir flicks a high ball forward to Craig Campbell who takes it down. Craig Campbell cuts inside the box! Craig Campbell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper, Billy Mason, sees it late!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
18.20
Sylvain Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Viana who brings the ball under control. Tiago Viana rushes past Gavin Brady! Tiago Viana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Stephen Mccall blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
20.58
Alec Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Young. Garry Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Garry Young scores for Alloa Athletic!!
27.21
Duncan Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Youl El Khebir. Youl El Khebir runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youl El Khebir whips in a cross ball towards Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.12
Tiago Viana clumsily knocks into Duncan Law. The referee brings Tiago Viana to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Law runs off the knock.
32.58
Carl Bowyer darts forward. Carl Bowyer shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.58
Stephen White makes a simple pass to Paul Morton. Paul Morton brings the ball forward. Paul Morton makes a pass forward but Tiago Viana makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
34.48
Stephen Mccall sees Andy Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Andy Inglis plays the ball forward to Craig Hunt. Craig Hunt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.41
Andy Inglis makes a simple pass to Craig Hunt. Craig Hunt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.40
Youl El Khebir threads a neat ball through to Garry Young. Garry Young shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Carl Bowyer barges into Youl El Khebir. Carl Bowyer is given a warning by the referee! Youl El Khebir grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
47.10
Alloa Athletic are dictating the run of play here today.
48.48
Alec Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Young. Garry Young lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell makes a deft header. Billy Mason gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
51.18
Youl El Khebir flicks a high pass forward to Craig Campbell who brings the ball under control. Craig Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.40
Andy Inglis makes a probing pass to Craig Hunt. Craig Hunt shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.29
Gavin Brady drives a long ball upfield. Craig Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.15
Gary Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer plays a one-two with Tiago Viana and advances towards the goal... Scott Telfer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Telfer!
72.07
Garry Young comes in with a late challenge on Richard White. The referee warns Garry Young to calm down! Richard White runs off the knock.
73.43
Alec Morrison plays the ball forward to Garry Young. Garry Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
77.28
Stephen White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Law.
84.13
Craig Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Gary Ritchie. The referee warns Craig Hunt to calm down! Gary Ritchie runs off the knock.
85.11
Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Youl El Khebir who brings the ball under control. Youl El Khebir threads a neat ball through to Craig Hunt. Craig Hunt advances inside the box! Craig Hunt takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Billy Mason.
89.48
Craig Campbell clumsily knocks into Richard White. The referee calls over Craig Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Richard White runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Campbell of Alloa Athletic

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

1.Matt Law (GK)
6
2.Duncan Law (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Brady (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Wieland (MID)
6
6.Youl El Khebir (MID)
8
7.Alec Morrison (MID)
7
8.Andy Inglis (MID)
6
9.Craig Campbell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
10
10.Garry Young (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Craig Hunt (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
13.Gary Niven (GK)
0
14.David Strachan (ATT)
0