Match Report
| Dunfermline Athletic | Dunfermline Athletic |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dion Kerr | D. Kerr |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 51 |  | Alec Hansen | A. Hansen | ||||||||
| Gary Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Don Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Stephen White | S. White | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Richard White | R. White | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Rodrigo Nascimento | R. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Martin Marbus | M. Marbus |  | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Ger Gronkjaer | G. Gronkjaer | |||||||||
| Paul Morton | P. Morton | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Dominic Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
| Sylvain Forbes | S. Forbes | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Carl Bowyer | C. Bowyer | | 51 | M | | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | ||||||||
| Scott Telfer | S. Telfer | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Tiago Viana | T. Viana | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Scott Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| Ugo Christie | U. Christie | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Don Inglis | D. Inglis | |||||||||
| Dominic Bremner | D. Bremner | | 50 | M | | 12 | | G | 45 |  | Carlo Strasser | C. Strasser | |||||||||
| Stephen McStay | S. McStay | | 50 | A | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Stephen Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 46 | D | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Luis Ribeiro | L. Ribeiro | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,010 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Carl Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer controls it well on his chest. Scott Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Ugo Christie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Telfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
3.52
1-0Stephen White plays the ball forward to Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.22
1-0With vision, Carl Bowyer laces a through ball forward to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie threads the ball through to Scott Telfer but he's offside!
8.07
1-0Craig McGrory hacks Paul Morton from behind! Craig McGrory is warned by the referee! Paul Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.24
Craig McGrory sees Paul Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
15.06
1-0With a delightful solo run, Carl Bowyer stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
20.13
1-0Richard White comes in with a late challenge on Paul Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Matteo runs off the knock.
21.30
Gavin Elliott breaks forward. Gavin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Don Inglis. Don Inglis shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
22.46
Sylvain Forbes threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ger Gronkjaer.
26.56
Sylvain Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Viana who takes it down. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
32.30
Rodrigo Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory makes a probing pass to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
34.07
Martin Marbus barges into Richard Gemmill. The referee calls over Martin Marbus and shows him a yellow card! Richard Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.03
Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Don Inglis who brings the ball under control. Don Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard White.
44.16
Paul Morton sees space and advances. Paul Morton edges inside the box! Paul Morton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Gavin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the second half underway!
47.52
Craig McGrory plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven plays a one-two with Paul Matteo and rushes in on goal... Scott Niven strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.13
1-0Richard White flicks a high pass forward. Carl Bowyer controls it well on his chest. Carl Bowyer makes a simple pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana plays a one-two with Ugo Christie and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Tiago Viana provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Hansen.
54.02
1-0Corner kick to Dunfermline Athletic. Richard White plays it to the near post. Stephen White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
59.28
Craig McGrory catches Sylvain Forbes on the ankles. The referee brings Craig McGrory to one side and gives him another warning! Sylvain Forbes runs off the knock.
63.42
Craig McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.25
Craig McGrory receives the ball from a throw-in from Dominic Gough. Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Don Inglis controls it well on his chest. Don Inglis shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
69.44
Paul Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer edges inside the box! Scott Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Scott Telfer scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
73.06
Stephen White passes the ball forward to Paul Morton. Paul Morton knocks the ball forward to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.11
Richard White hits a low pass to Paul Morton. Paul Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dunfermline Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.01
2-0Craig McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Niven. Scott Niven edges inside the box! Gary Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Scott Niven. Scott Niven appeals for a penalty! Given!!
79.01
2-0The referee points to the spot..
80.23
Don Inglis takes a stuttering run up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
90.00
With great vision, Richard White plays the ball forward to Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes knocks the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer threads the ball through to Ugo Christie but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%
Scorers
| Scott Telfer 4, 69 | Don Inglis 80 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Telfer of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dion Kerr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard White (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Martin Marbus (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Paul Morton (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Bowyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Telfer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tiago Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ugo Christie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dominic Bremner (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ger Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig McGrory (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Inglis (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Carlo Strasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Ribeiro (MID) | 0 | |