Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     ClydeClyde
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dion KerrD. Kerr48
G
1captain
G
47Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
Gary RitchieG. Ritchie57
D
2
D
47Stephen BremnerS. Bremner
Stephen WhiteS. White57
D
3
D
47Gavin RaeG. Rae
Richard WhiteR. White52
D
4
D
45Alex JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Martin MarbusM. Marbus48
D
5
D
44Richard LawR. Law
Paul MortonP. Morton53
M
6
M
64Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Sylvain ForbesS. Forbes52
M
7
M
52Don McStayD. McStay
Carl BowyerC. Bowyer51
M
captain8
M
51Stuart McNeillS. McNeill
Tiago VianaT. Viana52
A
9
A
63Marcus MersonM. Merson
Ugo ChristieU. Christie52
A
10
A
55Gary HendryG. Hendry
Stephen McStayS. McStay50
A
11
A
54John HendryJ. Hendry
 
Dominic BremnerD. Bremner50
M
12
M
48Martin Van De LooiM. Van De Looi
Callum GoughC. Gough46
D
13
M
46Alec CollinsA. Collins
John RitchieJ. Ritchie45
G
14
A
45Paul DavidsonP. Davidson

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,691 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 Mason.


0.00
The first half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
4.50
Showing composure, Don McStay laces a through ball forward to John Hendry. John Hendry plays a one-two with Gary Hendry and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from John Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dion Kerr easily smothers it!
6.21
Sylvain Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Don McStay. The referee calls over Sylvain Forbes and shows him a yellow card! Don McStay runs off the knock.
8.52
Don McStay sees space and advances. Don McStay shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
14.14
Stephen White flicks a high pass forward. Paul Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Morton passes the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana plays a scrappy one-two with Ugo Christie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tiago Viana tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.26
Gavin Davidson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Davidson shoots from distance. Solid save from Dion Kerr.
22.38
Richard White takes a long throw-in. Gary Ritchie plays a long ball forward. Ugo Christie plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Viana and advances towards the goal... Ugo Christie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Callum Davidson smothers it!
24.33
Gavin Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards John Hendry. John Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
27.36
Paul Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.21
Richard White clumsily knocks into Marcus Merson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.59
Gavin Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry rushes past Stephen White! Gary Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Richard White!
32.04
Sylvain Forbes laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Johnstone.
36.16
Gavin Davidson barges into Carl Bowyer. Gavin Davidson is warned by the referee! Carl Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.59
With some swift thinking, Stuart McNeill plays the ball forward to John Hendry. John Hendry shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Stephen White makes a probing pass to Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Viana who brings the ball under control. Tiago Viana cuts inside the box! Tiago Viana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
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. Clyde also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clyde players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Clyde start the second half!
53.03
Sylvain Forbes passes the ball forward to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.58
Paul Morton makes a simple pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
60.07
Stephen White knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
66.10
Richard White makes a strong solo run forward. Richard White chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.32
Sylvain Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a great pass forward. Stephen McStay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.43
Stuart McNeill barges into Paul Morton. The referee brings Stuart McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.43
With vision, Don McStay laces a weighted ball forward to Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard White.
79.06
Stuart McNeill flicks a high pass forward. John Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Hendry plays a quick one-two with Gary Hendry and rushes in on goal... John Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.41
Paul Morton makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Clyde
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
31.6%
45.6%
22.8%

Scorers
Tiago Viana 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Viana of Dunfermline Athletic

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

1.Callum Davidson (GK)
6
2.Stephen Bremner (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Rae (DEF)
6
4.Alex Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Richard Law (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Davidson (MID)
7
7.Don McStay (MID)
7
8.Stuart McNeill (MID)
7
9.Marcus Merson (ATT)
6
10.Gary Hendry (ATT)
7
11.John Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Martin Van De Looi (MID)
0
13.Alec Collins (MID)
0
14.Paul Davidson (ATT)
0