Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dion KerrD. Kerr48
G
1
G
62Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Gary RitchieG. Ritchie57
D
2
D
59Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Stephen WhiteS. White57
D
3
D
54John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Richard WhiteR. White52
D
4
D
44Gavin HansenG. Hansen
Callum GoughC. Gough46
D
5
M
56Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill
Paul MortonP. Morton53
M
6
M
50Callum GemmellC. Gemmell
Carl BowyerC. Bowyer51
M
7
M
49Scott JamesS. James
Neil DickovN. Dickov51
M
captain8
M
45Craig LawC. Law
Tiago VianaT. Viana52
A
9captain
A
55Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Ugo ChristieU. Christie52
A
10
A
54Scott BradyS. Brady
Scott TelferS. Telfer52
A
11
A
54Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
 
Stephen McStayS. McStay50
A
12
G
54Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Joao AlmeidaJ. Almeida49
A
13
A
53John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Don HansenD. Hansen48
M
14
G
48Billy McNeillB. McNeill

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Stirling Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
Carl Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.37
Neil Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie deftly passes the ball to Scott Telfer, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Scott Telfer provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
6.46
Carl Bowyer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carl Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.36
Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer controls it well on his chest. Scott Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Viana and advances towards the goal... Scott Telfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Scott Telfer scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
15.32
Gary Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Dickov. With great vision, Neil Dickov plays the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Scott Telfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Gavin Mcinnes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.24
Richard White takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alec Mckinlay scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
18.15
Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.23
With great vision, Scott James plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.48
Neil Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer shoots from 25 yards but Alec Mckinlay is on top of it.
30.42
Callum Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Gough.
33.44
Callum Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
36.53
Richard White breaks forward. With great vision, Richard White plays the ball forward to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.55
Craig Law makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Ritchie.
40.54
Gavin Hansen knocks the ball forward to Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill passes the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Johnstone but he's offside!
45.00
Gavin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Dion Kerr manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion kick off!
47.28
Gavin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Scott James controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott James laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from outside the area but is denied by Dion Kerr. Excellent save.
49.26
Paul Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
51.29
John Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Carl Bowyer. The referee calls over John Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Carl Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.34
Neil Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie rushes past Gavin Mcinnes! Ugo Christie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.36
Gavin Hansen hacks Tiago Viana from behind! Gavin Hansen is warned by the referee! Tiago Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.36
Richard White flicks a high ball forward to Carl Bowyer who takes it down. Carl Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Christie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ugo Christie plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Telfer and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ugo Christie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
65.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott James plays the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.27
Neil Dickov advances with the ball. Neil Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.23
Gavin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dion Kerr easily picks it out of the air!
69.25
Richard White passes the ball forward to Carl Bowyer. Carl Bowyer sees Ugo Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.23
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gavin Hansen, John Dalglish replacing Scott James and Billy McNeill replacing Colin Johnstone .
85.10
Stephen White receives the ball from a throw-in from Gary Ritchie. Stephen White knocks the ball forward to Carl Bowyer. Carl Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Scott Telfer who brings the ball under control. Scott Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
89.53
Paul Morton flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Christie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ugo Christie cuts inside the box! Ugo Christie rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alec Mckinlay manages to gather it.
90.00
Dunfermline Athletic are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Stirling Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
21.4%
42.9%
35.7%

Scorers
Scott Telfer 10
Scott Brady 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Telfer of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Dion Kerr (GK)
7
2.Gary Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Stephen White (DEF)
6
4.Richard White (DEF)
7
5.Callum Gough (DEF)
6
6.Paul Morton (MID)
6
7.Carl Bowyer (MID)
8
8.Neil Dickov (MID)
8
9.Tiago Viana (ATT)
7
10.Ugo Christie (ATT)
7
11.Scott Telfer (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Stephen McStay (ATT)
0
13.Joao Almeida (ATT)
0
14.Don Hansen (MID)
0

1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.John Naysmith (DEF)
5
4.Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Gemmill (MID)
6
6.Callum Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Scott James (MID)
7
8.Craig Law (MID)
6
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
7
10.Scott Brady (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Colin Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.John Dalglish (ATT)
6
14.Billy McNeill (GK)
6