Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 4,777 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcallister.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Queen of the South kicking off!
3.46
0-1Neil Hopkin brings the ball forward. Neil Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Thomson!
9.22
0-1Neil Dickov threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
14.27
0-1Paul Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Alec Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Alec Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Richard Morrison who brings the ball under control. Richard Morrison shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.35
Kevin Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin passes the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dion Kerr smothers it!
27.48
0-1Neil Hopkin hacks Neil Dickov from behind! The referee brings Neil Hopkin to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.09
0-1John Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Garcia. Jose Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Andy Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Gough.
30.46
Paul Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer powers a header at goal but Alec Ferguson reads it well. Excellent keeping!
32.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Johnstone plays the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Gough.
33.21
0-1Richard White sees Neil Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Dickov sees space and advances. Neil Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Christie but the linesman indicates offside!
36.04
Jose Garcia passes the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison makes a simple pass, allowing Andy Thomson to run into the box. Andy Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
49.30
Carl Bowyer plays the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.32
John Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Andy Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Thomson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.56
Neil Dickov makes a simple pass to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer advances inside the box! Scott Telfer rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.03
Alec Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.45
Jose Garcia makes a simple pass to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.39
Neil Hopkin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hopkin advances inside the box! Neil Hopkin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.39
0-4Queen of the South have made a substitution with Rosario Campi replacing Andy Thomson .
79.21
Gary Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer collects the pass. Scott Telfer hits a low pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30.6%
45.8%
23.6%
Scorers
| Tiago Viana 79 | Andy Thomson 3, 36 Richard Morrison 72 Neil Hopkin 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Hopkin of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dion Kerr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ugo Christie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Telfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tiago Viana (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joao Almeida (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Hansen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Jose Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Thomson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Richard Morrison (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Rosario Campi (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Meiklejohn (GK) | 0 | |