Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     DundeeDundee
Dave TownsendDave Townsend Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee57
G
1
G
56Garry BoothG. Booth
Billy GallacherB. Gallacher49
D
2
D
57Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink
Duncan TelferD. Telfer46
D
3
D
54Maurice Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
captain4captain
D
53Scott McGroryS. McGrory
Ruby CarottiR. Carotti48
D
5
D
51Callum WhiteC. White
David McStayD. McStay43
M
6
M
54Craig SounessC. Souness
Callum TelferC. Telfer51
M
7
M
52Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
John SullivanJ. Sullivan55
M
8
M
51Callum GallacherC. Gallacher
Stephen MorrisonS. Morrison49
A
9
A
53Oscar DiazO. Diaz
Danny LaycockD. Laycock56
A
10
A
50Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega
Garry ElliottG. Elliott58
A
11
A
48Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone
 
Garry HopkinG. Hopkin56
A
12
G
48Andy McallisterA. Mcallister
Callum McStayC. McStay44
D
13
A
47Nwankwo BallN. Ball
Alfredo LorenzoA. Lorenzo37
D
14
M
46Dominic YoungD. Young

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,895 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Dunfermline Athletic and Dundee are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dalglish.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
9.25
With intelligent vision, Maurice Van Eijk laces a through ball forward to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ledley Cottee manages to keep it out.
10.32
Maurice Van Eijk barges into Stephen Morrison. Maurice Van Eijk is shown the yellow card! Stephen Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.07
Garry Elliott hacks Duncan Naysmith from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.02
Callum White laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.02
Callum Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Diaz who brings the ball under control. Oscar Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Caldwell.
28.29
Maurice Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.49
David McStay sees a break and surges forward. David McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.03
Maurice Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.56
Craig Souness passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Morrison collects the pass. Stephen Morrison shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee kick off!
51.00
Oscar Diaz darts forward. Oscar Diaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.27
Craig Souness passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Sullivan.
55.10
Duncan Telfer knocks the ball forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
59.57
Duncan Naysmith passes the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ledley Cottee didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.19
Dundee have made a substitution with Nwankwo Ball replacing Duncan Naysmith .
61.27
David McStay makes a probing pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Maurice Van Eijk comes in with a late challenge on Danny Laycock. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
61.27
The referee points to the spot..
62.57
Danny Laycock takes a short run up but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.50
Duncan Telfer sees David McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Elliott and advances towards the goal... Danny Laycock rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.42
Danny Laycock hacks Nwankwo Ball from behind! Danny Laycock is shown the yellow card! Nwankwo Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.45
Ruby Carotti sees John Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison cuts inside the box! Stephen Morrison rockets a shot on goal. Garry Booth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.45
Kurt Hilgerink sees Jose Fortes Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
84.47
Jose Fortes Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.39
Callum Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ledley Cottee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.21
Dundee are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

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

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%

Scorers
Danny Laycock 65
Stephen Morrison 75
Oscar Diaz 40, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Diaz of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Cottee (GK)
6
2.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Ruby Carotti (DEF)
6
6.David McStay (MID)
6
7.Callum Telfer (MID)
6
8.John Sullivan (MID)
7
9.Stephen Morrison (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Danny Laycock (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Garry Elliott (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Garry Hopkin (ATT)
0
13.Callum McStay (DEF)
0
14.Alfredo Lorenzo (DEF)
0

1.Garry Booth (GK)
6
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
6
3.Maurice Van Eijk (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Scott McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Callum White (DEF)
6
6.Craig Souness (MID)
6
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
7
8.Callum Gallacher (MID)
6
9.Oscar Diaz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
7
11.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Mcallister (GK)
0
13.Nwankwo Ball (ATT)
6
14.Dominic Young (MID)
0