Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 4,778 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.
0.00
0-0Ayr United start the match!
4.24
1-0With great vision, Stanley Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Dalglish!
8.23
Juan Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Victor Van Haaren collects the pass. Victor Van Haaren shoots from outside the area. Ledley Cottee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.06
2-0Garry Hopkin catches Juan Delgado on the ankles. Garry Hopkin is warned by the referee! Juan Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.31
2-0Billy Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.27
Stanley Ljungberg takes a short throw-in bringing Titus Eustace into play. Titus Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Adam Middleton controls it well on his chest. Adam Middleton makes a simple pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
18.40
2-0Duncan Telfer gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Garry Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
22.48
Juan Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dalglish collects the pass. Kevin Dalglish shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
26.10
With vision, Juan Delgado picks a pass forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
28.13
2-0Titus Eustace clumsily knocks into Garry Hopkin. Titus Eustace is shown the yellow card! Garry Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.10
Alex Conte flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Lumsdon collects the pass. Thierry Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
40.10
2-0Billy Gemmell catches John Sullivan on the ankles. Billy Gemmell is warned by the referee! John Sullivan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.12
Callum Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic have changed their lineup with Danny Laycock replacing Garry Hopkin. The Ayr United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
2-1Ruby Carotti makes a beautiful solo run. With some swift thinking, Ruby Carotti plays the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan passes the ball forward but Garry Elliott is offside!
48.22
Duncan Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Sullivan. John Sullivan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Sullivan threads the ball through to Garry Elliott but he's offside!
53.03
Alex Conte flicks a high pass forward. Callum Telfer controls it well on his chest. Callum Telfer plays a one-two with Thierry Lumsdon and advances towards the goal... Callum Telfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! John McNeill had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
59.47
Callum Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Conte. Alex Conte knocks the ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.44
Billy Gemmell makes a probing pass to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.47
John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock hits a low pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott hits a low pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John McNeill gets down and covers it.
73.19
Juan Delgado makes a probing pass to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
77.19
2-3Ayr United have made a substitution with Jean-Marie Bastien replacing Gary Henderson .
78.22
2-3Billy Gemmell makes a simple pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.53
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Caldwell plays the ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
83.11
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Danny Laycock collects the pass. Danny Laycock makes a probing pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
85.52
Seeing a gap ahead, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer passes the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott skips past Stanley Ljungberg! Garry Elliott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Elliott! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
John Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by John McNeill!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| Kevin Dalglish 4 Victor Van Haaren 8 | Garry Elliott 42, 59, 86 Callum Telfer 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Elliott of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John McNeill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Don Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Titus Eustace (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Stanley Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Juan Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Van Haaren (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gary Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Dalglish (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Stuart Glass (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Marie Bastien (MID) | 6 | |
| 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. | Callum Telfer (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Alex Conte (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Thierry Lumsdon (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Garry Hopkin (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Garry Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Danny Laycock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum McStay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 0 | |