Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     BrechinBrechin
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Ledley CotteeL. Cottee57
G
1
G
57Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio
Billy GallacherB. Gallacher49
D
2captain
D
53Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell
Duncan TelferD. Telfer46
D
3
D
51Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
captain4
D
51Don MorrisonD. Morrison
Ruby CarottiR. Carotti48
D
5
D
51Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Callum TelferC. Telfer51
M
6
M
57John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Alex ConteA. Conte52
M
7
M
55Craig McGroryC. McGrory
John SullivanJ. Sullivan55
M
8
M
55Alex DavidsonA. Davidson
Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon60
A
9
A
57Oleg EadieO. Eadie
Garry HopkinG. Hopkin56
A
10
A
55Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Garry ElliottG. Elliott58
A
11
A
51Dominic HendryD. Hendry
 
Danny LaycockD. Laycock56
A
12
M
54Colin McCoistC. McCoist
Callum McStayC. McStay44
D
13
M
54Craig HendryC. Hendry
Craig SounessC. Souness40
D
14
M
51Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Brechin. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Dunfermline Athletic and Brechin are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
6.22
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alex Conte collects the pass. With great vision, Alex Conte plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott deftly passes the ball to Thierry Lumsdon, releasing him through on goal. Thierry Lumsdon tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.40
Alex Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory threads a neat ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
20.45
Callum Telfer hits a low pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.39
Alex Conte threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.02
Garry Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Garry Elliott but he's offside!
32.31
John Sullivan hits a low pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.25
Duncan Telfer takes it forward alone. Duncan Telfer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan Telfer plays a one-two with Garry Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Duncan Telfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.52
Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Eadie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Eadie puts a great ball through but Dominic Meiklejohn is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic have changed their lineup with Danny Laycock replacing Garry Hopkin. Brechin have changed their lineup with Colin McCoist replacing Oleg Eadie, Craig Hendry replacing Craig McGrory and Duncan Morrison replacing John Dalglish.

45.00
Brechin start the second half!
51.18
With imagination, Alex Conte plays the ball forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock plays a quick one-two with Garry Elliott and rushes in on goal... Danny Laycock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.28
Garry Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock deftly passes the ball to Thierry Lumsdon, releasing him through on goal. Thierry Lumsdon takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thierry Lumsdon!
60.29
Alex Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Meiklejohn who takes it down. Dominic Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hendry but he's offside!
71.03
Craig Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Hendry plays a quick one-two with Colin McCoist and rushes in on goal... Dominic Caldwell catches Craig Hendry on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
79.03
Callum Telfer takes a quick throw-in. Alex Conte knocks the ball forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Telfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.43
Craig Hendry hits a low pass to Alex Davidson. Alex Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

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

Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
23.4%
46.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Thierry Lumsdon 6, 57
Garry Hopkin 20
Duncan Telfer 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thierry Lumsdon of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Cottee (GK)
6
2.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Telfer (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Ruby Carotti (DEF)
6
6.Callum Telfer (MID)
6
7.Alex Conte (MID)
6
8.John Sullivan (MID)
6
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Garry Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garry Elliott (ATT)
8
 
12.Danny Laycock (ATT)
6
13.Callum McStay (DEF)
0
14.Craig Souness (DEF)
0

1.Federico Di Meglio (GK)
6
2.Andy Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Don Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Craig Henderson (DEF)
6
6.John Dalglish (MID)
6
7.Craig McGrory (MID)
6
8.Alex Davidson (MID)
6
9.Oleg Eadie (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
13.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
14.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6