Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     FalkirkFalkirk
Dave TownsendDave Townsend Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee57
G
1
G
48Ashley CampbellA. Campbell
Billy GallacherB. Gallacher49
D
2
D
56Steven WeirS. Weir
Duncan TelferD. Telfer46
D
3
D
55Steve WalkerS. Walker
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
captain4captain
D
50Don LiddellD. Liddell
Gavin ClelandG. Cleland49
D
5
D
50Richard MortonR. Morton
David McStayD. McStay43
M
6
M
54Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
Callum TelferC. Telfer51
M
7
M
52Garry McStayG. McStay
John SullivanJ. Sullivan55
M
8
M
52Niccolo HurstN. Hurst
Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon60
A
9
A
65David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Garry HopkinG. Hopkin56
A
10
A
48Rodrigue LacombeR. Lacombe
Garry ElliottG. Elliott58
A
11
A
47Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Callum McStayC. McStay44
D
12
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Craig SounessC. Souness40
D
13
M
50Goran ChibaG. Chiba
Alfredo LorenzoA. Lorenzo37
D
14
D
47Alex DavidsonA. Davidson

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


0.00
Falkirk kick off and get the match underway!
8.30
Duncan Telfer clumsily knocks into Niccolo Hurst. Duncan Telfer is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Hurst gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.02
From the throw-in, Dominic Caldwell picks out Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer knocks the ball forward to David McStay. David McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin plays a quick one-two with David McStay and rushes in on goal... Garry Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Garry Hopkin scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
15.08
David McStay passes the ball forward to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer threads a neat ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
18.09
Callum Telfer flicks a high pass forward. David McStay collects the pass. David McStay darts forward. David McStay advances inside the box! Some good footwork from David McStay provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David McStay!
21.12
Callum Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Ashley Campbell. Excellent save.
22.41
Niccolo Hurst threads the ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Gallacher.
24.41
Garry McStay comes in with a late challenge on Callum Telfer. The referee brings Garry McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Telfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.54
Corentin Christanval threads the ball through to Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe skips past Dominic Caldwell! Some good footwork from Rodrigue Lacombe provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
32.48
With some swift thinking, Dominic Caldwell plays the ball forward to Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Ashley Campbell. Excellent save.
34.17
Callum Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.53
With imagination, Callum Telfer plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ashley Campbell comfortably smothers it!
38.21
David Naysmith passes the ball forward to Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
40.59
David McStay makes a simple pass to John Sullivan. John Sullivan sees space and advances. John Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.16
Niccolo Hurst hits a low pass to Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hopkin. Don Liddell hacks Garry Hopkin from behind! Garry Hopkin appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Dominic Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Garry Hopkin who takes it down. Garry Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
48.53
Steve Walker clumsily knocks into Garry Hopkin. Steve Walker is warned by the referee! Garry Hopkin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.47
Billy Gallacher makes a simple pass to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon who takes it down. Thierry Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance but Ashley Campbell reads it well. Well saved!
60.55
Niccolo Hurst runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Niccolo Hurst shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.44
Callum Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corentin Christanval.
71.29
David McStay sees Callum Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Telfer sees Garry Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.32
Garry McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval plays the ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer edges inside the box! Sven Beckenbauer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.05
David McStay hacks Rodrigue Lacombe from behind! The referee warns David McStay to calm down! Rodrigue Lacombe stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.06
Billy Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Dominic Caldwell threads the ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ashley Campbell.
84.08
Gavin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. David McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David McStay sees Garry Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Hopkin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Garry Elliott through on goal. Some silky footwork from Garry Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Ashley Campbell as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.50
Corner kick to Dunfermline Athletic. David McStay plays it to the far post. Ashley Campbell scoops up the ball.
90.00
Corentin Christanval flicks a high pass forward. David Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Ledley Cottee had no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Falkirk
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Garry Hopkin 10
David McStay 18
Rodrigue Lacombe 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David McStay of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Cottee (GK)
6
2.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Telfer (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Cleland (DEF)
6
6.David McStay (MID)goal scored
9
7.Callum Telfer (MID)
7
8.John Sullivan (MID)
6
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)
7
10.Garry Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garry Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum McStay (DEF)
0
13.Craig Souness (DEF)
0
14.Alfredo Lorenzo (DEF)
0

1.Ashley Campbell (GK)
8
2.Steven Weir (DEF)
6
3.Steve Walker (DEF)
6
4.Don Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Richard Morton (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
6
7.Garry McStay (MID)
6
8.Niccolo Hurst (MID)
7
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Rodrigue Lacombe (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
13.Goran Chiba (MID)
0
14.Alex Davidson (DEF)
0