Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     PeterheadPeterhead
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio GomezP. Gomez62
G
1
G
61Pedro TavaresP. Tavares
Glynn MintoG. Minto52
D
2
D
69Marinus GalàsekM. Galàsek
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
captain3
D
66Niccol˜ PellizzaroN. Pellizzaro
Billy GallacherB. Gallacher50
D
4
D
64Niccolo SmitheN. Smithe
Daniel RamboD. Rambo48
D
5
M
65Garry CollinsG. Collins
John SullivanJ. Sullivan56
M
6
M
54Tarik BolivardT. Bolivard
Alex ConteA. Conte53
M
7
M
46Maurizio TrincheraM. Trinchera
Paul HelmerP. Helmer52
M
8captain
M
43Matthew HollowayM. Holloway
Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon61
A
9
A
71Juan-Carlos DiezJ. Diez
Garry ElliottG. Elliott59
A
10
A
67Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell
Danny LaycockD. Laycock58
A
11
A
62Don RitchieD. Ritchie
 
Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli61
G
12
D
62Riccardo ManfrediniR. Manfredini
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee58
G
13
D
62Geoffroy CrosnierG. Crosnier
Billy ClelandB. Cleland53
A
14
D
60Markus NetzerM. Netzer

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 9,972 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
3.09
Alex Conte threads a neat ball through to John Sullivan. John Sullivan makes a probing pass between the defence to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Pedro Tavares.
4.00
Billy Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Tarik Bolivard. Billy Gallacher is warned by the referee! Tarik Bolivard stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.22
John Sullivan hacks Matthew Holloway from behind! The referee brings John Sullivan to one side and gives him a warning! Matthew Holloway runs off the knock.
12.14
Tarik Bolivard darts forward. Tarik Bolivard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Helmer.
15.37
With some swift thinking, Niccolo Smithe plays the ball forward to Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
16.13
Tarik Bolivard makes a probing pass to Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
26.09
Dominic Caldwell plays the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
28.54
Maurizio Trinchera flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Matthew Holloway and rushes in on goal... Don Ritchie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.52
Marinus Galàsek sees a break and surges forward. Marinus Galàsek knocks the ball forward to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
32.29
Niccolo Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Garry Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Collins flicks a high pass forward. Don Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Don Ritchie shoots from outside the area. Don Ritchie scores for Peterhead!!
38.01
Maurizio Trinchera kicks a strong pass forward to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Collins. With a superhuman jump, Garry Collins connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
39.58
Marinus Galàsek threads the ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Patricio Gomez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
44.49
Marinus Galàsek knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Smithe. Niccolo Smithe makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell skips past Dominic Caldwell! Duncan Gemmell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead get the second half underway!
47.41
Matthew Holloway makes a simple pass to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patricio Gomez with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
54.47
Garry Collins flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Bolivard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tarik Bolivard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
55.49
Matthew Holloway passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard powers a header at goal. Solid save from Patricio Gomez.
59.58
Daniel Rambo flicks a high ball forward to Garry Elliott who takes it down. Garry Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.37
Niccolo Smithe threads the ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell skips past Dominic Caldwell! Duncan Gemmell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Patricio Gomez!
63.56
Paul Helmer makes an attacking run forward. Paul Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Laycock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Helmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
66.05
Maurizio Trinchera sees space and advances. Maurizio Trinchera knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reactions from Dominic Caldwell blocks the shot!
69.48
Matthew Holloway knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera kicks a strong pass forward to Don Ritchie but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.15
Maurizio Trinchera threads a neat ball through to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.47
Alex Conte threads a neat ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.52
Garry Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Peterhead
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.1%
68.9%
Play Area
32.4%
43.2%
24.3%

Scorers
Don Ritchie 32
Juan-Carlos Diez 47
Duncan Gemmell 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Ritchie of Peterhead

Match Ratings