Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio GomezP. Gomez62
G
1
G
62Leonardo SanchezL. Sanchez
Glynn MintoG. Minto52
D
2
D
68David JamesD. James
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
captain3
D
64Noel DyerN. Dyer
Billy GallacherB. Gallacher50
D
4
D
62Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli
Daniel RamboD. Rambo48
D
5
D
61Cataldo PizziC. Pizzi
John SullivanJ. Sullivan56
M
6
M
72Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Alex ConteA. Conte53
M
7captain
M
66Matt DickovM. Dickov
Paul HelmerP. Helmer52
M
8
M
61Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher
Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon61
A
9
M
60Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson
Garry ElliottG. Elliott59
A
10
A
66Alec HendryA. Hendry
Danny LaycockD. Laycock58
A
11
A
60Menno van BeekM. van Beek
 
Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli61
G
12
D
59Garry WhiteG. White
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee58
G
13
A
59Craig CharltonC. Charlton
Billy ClelandB. Cleland53
A
14
M
58Habib FanniH. Fanni

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Elliott.


0.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.11
Cataldo Pizzi hacks Thierry Lumsdon from behind! The referee brings Cataldo Pizzi to one side and gives him a warning! Thierry Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.35
Matt Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Alex Conte. The referee calls over Matt Dickov and warns him to calm down! Alex Conte stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.33
Noel Dyer surges forward with the ball. Noel Dyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Sullivan.
10.53
Daniel Rambo threads a neat ball through to Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer hits a low pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Sanchez with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
14.24
Menno van Beek catches Dominic Caldwell on the ankles. Menno van Beek is shown the yellow card! Dominic Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.36
Teddy Johnson sees Simon Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Schumacher threads the ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry threads the ball through to Menno van Beek but he's offside!
22.26
Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Teddy Johnson. Teddy Johnson darts forward. Teddy Johnson plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Hendry and advances towards the goal... Teddy Johnson takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.42
John Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. John Sullivan darts forward. John Sullivan shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.21
John Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giulio Garavelli.
45.00
Billy Gallacher makes a probing pass to Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer advances with the ball. Paul Helmer shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Garry White replacing Noel Dyer and Craig Charlton replacing Simon Schumacher. The Aberdeen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
Kevin Strachan threads the ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. With a superhuman jump, Menno van Beek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.44
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry collects the pass. Alec Hendry plays a one-two with Menno van Beek and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Alec Hendry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.06
Garry Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.38
Craig Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Menno van Beek comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.11
Alex Conte sees space and advances. Alex Conte makes an attacking run forward. Alex Conte finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.57
Craig Charlton knocks the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Patricio Gomez had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
71.29
Matt Dickov makes an attacking run forward. Matt Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
84.43
Craig Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Strachan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Strachan skips past Glynn Minto! Kevin Strachan comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.45
Alex Conte flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Lumsdon collects the pass. Thierry Lumsdon controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Garry Elliott through on goal. Garry Elliott cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.45
Giulio Garavelli pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Giulio Garavelli stretches the opposition's defence. Giulio Garavelli advances inside the box! Giulio Garavelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Patricio Gomez.
90.00
Dominic Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Minto. Glynn Minto threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Sanchez!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

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

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
35.6%
43.7%
20.7%

Scorers
Garry Elliott 11
Paul Helmer 45
Menno van Beek 55, 64
Kevin Strachan 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Menno van Beek of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
6
2.Glynn Minto (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Rambo (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Alex Conte (MID)
7
8.Paul Helmer (MID)goal scored
8
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)
7
10.Garry Elliott (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Danny Laycock (ATT)
6
 
12.Alessio Mantelli (GK)
0
13.Ledley Cottee (GK)
0
14.Billy Cleland (ATT)
0

1.Leonardo Sanchez (GK)
6
2.David James (DEF)
6
3.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
4.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
7
5.Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
5
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)goal scored
8
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
7
8.Simon Schumacher (MID)
6
9.Teddy Johnson (MID)
8
10.Alec Hendry (ATT)
8
11.Menno van Beek (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Garry White (DEF)
6
13.Craig Charlton (ATT)
7
14.Habib Fanni (MID)
0