Match Report


St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martijn DitewigM. Ditewig76
G
1
G
62Patricio GomezP. Gomez
Garry DickovG. Dickov69
D
2
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
Juri BondiJ. Bondi67
D
3captain
D
51Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Garry CampbellG. Campbell53
D
4
D
50Billy GallacherB. Gallacher
Diogo MarquesD. Marques61
M
5
D
48Daniel RamboD. Rambo
Gary MatteoG. Matteo59
M
6
M
56John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Craig LawC. Law52
M
7
M
53Alex ConteA. Conte
Scott GlassS. Glass50
M
8
M
52Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Gary GemmellG. Gemmell66
A
9
A
61Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon
Gary BurleyG. Burley58
A
10
A
59Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Alec RitchieA. Ritchie56
A
captain11
A
58Danny LaycockD. Laycock
 
Don GlassD. Glass73
G
12
G
61Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli
Harald SmitsH. Smits70
G
13
G
58Ledley CotteeL. Cottee
Harris van der LindenH. van der Linden63
G
14
A
53Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 9,133 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone 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 Gary White.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
Garry Campbell sees Scott Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
4.15
John Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.35
John Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Scott Glass. John Sullivan is warned by the referee! Scott Glass runs off the knock.
9.06
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Elliott edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Garry Elliott provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.01
Daniel Rambo flicks a high pass forward to Paul Helmer who brings the ball under control. Paul Helmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Helmer plays a one-two with Thierry Lumsdon and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Helmer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.40
Scott Glass knocks the ball forward to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.04
John Sullivan threads the ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal. Martijn Ditewig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.07
With great vision, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dickov.
33.22
John Sullivan hits a low pass to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thierry Lumsdon!
36.34
Danny Laycock clumsily knocks into Gary Matteo. The referee calls over Danny Laycock and warns him to calm down! Gary Matteo runs off the knock.
38.19
Juri Bondi sees Alec Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Ritchie threads the ball through to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
39.26
Gary Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell makes a probing pass to Craig Law but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
47.07
Craig Law runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Law skips past Alex Conte! Craig Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
51.24
Garry Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Scott Glass controls it well on his chest. Scott Glass darts forward. Scott Glass whips in a cross ball towards Craig Law. With a superhuman jump, Craig Law connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.55
Alex Conte makes a probing pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Martijn Ditewig.
56.39
It's a corner kick. John Sullivan loops the ball over to the far post. Martijn Ditewig scoops up the ball.
59.47
Billy Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan passes the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Martijn Ditewig keeps it out!
60.52
St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Don Glass replacing Garry Dickov, Harald Smits replacing Gary Matteo and Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Burley .
65.22
Harris van der Linden hacks Dominic Caldwell from behind! The referee calls over Harris van der Linden and warns him to calm down! Dominic Caldwell runs off the knock.
66.16
Juri Bondi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Law. Craig Law threads the ball through to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.58
Garry Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diogo Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie makes a deft header but it is miles over!
75.41
Seeing a gap ahead, John Sullivan picks a pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Juri Bondi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
76.35
John Sullivan takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Garry Campbell gets to the ball and clears it up field.
81.01
Harald Smits comes in with a late challenge on Alex Conte. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Conte grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.14
Daniel Rambo surges forward with the ball. Daniel Rambo threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Garry Elliott but he's offside!
84.09
Showing composure, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Alex Conte. Alex Conte passes the ball forward but Danny Laycock is offside!
85.33
Craig Law hits a low pass to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell shoots from outside the area but is denied by Patricio Gomez. Excellent save.
87.49
Don Glass runs forward with the ball. Don Glass sees a break and surges forward. Don Glass whips in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Glynn Minto makes a probing pass to John Sullivan. With imagination, John Sullivan laces a through ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

St. Johnstone

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%

Scorers
Gary Burley 20
Craig Law 51
Alec Ritchie 87
Thierry Lumsdon 27, 33

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

Match Ratings
1.Martijn Ditewig (GK)
7
2.Garry Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Juri Bondi (DEF)
7
4.Garry Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Marques (MID)
6
6.Gary Matteo (MID)
6
7.Craig Law (MID)goal scored
9
8.Scott Glass (MID)
7
9.Gary Gemmell (ATT)
7
10.Gary Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alec Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Don Glass (GK)
7
13.Harald Smits (GK)yellow card
5
14.Harris van der Linden (GK)
5

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