Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio GomezP. Gomez62
G
1
G
76Martijn DitewigM. Ditewig
Glynn MintoG. Minto52
D
2
D
69Garry DickovG. Dickov
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
captain3
D
67Juri BondiJ. Bondi
Billy GallacherB. Gallacher50
D
4
D
53Garry CampbellG. Campbell
Daniel RamboD. Rambo48
D
5
M
61Diogo MarquesD. Marques
John SullivanJ. Sullivan56
M
6
M
59Gary MatteoG. Matteo
Alex ConteA. Conte53
M
7
M
52Craig LawC. Law
Paul HelmerP. Helmer52
M
8
M
50Scott GlassS. Glass
Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon61
A
9
A
66Gary GemmellG. Gemmell
Garry ElliottG. Elliott59
A
10
A
58Gary BurleyG. Burley
Danny LaycockD. Laycock58
A
11captain
A
56Alec RitchieA. Ritchie
 
Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli61
G
12
G
73Don GlassD. Glass
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee58
G
13
G
70Harald SmitsH. Smits
Billy ClelandB. Cleland53
A
14
G
63Harris van der LindenH. van der Linden

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 8,356 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.


0.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
2.26
Garry Dickov sees Gary Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.06
Craig Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie connects with a diving header. Billy Gallacher clears it off the line with his head!
10.48
Paul Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott collects the pass. Garry Elliott puts a great ball through but Danny Laycock is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
12.45
Garry Dickov makes a simple pass to Craig Law. Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Gary Burley. Gary Burley whips in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.29
Paul Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Lumsdon collects the pass. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martijn Ditewig who gathers it comfortably.
18.50
Showing composure, Gary Matteo laces a through ball forward to Gary Burley. Gary Burley plays a quick one-two with Alec Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Gary Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.15
John Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.43
Garry Campbell sees Diogo Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Marques sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Dominic Caldwell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
37.51
Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Scott Glass plays it out to the edge of the box. Gary Burley comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it rises well off target!
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
51.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.12
Garry Campbell makes a simple pass to Craig Law. Craig Law brings the ball forward. Craig Law advances inside the box! Craig Law comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Patricio Gomez is on top of it.
55.37
Diogo Marques brings the ball forward. Diogo Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.05
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 .
69.11
Juri Bondi flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Glass. Don Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Glass. Scott Glass makes a great pass forward. Gary Gemmell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.12
Paul Helmer threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.50
Harald Smits makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.00
Garry Campbell passes the ball forward to Harald Smits. Harald Smits knocks the ball forward to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie knocks the ball forward, putting Gary Gemmell through on goal. Gary Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Alex Conte is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
78.01
John Sullivan sees Thierry Lumsdon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Lumsdon plays a one-two with Alex Conte and advances towards the goal... Thierry Lumsdon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.17
John Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.15
Glynn Minto plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott sees a break and surges forward. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Glass.
87.35
Paul Helmer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
90.00
Paul Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon sees space and advances. Thierry Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. With a superhuman jump, Danny Laycock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Martijn Ditewig punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

St. Johnstone
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
24.7%
45.9%
29.4%

Scorers
Gary Burley 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Burley of St. Johnstone

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

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