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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 7,900 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Collins.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
Alec McStay threads a neat ball through to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.58
Tarik Quintero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tarik Quintero shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
9.47
Tarik Quintero darts forward. Tarik Quintero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.29
Paul Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott controls it well on his chest. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thierry Lumsdon!
16.48
Lee Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Patricio Gomez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.07
Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.07
Guglielmo Triuzzi hacks Garry Elliott from behind! Guglielmo Triuzzi is given a warning by the referee! Garry Elliott gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.33
Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.53
Alex Morton passes the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay sees Stephen Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Patricio Gomez is on top of it.
36.31
John Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. John Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.08
John Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Alex McNeill is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.55
Tarik Quintero kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
44.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex McNeill picks a pass forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Triuzzi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Kilmarnock start the second half!
47.23
Alex Conte kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Distin who gathers it comfortably.
54.05
Glynn Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan passes the ball forward to Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Silvio Distin picks it out of the air!
55.30
Danny Laycock hacks Alex Morton from behind! The referee brings Danny Laycock to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Morton runs off the knock.
59.02
Paul Helmer makes a probing pass to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Alex Conte provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.03
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay collects the pass. Alec McStay sees a break and surges forward. Alec McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Gallacher.
65.32
Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Summerbell. Lee Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort. Patricio Gomez comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.22
With a delightful solo run, Guglielmo Triuzzi stretches the opposition's defence. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from distance. Patricio Gomez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.26
Tarik Quintero decides to run forward with the ball. Tarik Quintero plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen McStay and advances towards the goal... Tarik Quintero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Patricio Gomez manages to gather it easily.
73.51
Paul Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.21
Alex Conte kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a simple pass, allowing Thierry Lumsdon to run into the box. Thierry Lumsdon cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Silvio Distin manages to keep it out.
79.14
Guglielmo Triuzzi threads a neat ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McStay. Alec McStay heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Patricio Gomez. Excellent save.
81.06
Guglielmo Triuzzi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guglielmo Triuzzi puts a great ball through. Stephen McStay runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.55
Tarik Quintero knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.46
Paul Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott plays a one-two with Thierry Lumsdon and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Garry Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Showing composure, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock makes a great pass forward. Thierry Lumsdon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
30.4%
46.4%
23.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guglielmo Triuzzi of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
7
2.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Glynn Minto (DEF)
6
4.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Dominic White (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Alex Conte (MID)
6
8.Paul Helmer (MID)
6
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)goal scored
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.Silvio Distin (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Reyes (DEF)
6
3.Alex McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Alex Morton (DEF)
6
5.Alec McStay (MID)
7
6.Tarik Quintero (MID)
7
7.Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Lee Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Stephen McStay (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin White (DEF)
0
13.Stuart Gemmill (ATT)
0
14.Gary Bloomer (ATT)
0