Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Livingston are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Livingston start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.40
Don Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Don Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.42
Duncan Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.51
John Mason clumsily knocks into Andy Henderson. The referee calls over John Mason and warns him to calm down! Andy Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.12
Billy Glass kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.33
Andy Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Niven. Andy Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig McNeill.
27.58
David Mason passes the ball forward to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.35
Craig McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mason. John Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.53
Dominic Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson threads the ball through to Andy Niven. Andy Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gough but the linesman indicates offside!
33.46
Duncan Mason passes the ball forward to Andy Niven. Andy Niven goes all the way! Andy Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.51
Billy Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin makes a probing pass to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
40.10
Billy Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell shoots from 20 yards. Craig McGrory easily smothers it.
42.04
Andy Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Andy Henderson shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Duncan Mason takes it forward alone. Duncan Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
48.43
Dominic Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Andy Morrison. Dominic Johnstone is warned by the referee! Andy Morrison runs off the knock.
53.56
Andy Henderson takes it forward alone. Andy Henderson threads the ball through to Andy Niven but he's offside!
55.25
John Mason clumsily knocks into Gary Johnstone. The referee calls over John Mason again and warns him to calm down! Gary Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.35
John Mason hacks Gary Johnstone from behind! John Mason is given yet another warning by the referee! Gary Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.35
Gary Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Niven. Andy Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.06
Dominic Johnstone passes the ball forward to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson passes the ball forward to Andy Niven. Andy Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
72.31
Andy Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Niven. Andy Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Gough but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.35
David Mason makes a probing pass to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Mcinnes.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Niven of Dunfermline Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
32.9%
48.7%
18.4%

Scorers
Andy Niven 33, 61