Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,354 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Brechin kick off and get the first half underway!
4.03
Henry Platt makes a simple pass to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.29
Gary Johnstone makes a simple pass to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.46
Darren Craddock brings the ball forward. Darren Craddock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.18
John Law comes in with a late challenge on Andy Niven. John Law is warned by the referee! Andy Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.50
Darren Craddock makes a probing pass to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Travis Adu. Travis Adu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.37
Henry Platt surges forward with the ball. Henry Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Garry Strachan.
36.25
Dominic Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson passes the ball forward to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.03
David Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the second half!
47.19
Henry Platt knocks the ball forward to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough goes all the way! Duncan Gough tries a spectacular strike but Garry Strachan is on top of it.
49.03
Gianluca Toni kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.46
Gianluca Toni flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson brings the ball forward. Andy Henderson makes a probing pass to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.27
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.52
Darren Craddock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
Andy Henderson sees space and advances. Andy Henderson goes all the way! Andy Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Garry Strachan!
65.17
Dominic Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson passes the ball forward to Andy Niven. Andy Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.22
Craig Caldwell makes a simple pass to Marcus Andersson. Marcus Andersson knocks the ball forward to Travis Adu. Travis Adu plays a perfect one-two with Dominic Niven and rushes in on goal... Travis Adu takes a shot at goal. Travis Adu scores for Brechin!!
75.24
Garry Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Gough. Garry Mcallister is warned by the referee! Duncan Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
Andy Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Niven. Andy Niven goes all the way! Andy Niven tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.44
Billy Mcinnes surges forward with the ball. Billy Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Niven. Andy Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Garry Strachan!
87.14
Gary Johnstone threads the ball through to Andy Niven. Andy Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Caldwell.
89.18
Gary Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Henderson of Dunfermline Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
25.3%
48.2%
26.5%