Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Thomson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Thomson.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Matt Booth hacks Scott Mcinnes from behind! The referee calls over Matt Booth and warns him to calm down! Scott Mcinnes runs off the knock.
3.49
1-0Cataldo Casazza chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Helmer and advances towards the goal... Harvey Brown strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.14
1-0Matt Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
12.24
1-0Emile Woodcock sees Matt Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Alec Dickov.
15.40
1-0Mark Gargo makes a simple pass to Matt Booth. Matt Booth brings the ball forward. Matt Booth makes a probing pass to Sebastian Helmer but he's offside!
18.56
Cataldo Casazza flicks a high pass forward. Emile Woodcock controls it well on his chest. Emile Woodcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory but he's offside!
20.44
1-0Kemal Williamson flicks a high ball forward to Scott Henderson who takes it down. Scott Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Van Dieren. Alfred Van Dieren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.19
Claude Giuly darts forward. Claude Giuly kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but Alec Dickov reads it well. Fabulous stop!
28.58
Scott McStay threads the ball through to Alfred Van Dieren. Alfred Van Dieren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.21
Matt Booth flicks a high ball forward to Emile Woodcock who takes it down. Emile Woodcock rushes past Neil Glass! Some silky footwork from Emile Woodcock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.52
Emile Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Matt Booth collects the pass. Matt Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
51.28
Colin James threads the ball through to Claude Giuly. Claude Giuly takes it forward alone. Claude Giuly sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Alec Dickov. Excellent save.
60.35
2-0Dundee United have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Scott Mcinnes .
66.33
2-0Alfred Van Dieren comes in with a very late challenge on Emile Woodcock. The referee motions to Alfred Van Dieren to come over. It's a red card!! Emile Woodcock runs off the knock.
72.09
Emile Woodcock makes a probing pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory makes a defence splitting pass to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
78.59
Matt Booth passes the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.38
Matt Booth flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Helmer who takes it down. Sebastian Helmer skips past Kemal Williamson! Sebastian Helmer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.2%
46.4%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Emile Woodcock of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Walter Musacco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcel Arndt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Gargo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Giuly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cataldo Casazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Emile Woodcock (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Matt Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Harvey Brown (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Sebastian Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum James (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Babbel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Dickov (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mathias Louiron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kemal Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Willy Moracchini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alfred Van Dieren (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Gavin Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Mcinnes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ledley Collymore (GK) | 0 | |