Match Report
| Dunfermline Athletic | Dunfermline Athletic |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Mcallister | D. Mcallister |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Craig Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Garry Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Andy Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Craig Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Stephen Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Neil Mckinlay | N. Mckinlay | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 |  | Ross Burbage | R. Burbage | |||||||||
| John Ritchie | J. Ritchie | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Kevin Morrison | K. Morrison | |||||||||
| Alec Inglis | A. Inglis | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Don Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| Alex Law | A. Law | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | John James | J. James | |||||||||
| Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Duncan Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
| Gary Glass | G. Glass | | 53 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Marcel Bailly | M. Bailly | |||||||||
| Piero Bucchi | P. Bucchi |  | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 |  | Pedro Tavares | P. Tavares | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Passaredo |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 9,451 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Dunfermline Athletic and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Dunfermline Athletic and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic kick off the first half!
3.05
0-0John Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
4.57
0-0Alloa Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Dunfermline Athletic's defence.
8.22
0-0Neil Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Piero Bucchi. Piero Bucchi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
12.06
1-0Craig Mcinnes sees space and advances. Craig Mcinnes sees space and advances. Craig Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.22
Gary Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.28
1-0Alec Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young kicks a strong pass forward to Piero Bucchi but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.56
1-0Stephen Sullivan clumsily knocks into Piero Bucchi. The referee calls over Stephen Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Piero Bucchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.07
Neil Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Neil Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Piero Bucchi. Piero Bucchi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.28
Neil Mckinlay threads the ball through to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Piero Bucchi. Piero Bucchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Sullivan.
38.28
2-0Kevin Morrison barges into Piero Bucchi. Kevin Morrison is warned by the referee! Piero Bucchi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.38
Duncan Morrison knocks the ball forward to Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Mckinlay.
42.10
Kevin Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Garry Ferguson threads the ball through to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball towards Piero Bucchi. Piero Bucchi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.26
Duncan Morrison makes a simple pass to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.20
Ross Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.07
Stephen Sullivan brings the ball forward. Stephen Sullivan passes the ball forward to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.58
Alloa Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.02
Ross Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John James. John James surges forward with the ball. John James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
63.09
Alloa Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Dunfermline Athletic's defence.
69.11
Gary Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Piero Bucchi. Piero Bucchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Morrison.
72.26
Alex Law sees a break and surges forward. Alex Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Sullivan.
73.41
Neil Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piero Bucchi. Piero Bucchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
77.40
2-1Neil Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Gary Young. Gary Young plays a perfect one-two with Piero Bucchi and rushes in on goal... Gary Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.09
2-1Pedro Tavares catches Garry Ferguson on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Tavares and warns him to calm down! Garry Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.01
Dunfermline Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.46
Marcel Bailly barges into Neil Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Mckinlay runs off the knock.
85.19
John Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young threads the ball through to Piero Bucchi but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
26.8%
43.9%
29.3%
Scorers
| Gary Young 12 Piero Bucchi 32 | Marcel Bailly 42 |