Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Celtic. A crowd of 16,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Celtic get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Alex Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.20
0-0Alex Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Don McGrory manages to gather it comfortably.
8.40
Alex Dalglish threads the ball through to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Strachan.
12.08
0-0Hugo Ramirez hacks Raouf Marche from behind! Hugo Ramirez is warned by the referee! Raouf Marche stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.10
Colin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Strachan.
16.27
Yuri De Ascentis passes the ball forward to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Don McGrory manages to keep it out.
34.30
Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Beckenbauer. Marc Beckenbauer brings the ball forward. Marc Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Gallacher.
36.40
Kevin Strachan barges into Scott Naysmith. Kevin Strachan is warned by the referee! Scott Naysmith runs off the knock.
39.47
Kevin Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Konstantinos Galanidis who gathers it comfortably.
42.24
Yuri De Ascentis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Dalglish. Alex Dalglish makes a simple pass to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Don McGrory manages to keep it out.
45.00
Marc Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
47.12
0-0Marc Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Colin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.54
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Marc Beckenbauer. Marc Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen goes all the way! Neil Hansen rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.40
Kevin Mckinlay threads the ball through to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Gallacher.
59.27
Colin Naysmith threads the ball through to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari directs the ball goalwards with his head. Don McGrory easily picks it out of the air!
60.34
Stephen Johnstone makes a probing pass to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Don McGrory!
61.12
Raouf Marche kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Riga. Marcel Riga knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.50
0-0Marcel Riga knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Hansen but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.40
1-0Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.58
Kevin Mckinlay hacks Stephen Johnstone from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Stephen Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.58
1-0Celtic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.42
Raouf Marche makes a probing pass to Marcel Riga. Marcel Riga knocks the ball forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Konstantinos Galanidis who gathers it comfortably.
77.38
Marc Wieczorek advances with the ball. Marc Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
81.04
Stephen Johnstone threads the ball through to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.18
Stephen Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raouf Marche.
84.39
Marc Beckenbauer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Rae.
90.00
Marc Beckenbauer threads the ball through to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yuri De Ascentis.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
31.4%
46.5%
22.1%
Scorers
| Colin Rae 65 |