Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 2,495 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
2.13
0-0Scott Mason clumsily knocks into Richard Morton. The referee calls over Scott Mason and shows him a yellow card! Richard Morton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.43
0-0Alec Burley makes a probing pass to Scott Mason. Scott Mason threads the ball through to Matt James. Matt James shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.36
0-0Alessio Ruotolo threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay threads a neat, attacking ball through to Matt Ritchie. Billy Morton comes in with a late challenge on Matt Ritchie. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.29
1-0Luigi Ravanelli breaks forward. Luigi Ravanelli plays the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie deftly passes the ball to Alex McStay, releasing him through on goal. Alex McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.04
Alessio Ruotolo plays the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay whips in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
34.22
1-0Alec Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Matt James. Matt James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luigi Ravanelli.
36.32
1-0Scott Inglis hits a low pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie plays a scrappy one-two with Alex McStay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Matt Ritchie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by John Glass!
38.12
Alessio Ruotolo threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
40.04
Alessio Ruotolo darts forward. Alessio Ruotolo plays a quick one-two with Matt Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Alessio Ruotolo takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Damien Sinclair replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Gary Ferguson replacing Fernando Teixeira and Billy McCoist replacing Alex McStay. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off!
48.52
Damien Sinclair plays the ball forward to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis sees space and advances. Scott Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
54.39
Gary Young takes it forward alone. Gary Young hits a low pass to Matt James. Matt James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.34
1-0Alec Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Matt James controls it well on his chest. Matt James makes a great pass forward. Neil Cleland runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.31
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.24
1-0Billy McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Gary Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Young runs off the knock.
72.23
Alec Burley makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Burley flicks a high pass forward. Matt James collects the pass. Matt James knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Windass. Craig Windass makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Windass!
78.17
Alec Burley flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Gallacher makes a simple pass to Matt James. Matt James puts a great ball through. Craig Windass runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.03
Alex Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessio Ruotolo. Alessio Ruotolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie shoots from outside the area but John Glass is on top of his game. Great keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
22.7%
50%
27.3%
Scorers
| Alex McStay 10 | Craig Windass 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex McStay of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Elliott (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luigi Ravanelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andy Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alessio Ruotolo (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alex Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Ritchie (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Alex McStay (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Damien Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy McCoist (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 1. | John Glass (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Burley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Mason (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Alec Gallacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt James (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Windass (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Inglis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |