Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John GlassJ. Glass55
G
1
G
35Neil HendryN. Hendry
Gary YoungG. Young56
D
2
D
42Neil HendryN. Hendry
Billy MortonB. Morton49
D
captain3captain
D
46David GreigD. Greig
Alec BurleyA. Burley49
D
4
D
45Stuart NaysmithS. Naysmith
Don HansenD. Hansen51
M
5
D
39Gavin MasonG. Mason
Scott MasonS. Mason48
M
6
M
42Scott HendryS. Hendry
Alec GallacherA. Gallacher47
M
7
M
46Billy MasonB. Mason
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn44
M
8
G
34Don HopkinD. Hopkin
Matt JamesM. James39
A
9
M
35Billy HendryB. Hendry
Neil ClelandN. Cleland37
A
10
A
50Neil WhiteN. White
Craig WindassC. Windass36
A
11
A
48Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone
 
David InglisD. Inglis46
D
12
A
46Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Callum MatteoC. Matteo45
D
13
A
46David LawD. Law
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister43
M
14
G
44John DalglishJ. Dalglish

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,531 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
15.57
Alec Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Windass. Craig Windass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
28.02
Scott Mason sees a break and surges forward. Scott Mason sees Craig Windass just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig Windass takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
30.22
Matt Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Craig Windass. Craig Windass flicks a high pass forward. Matt James controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Matt James tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Neil Hendry.
33.57
David Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Hendry. Scott Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Neil White. Neil White gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by John Glass!
36.30
Scott Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.35
Scott Mason flicks a high pass forward to Matt James who brings the ball under control. Matt James tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Alec Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Windass. Craig Windass shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
48.56
Scott Mason flicks a high ball forward to Craig Windass who takes it down. Craig Windass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.32
Gary Young sees Alec Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Gallacher takes it forward alone. Alec Gallacher shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.45
Gary Young flicks a high pass forward. Matt Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Matt Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Windass. Craig Windass shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
53.30
Scott Mason makes a run forward as Matt Meiklejohn takes the throw-in. Scott Mason skillfully chests the ball down. Scott Mason brings the ball forward. Scott Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
54.03
With a delightful solo run, Matt Meiklejohn stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
63.02
Don Hopkin barges into Alec Gallacher. The referee calls over Don Hopkin and warns him to calm down! Alec Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.04
Alec Burley barges into Scott Johnstone. The referee warns Alec Burley to calm down! Scott Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.32
Scott Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Neil White. Neil White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Glass who gathers it comfortably.
73.47
David Greig barges into Craig Windass. The referee warns David Greig to calm down! Craig Windass runs off the knock.
79.21
Billy Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Neil Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Cleland shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.10
Matt Meiklejohn sees Neil Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Matt James. With a superhuman jump, Matt James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Neil Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
89.24
Alec Burley passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
12
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
23.3%
50.7%
26%

Scorers
Matt James 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Meiklejohn of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.John Glass (GK)
6
2.Gary Young (DEF)
7
3.Billy Morton (DEF)
6
4.Alec Burley (DEF)
7
5.Don Hansen (MID)
6
6.Scott Mason (MID)
9
7.Alec Gallacher (MID)
6
8.Matt Meiklejohn (MID)
9
9.Matt James (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Neil Cleland (ATT)
7
11.Craig Windass (ATT)
6
 
12.David Inglis (DEF)
0
13.Callum Matteo (DEF)
0
14.Neil Mcallister (MID)
0

1.Neil Hendry (GK)
6
2.Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
3.David Greig (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
6.Scott Hendry (MID)
6
7.Billy Mason (MID)
6
8.Don Hopkin (GK)
6
9.Billy Hendry (MID)
6
10.Neil White (ATT)
6
11.Scott Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Alec Ferguson (ATT)
0
13.David Law (ATT)
0
14.John Dalglish (GK)
0