Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 2,635 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Ayr United kick off and get the match underway!
3.17
Dominic Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.53
Scott Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan James!
9.00
Garry Hopkin passes the ball forward to Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
15.13
Scott Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.22
John Matteo threads the ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
22.32
Scott Gough sees a break and surges forward. Scott Gough shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.49
Paul Rae brings the ball forward. Paul Rae shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.21
Billy Dickov passes the ball forward to Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin advances with the ball. Scott Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.58
Dominic Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
36.44
Jeroen Neeskens barges into Paul McGrory. Jeroen Neeskens is given a warning by the referee! Paul McGrory gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.23
Scott Gough comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Meiklejohn. Scott Gough is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
53.32
Garry Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
54.57
Garry Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Scott Gough. Scott Gough makes a probing pass to Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.03
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Strachan manages to gather it comfortably.
60.25
Scott Gough passes the ball forward to Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.27
Dominic Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Meiklejohn.
69.01
Paul Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
72.01
Duncan Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson makes a probing pass to Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Colin Sullivan scores for Ayr United!!
75.16
Garry Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Gough. Scott Gough sees space and advances. Scott Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
83.42
Garry Hopkin brings the ball forward. Garry Hopkin makes a probing pass to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Garry Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Mason. Andy Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Jeroen Neeskens of Dunfermline Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
24.3%
51.4%
24.3%