Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 2,957 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
9.08
Dominic Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.03
Duncan Glass threads the ball through to Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens shoots from long range but Duncan James is on top of it.
16.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.21
Garry Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mason. Andy Mason sees space and advances. Andy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.52
Paul Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
22.10
Billy Dickov brings the ball forward. Billy Dickov makes a simple pass to Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.16
Scott Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Duncan James.
36.39
Garry Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Gough. Scott Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.28
Dominic Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Dominic Strachan manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the second half!
53.29
Scott Gough catches Dominic Meiklejohn on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Gough and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.07
Dominic Henderson makes a simple pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
66.16
Dominic Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.36
Duncan Glass sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Duncan James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.33
Paul Rae passes the ball forward to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister shoots from outside the area but Dominic Strachan is on top of it.
78.04
Scott Gough sees space and advances. Scott Gough plays a perfect one-two with Garry Mcallister and rushes in on goal... Scott Gough takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.39
Dominic Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Dickov.
85.27
Garry Hopkin passes the ball forward to Scott Gough. Scott Gough makes a probing pass to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
89.25
Paul Rae brings the ball forward. Paul Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Sullivan but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mcallister of Dunfermline Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
26.9%
52.2%
20.9%