Match Report
| Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic |  |  | Dunfermline Athletic | Dunfermline Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Naysmith | C. Naysmith |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
| Paul Young | P. Young | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Garry Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Alex Bremner | A. Bremner | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Garry Hopkin | G. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Scott Hansen | S. Hansen | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | |||||||||
| Andy Morrison | A. Morrison | | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 | | Scott Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Alistair Bailey | A. Bailey |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Duncan Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Garry Niven | G. Niven | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Scott Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 46 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Dominic Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Garry Hutchison | G. Hutchison | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Garry Mcallister | G. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Sylvain Clegg | S. Clegg | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 |  | Jeroen Neeskens | J. Neeskens | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic start the match!
2.02
0-0Alex Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Niven. Garry Niven knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.26
0-0Garry Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Dickov.
6.06
0-0Alex Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Niven. Garry Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dominic Strachan manages to gather it comfortably.
9.07
Paul Young decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Young threads the ball through to Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg plays a perfect one-two with Garry Hutchison and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Clegg cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.12
0-1Scott Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister plays a perfect one-two with Jeroen Neeskens and rushes in on goal... Garry Mcallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Colin Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
22.13
Scott Hopkin makes a simple pass to Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Colin Naysmith easily smothers it!
26.52
Alistair Bailey threads the ball through to Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
27.37
Paul Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison plays a perfect one-two with Sylvain Clegg and rushes in on goal... Garry Hutchison tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
28.10
Scott Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.21
Alistair Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Forfar Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
49.54
Scott Hopkin passes the ball forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
53.23
Dominic Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
60.55
Andy Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell brings the ball forward. Stephen Campbell shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Dominic Strachan had no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
63.43
Duncan Glass makes a simple pass to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Colin Naysmith easily smothers it!
65.04
Scott Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Bremner.
71.45
1-1Scott Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen Neeskens but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.48
Stephen Campbell makes a simple pass to Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.07
1-1Jeroen Neeskens barges into Andy Morrison. Jeroen Neeskens is given a warning by the referee! Andy Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.42
Garry Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Dickov.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%
Scorers