Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 4,671 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
0-0John Sullivan barges into Duncan Morrison. The referee warns John Sullivan to calm down! Duncan Morrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.01
0-0Andy Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo makes an attacking run forward. Scott Matteo cuts inside the box! Scott Matteo rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
10.01
0-0David Sullivan hacks Eduardo Reis from behind! David Sullivan is warned by the referee! Eduardo Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.17
0-1John Sullivan sees Neil Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Johnstone plays a sublime one-two with Eduardo Reis and races in on goal... Neil Johnstone comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Pier Giovanni Sarti laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.47
0-1Daniel Rambo kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
30.19
Duncan Telfer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.39
Alex James sees space and advances. Alex James knocks the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.20
0-2Andy Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti threads the ball through to Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Miguel Castro replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Pier Giovanni Sarti and Garry Ritchie replacing Richard James. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Paul Helmer hits a low pass to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.06
0-2Alex James makes a probing pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Johnstone is offside!
51.04
Daniel Rambo sees Eduardo Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluigi Negro who gathers it comfortably.
53.51
0-2Miguel Castro hacks Neil Johnstone from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Johnstone runs off the knock.
55.50
Miguel Castro sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie puts a great ball through. Scott Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.07
David Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Ritchie. Some good footwork from Gavin Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.58
Scott Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.11
Glynn Minto sees Garry Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
26.4%
48.6%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Johnstone of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianluigi Negro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edoardo Passoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giorgio Manfredini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Castro (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 13. | Arnauld Valois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Garry Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Patricio Gomez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Rambo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Telfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | John Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Helmer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex James (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Garry Elliott (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Eduardo Reis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Neil Johnstone (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alessio Mantelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Cottee (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 0 | |