Match Report


DundeeDundee     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic McNeillD. McNeill45
G
1
G
62Patricio GomezP. Gomez
Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink58
D
2
D
52Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Callum WhiteC. White51
D
3captain
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
JŸrgen SchultzJ. Schultz51
D
captain4
D
49Daniel RamboD. Rambo
Dean GilchristD. Gilchrist50
D
5
D
47Duncan TelferD. Telfer
Nicolas KuzorraN. Kuzorra51
M
6
M
58John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Federico GaravelliF. Garavelli50
M
7
M
52Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Jean-Philippe JavaryJ. Javary47
M
8
M
52Callum TelferC. Telfer
Duncan YoungD. Young54
A
9
A
59Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega51
A
10
A
55Eduardo ReisE. Reis
Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone49
A
11
A
54Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone
 
David PottsD. Potts49
A
12
G
61Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli
Alex ServideiA. Servidei49
D
13
G
58Ledley CotteeL. Cottee
Scott McNeillS. McNeill46
A
14
A
54Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 4,854 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee kicking off!
6.18
Jean-Philippe Javary flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.44
Neil Johnstone runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Johnstone plays a sublime one-two with Eduardo Reis and races in on goal... Neil Johnstone looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.14
Jean-Philippe Javary deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.22
Dominic Caldwell threads the ball through to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer threads a neat ball through to Garry Elliott. With some swift thinking, Garry Elliott plays the ball forward to Neil Johnstone who has made a great run into the box. Nicolas Kuzorra barges into Neil Johnstone. Penalty not given!!
20.09
Federico Garavelli flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vega passes the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone rockets a shot on goal. Patricio Gomez easily gets down and covers it.
24.11
Callum Telfer barges into Nicolas Kuzorra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Kuzorra runs off the knock.
28.46
Daniel Rambo threads the ball through to John Sullivan. John Sullivan darts forward. John Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.40
With great vision, Nicolas Kuzorra plays the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
32.51
Jean-Philippe Javary hits a low pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
33.34
Callum Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.10
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Reis who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.07
Glynn Minto flicks a high pass forward to Paul Helmer who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Helmer plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Dominic McNeill as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.26
Corner kick to Dunfermline Athletic. John Sullivan plays it out to the edge of the box. Duncan Young reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
47.19
Federico Garavelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.24
Callum Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
49.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.37
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.20
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Alex Servidei replacing Federico Garavelli and Scott McNeill replacing Dominic Johnstone .
61.25
Duncan Young sees space and advances. Duncan Young shoots from 25 yards but Patricio Gomez reads it well. Superb keeping!
63.54
John Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer hits a low pass to John Sullivan. John Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.25
Jean-Philippe Javary flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Kuzorra who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Young!
71.20
Paul Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
72.22
Kurt Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward to Scott McNeill who brings the ball under control. Scott McNeill sees Duncan Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Young shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
75.55
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young powers a header at goal. Patricio Gomez comfortably punches it away to safety.
78.53
John Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt Hilgerink.
85.21
Dominic Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
87.05
Nicolas Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Young collects the pass. Duncan Young edges inside the box! Duncan Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Patricio Gomez. Excellent save.
89.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Dundee

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
27.5%
47.5%
25%

Scorers
Duncan Young 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Young of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Dominic McNeill (GK)
6
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
6
3.Callum White (DEF)
6
4.JŸrgen Schultz (DEF)
6
5.Dean Gilchrist (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Kuzorra (MID)
8
7.Federico Garavelli (MID)
6
8.Jean-Philippe Javary (MID)
6
9.Duncan Young (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.David Potts (ATT)
0
13.Alex Servidei (DEF)
6
14.Scott McNeill (ATT)
6

1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
8
2.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Glynn Minto (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Rambo (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Paul Helmer (MID)
7
8.Callum Telfer (MID)yellow card
7
9.Garry Elliott (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Reis (ATT)
6
11.Neil Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Alessio Mantelli (GK)
0
13.Ledley Cottee (GK)
0
14.Billy Cleland (ATT)
0