Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio GomezP. Gomez62
G
1
G
54Carlton DublinC. Dublin
Glynn MintoG. Minto53
D
2
D
55Don ClelandD. Cleland
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell52
D
captain3
D
51Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Daniel RamboD. Rambo49
D
4captain
D
49Stuart WhiteS. White
Duncan TelferD. Telfer47
D
5
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
John SullivanJ. Sullivan58
M
6
M
70Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Paul HelmerP. Helmer52
M
7
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Callum TelferC. Telfer52
M
8
M
52Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Garry ElliottG. Elliott60
A
9
A
65Stuart TelferS. Telfer
Eduardo ReisE. Reis55
A
10
A
55Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone54
A
11
A
41Garry DickovG. Dickov
 
Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli61
G
12
G
51Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee58
G
13
M
49Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Billy ClelandB. Cleland54
A
14
M
49Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,225 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dunfermline Athletic and Ayr United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.


0.00
The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
14.00
Paul Helmer hits a low pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Reis controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Reis provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
22.38
Adam Middleton passes the ball forward to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Dickov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Telfer rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.29
Paul Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Helmer plays a quick one-two with Garry Elliott and rushes in on goal... Paul Helmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.01
Neil Johnstone catches Billy McGrory on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Billy McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.59
Callum Telfer sees a break and surges forward. Callum Telfer passes the ball forward but Garry Elliott is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
47.32
Billy McGrory surges forward with the ball. Billy McGrory cuts inside the box! Billy McGrory takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.26
Adam Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Roberto Pregnolato provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.25
Roberto Pregnolato catches John Sullivan on the ankles. The referee brings Roberto Pregnolato to one side and gives him a warning! John Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Pregnolato plays the ball forward to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov plays a one-two with Stuart Telfer and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Garry Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.35
Adam Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pregnolato holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Pregnolato whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
71.03
Glynn Minto threads the ball through to Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Helmer plays a one-two with Neil Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Paul Helmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Carlton Dublin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.48
It's a corner kick which Callum Telfer takes quickly, playing the ball short to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.12
Eduardo Reis threads a neat ball through to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.37
Don Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morrison. With a delightful solo run, Stuart Morrison stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
83.03
John Sullivan passes the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a probing pass to Neil Johnstone but he's offside!
85.44
Glynn Minto sees a break and surges forward. Glynn Minto threads a neat ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.21
Stuart Mckinlay pushes up the pitch. Stuart Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Patricio Gomez.
88.37
Adam Middleton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Patricio Gomez drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
31.6%
44.7%
23.7%

Scorers
Stuart Telfer 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Telfer of Ayr United

Match Ratings
1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
7
2.Glynn Minto (DEF)
7
3.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Rambo (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
6
7.Paul Helmer (MID)
9
8.Callum Telfer (MID)
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

1.Carlton Dublin (GK)
6
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Stuart White (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
6.Billy McGrory (MID)
8
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
7
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
7
9.Stuart Telfer (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)
7
11.Garry Dickov (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Hutchison (GK)
0
13.Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
14.Stuart Mcinnes (MID)
0