Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio GomezP. Gomez62
G
1
G
50Don CollinsD. Collins
Glynn MintoG. Minto53
D
2
D
54Niels KoemanN. Koeman
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell52
D
captain3captain
D
50Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Daniel RamboD. Rambo49
D
4
D
50Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher
Duncan TelferD. Telfer47
D
5
M
58Duncan BradyD. Brady
Paul HelmerP. Helmer52
M
6
M
53Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Callum TelferC. Telfer52
M
7
M
53Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn
Alex JamesA. James49
M
8
M
53Matt MccallM. Mccall
Garry ElliottG. Elliott60
A
9
A
54Alan PetersA. Peters
Eduardo ReisE. Reis55
A
10
A
50Craig RufusC. Rufus
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone54
A
11
A
47Youssef WilnisY. Wilnis
 
Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli61
G
12
M
48Andy BremnerA. Bremner
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee58
G
13
M
47Neil LiddellN. Liddell
Billy ClelandB. Cleland54
A
14
D
47Craig McGroryC. McGrory

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,531 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Caldwell.


0.00
The first half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
2.30
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Reis controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Reis threads the ball through to Neil Johnstone but he's offside!
6.57
Dominic Caldwell takes a quick throw-in. With great vision, Eduardo Reis plays the ball forward to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Elliott and advances towards the goal... Neil Johnstone shoots from just inside the box. Don Collins effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.17
Duncan Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Minto.
16.55
Eduardo Reis clumsily knocks into Duncan Brady. The referee calls over Eduardo Reis and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.30
With some swift thinking, Linus Schönenborn plays the ball forward to Duncan Brady. Duncan Brady whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Patricio Gomez. Excellent save.
21.22
Dominic Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Dominic Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Linus Schönenborn. Linus Schönenborn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Patricio Gomez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.39
Dominic Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Telfer. With some swift thinking, Callum Telfer plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.07
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Neil Johnstone who takes it down. Neil Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Don Collins effortlessly gets down and covers it.
38.55
Matt Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Matt Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Rufus but the linesman indicates offside!
39.50
Callum Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James knocks the ball forward to Garry Elliott but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.45
Dominic Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Alan Peters. Alan Peters plays a sublime one-two with Youssef Wilnis and races in on goal... Alan Peters strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Patricio Gomez easily smothers it!
45.00
Alex James comes in with a late challenge on Craig Rufus. The referee warns Alex James to calm down! Craig Rufus runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
47.36
Paul Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Gallacher.
48.47
Callum Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Alex James. Alex James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Don Collins comfortably punches it away to safety.
55.16
From the throw-in, Scott Matteo picks out Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Dominic Meiklejohn threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alan Peters. Alan Peters side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Patricio Gomez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
59.54
Duncan Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Rufus. Craig Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Peters. Alan Peters knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.54
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Niels Koeman .
63.37
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.07
Duncan Brady barges into Daniel Rambo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Rambo runs off the knock.
67.44
Callum Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a pass forward but Eduardo Reis is yards offside!
72.26
Scott Matteo knocks the ball forward to Linus Schönenborn. Linus Schönenborn darts forward. Linus Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Peters. Alan Peters rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.15
Linus Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Brady controls it well on his chest. Duncan Brady passes the ball forward but Alan Peters is offside!
85.48
Matt Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
89.01
Neil Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Greenock Morton
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%

Scorers
Neil Johnstone 28
Linus Schönenborn 21
Alan Peters 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Schönenborn of Greenock Morton

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

1.Don Collins (GK)
7
2.Niels Koeman (DEF)
6
3.Scott Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Brady (MID)yellow card
5
6.Dominic Meiklejohn (MID)
8
7.Linus Schönenborn (MID)goal scored
9
8.Matt Mccall (MID)
6
9.Alan Peters (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Craig Rufus (ATT)
7
11.Youssef Wilnis (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Bremner (MID)
0
13.Neil Liddell (MID)
0
14.Craig McGrory (DEF)
6