Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dalglish.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the match!
3.57
Dave Edworthy makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
8.36
Colin White flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Meiklejohn collects the pass. Stephen Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Patricio Gomez picks it out of the air!
9.52
Paul Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Reis who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Reis advances inside the box! Eduardo Reis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Garry Telfer had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
12.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Edworthy plays the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Patricio Gomez comfortably punches it away to safety.
16.30
Showing composure, Dave Edworthy plays the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
24.16
Colin White flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Triuzzi. Guglielmo Triuzzi takes it forward alone. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from 25 yards but somehow Patricio Gomez manages to keep it out.
33.07
Dave Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Triuzzi controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Triuzzi shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Patricio Gomez.
34.32
It's a corner kick. Paul Law kicks a low ball out wide. Alex Morton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
38.34
Daniel Rambo hits a low pass to Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin White.
39.01
Paul Law flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
47.17
Guglielmo Triuzzi comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Rambo. The referee calls over Guglielmo Triuzzi and warns him to calm down! Daniel Rambo runs off the knock.
51.44
Paul Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis whips in a cross ball towards Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.56
Paul Helmer hits a low pass to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a deft header. Garry Telfer punches it away to safety.
54.03
Paul Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan sees space and advances. John Sullivan plays a one-two with Neil Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from John Sullivan provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.53
Paul Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Garry Elliott who takes it down. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.36
Paul Helmer barges into Guglielmo Triuzzi. Paul Helmer is shown the yellow card! Guglielmo Triuzzi runs off the knock.
65.16
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. John Sullivan collects the pass. John Sullivan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
69.25
Glynn Minto flicks a high pass forward. Callum Telfer collects the pass. Callum Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.37
David Dickov sees space and advances. David Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Alec McStay. Alec McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.49
Alec McStay sees a break and surges forward. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.09
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Telfer who takes it down. Duncan Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott controls it well on his chest. Garry Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Johnstone and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Dickov catches Garry Elliott on the ankles. Garry Elliott appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.11
Colin White kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gemmill but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
37.3%
41.3%
21.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Reis of Dunfermline Athletic

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

1.Garry Telfer (GK)
6
2.David Dickov (DEF)
8
3.Alex Morton (DEF)
6
4.Colin White (DEF)
6
5.Alec McStay (MID)goal scored
8
6.Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID)
7
7.Dave Edworthy (MID)
7
8.Paul Law (MID)
6
9.Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Billy Glass (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex McCoist (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
0
14.David McCoist (DEF)
0