Match Report
| Dunfermline Athletic | Dunfermline Athletic |  |  | Queens Park | Queens Park | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | ||||||||||||||||||
| Patricio Gomez | P. Gomez |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Steve Southgate | S. Southgate | |||||||||
| Glynn Minto | G. Minto | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 44 |  | Giampiero Sacchetti | G. Sacchetti | |||||||||
| Dominic Caldwell | D. Caldwell |  | 52 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 43 |  | Luuk Van Der Schaaf | L. Van Der Schaaf | ||||||||
| Daniel Rambo | D. Rambo |  | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | |||||||||
| Duncan Telfer | D. Telfer | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stephen Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | | 58 | M | | 6 | | | M | 50 | | Greg Venus | G. Venus | ||||||||
| Paul Helmer | P. Helmer |  | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Colin Young | C. Young | |||||||||
| Alex James | A. James | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Francisco Gil | F. Gil | |||||||||
| Garry Elliott | G. Elliott | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 43 | | Glynn Cole | G. Cole | |||||||||
| Eduardo Reis | E. Reis |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Neil Cleland | N. Cleland | |||||||||
| Neil Johnstone | N. Johnstone | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | |||||||||
| Alessio Mantelli | A. Mantelli | | 61 | G | | 12 | | D | 55 |  | Martin Tomic | M. Tomic | |||||||||
| Ledley Cottee | L. Cottee | | 58 | G | | 13 | | A | 52 |  | Claus Flo | C. Flo | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 54 | A | | 14 | | M | 65 | | Nigel Marsden | N. Marsden | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Queens Park. 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 Queens Park appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Queens Park start the match!
4.29
0-0Daniel Rambo flicks a high pass forward. Alex James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex James decides to run forward with the ball. Alex James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.57
Neil Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott advances inside the box! Garry Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
8.45
0-0Dominic Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks the ball forward to Neil Johnstone but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.23
0-1Luuk Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball forward to Colin Young. Colin Young passes the ball forward to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Young. Colin Young flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patricio Gomez with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
12.31
Matt Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Cole. Glynn Cole whips in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.12
0-1Dominic Caldwell hits a low pass to John Sullivan. John Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Southgate who gathers it comfortably.
21.53
0-1Greg Venus barges into Duncan Telfer. Greg Venus is shown the yellow card! Duncan Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.00
Dominic Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Southgate who gathers it comfortably.
32.18
Dominic Caldwell makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steve Southgate with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
38.39
Paul Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.34
Francisco Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.31
Kevin Elliott sees Colin Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Colin Young stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Young plays a scrappy one-two with Glynn Cole and advances towards the goal... Colin Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off the second half!
49.00
1-2Daniel Rambo threads a neat ball through to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
55.31
1-2John Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Garry Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Giampiero Sacchetti.
57.11
Giampiero Sacchetti clumsily knocks into Neil Johnstone. Giampiero Sacchetti is shown the yellow card! Neil Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.21
Eduardo Reis flicks a high pass forward. Neil Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.24
1-2Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Martin Tomic replacing Greg Venus and Nigel Marsden replacing Colin Young and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.29
Neil Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott plays a one-two with Eduardo Reis and advances towards the goal... Garry Elliott rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.16
1-2John Sullivan hacks Kevin Elliott from behind! The referee calls over John Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Kevin Elliott runs off the knock.
66.10
Paul Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.18
Dominic Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Glynn Minto. Glynn Minto knocks the ball forward to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.45
Giampiero Sacchetti advances with the ball. Giampiero Sacchetti threads a neat ball through to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.05
Kevin Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomic. Martin Tomic whips in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
77.53
Queens Park have made a substitution with Claus Flo replacing Matt Matteo .
84.05
Martin Tomic sees Claus Flo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Flo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
89.25
Glynn Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
25%
43.5%
31.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Cleland of Queens Park |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patricio Gomez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Glynn Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Caldwell (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Daniel Rambo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex James (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Johnstone (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alessio Mantelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Cottee (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steve Southgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giampiero Sacchetti (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Luuk Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephen Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Greg Venus (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Colin Young (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Francisco Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Glynn Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Matt Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Martin Tomic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Claus Flo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nigel Marsden (MID) | 6 | |