Match Report


PeterheadPeterhead     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Craig GlassC. Glass73
G
1
G
69Albrecht MaierA. Maier
Andy McallisterA. Mcallister58
D
2
D
49Jason TaylorJ. Taylor
Scott McStayS. McStay56
D
3
D
75Aniello PetrachiA. Petrachi
Delano DavidsD. Davids54
D
4
D
69Hugo OkparaH. Okpara
Matthew GilchristM. Gilchrist60
M
captain5
D
75Marc JanesM. Janes
Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie54
M
6captain
M
72Brian VernazzaB. Vernazza
Kevin CollinsK. Collins54
M
7
M
71Igor BoksicI. Boksic
Lars GötzL. Götz53
M
8
A
71Alec DavidsonA. Davidson
Richard HopkinR. Hopkin62
A
9
A
77Pedro ChandlerP. Chandler
Duncan CampbellD. Campbell55
A
10
A
72Jose RubioJ. Rubio
Shaun StandingS. Standing53
A
11
A
75Anastasios TriadisA. Triadis
 
Scott HopkinS. Hopkin58
G
12
D
41Linus BierhoffL. Bierhoff
Alex GemmellA. Gemmell53
D
13
M
35Stephen HutchisonS. Hutchison
Julian JacobsJ. Jacobs51
A
14
M
37Patrick CharlesP. Charles

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.


0.00
Peterhead kick off!
3.21
Jason Taylor knocks the ball forward to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Ritchie.
4.05
With great vision, Jason Taylor plays the ball forward to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic hits a low pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.26
Marc Janes chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Götz.
9.17
Brian Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Anastasios Triadis who takes it down. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
10.21
Igor Boksic threads the ball through to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza lofts in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
12.38
Brian Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis shoots from distance but is denied by Craig Glass. Excellent save.
14.12
Hugo Okpara flicks a high pass forward to Anastasios Triadis who brings the ball under control. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic beats his man to it with a header but somehow Craig Glass manages to keep it out.
15.09
Aniello Petrachi makes a probing pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
20.54
Aniello Petrachi knocks the ball forward to Hugo Okpara. Hugo Okpara flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Delano Davids.
21.48
With wonderful vision, Kevin Collins plays the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie cuts inside the box! Gavin Ritchie rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.03
Igor Boksic comes in with a late challenge on Andy Mcallister. The referee warns Igor Boksic to calm down! Andy Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.05
Jason Taylor comes in with a high challenge, catching Duncan Campbell with his studs. Jason Taylor is shown the red card!! Duncan Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.09
Aniello Petrachi kicks a strong pass forward to Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Glass who gathers it comfortably.
32.03
Hugo Okpara sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Okpara flicks a high pass forward to Alec Davidson who brings the ball under control. Alec Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
34.16
Brian Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
38.51
Lars Götz makes a simple pass to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Albrecht Maier with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
45.00
Lars Götz threads a neat ball through to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Campbell. Duncan Campbell whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the second half underway!
51.55
Delano Davids comes in with a late challenge on Brian Vernazza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Vernazza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.54
Hugo Okpara hits a low pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
61.36
With a delightful solo run, Aniello Petrachi stretches the opposition's defence. Aniello Petrachi shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
66.30
Gavin Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Duncan Campbell and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Richard Hopkin provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Albrecht Maier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.57
Aniello Petrachi threads the ball through to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Glass who gathers it comfortably.
72.27
Gavin Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
75.22
Igor Boksic makes a simple pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.18
Scott McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Delano Davids. Delano Davids threads a neat ball through to Lars Götz. Lars Götz knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Campbell. Duncan Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Duncan Campbell scores for Peterhead!!
84.35
Igor Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alec Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Alec Davidson scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
89.19
Matthew Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Götz and advances towards the goal... Shaun Standing shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Anastasios Triadis makes a probing pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio threads the ball through into the box. Alec Davidson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Peterhead

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%

Scorers
Richard Hopkin 39, 66
Duncan Campbell 78
Anastasios Triadis 4
Alec Davidson 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Hopkin of Peterhead

Match Ratings
1.Craig Glass (GK)
7
2.Andy Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.Scott McStay (DEF)
6
4.Delano Davids (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Matthew Gilchrist (MID)
6
6.Gavin Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Kevin Collins (MID)
6
8.Lars Götz (MID)
7
9.Richard Hopkin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Duncan Campbell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Shaun Standing (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Hopkin (GK)
0
13.Alex Gemmell (DEF)
0
14.Julian Jacobs (ATT)
0

1.Albrecht Maier (GK)
6
2.Jason Taylor (DEF)red card
3
3.Aniello Petrachi (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Okpara (DEF)
6
5.Marc Janes (DEF)
6
6.Brian Vernazza (MID)
7
7.Igor Boksic (MID)
6
8.Alec Davidson (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Pedro Chandler (ATT)
6
10.Jose Rubio (ATT)
6
11.Anastasios Triadis (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Linus Bierhoff (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Hutchison (MID)
0
14.Patrick Charles (MID)
0