Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 16,458 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Gemmell.
The pitch is in great condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Gemmell.
0.00
0-0Motherwell get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Gianmatteo Ginestra surges forward with the ball. Gianmatteo Ginestra lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Kevin Davidson. What a save!
10.56
0-0Jorge Veloso knocks the ball forward to Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Law shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.40
Chris Delaney brings the ball forward. Chris Delaney plays a one-two with Bernard Olembé and advances towards the goal... Chris Delaney muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.28
0-0Luis Renier makes a probing pass to Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop plays the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law cuts inside the box! Chris Delaney comes in with a late challenge on Alec Law. Alec Law appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.44
0-1Pedro Chandler kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.06
0-1Chris Delaney threads a neat ball through to Claudio Rodriquez. Claudio Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.44
0-1Igor Boksic hacks Ben Bishop from behind! Igor Boksic is given a warning by the referee! Ben Bishop runs off the knock.
33.16
0-1Gianmatteo Ginestra threads a neat ball through to Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana puts a great ball through. Colin Ferguson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Veloso laces a through ball forward to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
47.37
Benedetto Tacchi barges into Anastasios Triadis. The referee brings Benedetto Tacchi to one side and gives him a warning! Anastasios Triadis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.05
With imagination, Gianmatteo Ginestra plays the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Gainza. Some good footwork from Gabriel Gainza provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.41
2-1Marc Janes passes the ball forward to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza threads the ball through to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler makes a convincing header. Benedetto Tacchi clears it off the line with his head!
57.57
Mateus Passo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.00
Aniello Petrachi knocks the ball to his team mate, Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.52
2-1Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Haller replacing Harvey Brown and Elena Alonso replacing Pedro Chandler .
61.59
2-1Gabriel Gainza clumsily knocks into Igor Boksic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Igor Boksic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.53
With some swift thinking, Gianmatteo Ginestra plays the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Colin Ferguson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.05
Benedetto Tacchi flicks a high pass forward to Luis Renier who brings the ball under control. Luis Renier sees Manuel Quintana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Quintana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
72.32
Showing composure, Igor Boksic laces a weighted ball forward to Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis whips in a cross ball towards Elena Alonso. Elena Alonso makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.57
Benedetto Tacchi threads a neat ball through to Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.58
Ben Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Ferguson!
84.38
Ben Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza makes a great pass forward. Gianmatteo Ginestra runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.46
Ben Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Ginestra controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Kevin Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Luis Renier flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
20.6%
44.1%
35.3%
Scorers
| Alec Law 39, 78 Gabriel Gainza 49 Colin Ferguson 82 Manuel Quintana 87 | Pedro Chandler 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Law of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian LaCrone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mateus Passo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Renier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benedetto Tacchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Ben Bishop (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Law (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gabriel Gainza (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Manuel Quintana (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Yassine Abdellaoui (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alen Cvitanovic (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guy Sabin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aniello Petrachi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Igor Boksic (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bernard Olembé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Chandler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Anastasios Triadis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Harvey Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Olivier Van Himst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elena Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |