Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison56
G
1
G
56Dominic McStayD. McStay
Don GlassD. Glass59
D
2
D
63Andres VelascoA. Velasco
Garry JamesG. James55
D
3
D
58Nicolas SeibertN. Seibert
Alec CaldwellA. Caldwell55
D
4captain
D
50Richard GreigR. Greig
Kevin YoungK. Young54
D
5
D
49Matt BremnerM. Bremner
David GemmellD. Gemmell58
M
6
M
60Julian TorresJ. Torres
Scott MortonS. Morton57
M
captain7
M
58Kevin JohnstoneK. Johnstone
Ben McgrealB. Mcgreal53
M
8
A
49Kevin InglisK. Inglis
Alex HopkinA. Hopkin53
M
9
A
48Roland Van BommelR. Van Bommel
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister57
A
10
A
47Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Neil MccallN. Mccall51
A
11
A
44Sebastiano PessottoS. Pessotto
 
Gary MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn52
M
12
M
54Jose VarelaJ. Varela
Michel DiomedeM. Diomede50
G
13
M
52Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Stuart CollinsS. Collins49
D
14
M
52Billy HendryB. Hendry

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 13,182 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Gemmill.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic get the match underway!
2.43
Garry James flicks a high pass forward to Neil Mccall who brings the ball under control. Neil Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.44
Kevin Young knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gemmell. David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic McStay who gathers it comfortably.
6.32
Kevin Young makes a simple pass to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal cuts inside the box! Ben Mcgreal muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Dominic McStay!
9.31
Julian Torres takes a quick throw-in, which Kevin Johnstone takes on the chest. With great vision, Kevin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Roland Van Bommel. Roland Van Bommel whips in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.54
With great vision, Ben Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shoots from long range but it flies wide!
14.11
David Gemmell darts forward. David Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Greig.
27.53
Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.34
Alec Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal sees a break and surges forward. Ben Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mcallister but he's offside!
40.59
Ben Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Jose Varela replacing Julian Torres. The Alloa Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Kevin Johnstone hacks Neil Mccall from behind! The referee warns Kevin Johnstone to calm down! Neil Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.43
Ben Mcgreal brings the ball forward. Ben Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec Ferguson replacing Kevin Inglis .
66.24
Jose Varela sees Alec Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Van Bommel. Roland Van Bommel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Duncan Morrison. Excellent save.
71.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.14
Jose Varela barges into Craig Mcallister. Jose Varela is shown the yellow card! Craig Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.28
Scott Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.28
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Billy Hendry replacing Sebastiano Pessotto and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
81.02
Jose Varela threads a neat ball through to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry threads the ball through to Alec Ferguson but he's offside!
84.12
With some swift thinking, Kevin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Jose Varela. Jose Varela flicks a high ball forward to Don Naysmith who takes it down. Don Naysmith shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
85.29
Richard Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Johnstone. Kevin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Jose Varela. Jose Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Johnstone. Kevin Johnstone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Alloa Athletic
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
22.5%
50.7%
26.8%

Scorers
Kevin Johnstone 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Johnstone of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Morrison (GK)
7
2.Don Glass (DEF)
6
3.Garry James (DEF)
7
4.Alec Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Young (DEF)
6
6.David Gemmell (MID)
7
7.Scott Morton (MID)
7
8.Ben Mcgreal (MID)
9
9.Alex Hopkin (MID)
6
10.Craig Mcallister (ATT)
6
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Meiklejohn (MID)
0
13.Michel Diomede (GK)
0
14.Stuart Collins (DEF)
0

1.Dominic McStay (GK)
6
2.Andres Velasco (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Seibert (DEF)
6
4.Richard Greig (DEF)
6
5.Matt Bremner (DEF)
6
6.Julian Torres (MID)
6
7.Kevin Johnstone (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kevin Inglis (ATT)
6
9.Roland Van Bommel (ATT)
6
10.Don Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Sebastiano Pessotto (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Varela (MID)yellow card
7
13.Alec Ferguson (MID)
6
14.Billy Hendry (MID)
6