Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 13,337 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
4.40
0-0Darren Williamson darts forward. With vision, Darren Williamson plays the ball forward to Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt makes a probing pass to Daniele Dixon but he's offside!
8.10
0-0Ben Mcgreal sees space and advances. Ben Mcgreal finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
9.23
0-0Alex Hopkin passes the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
15.22
0-0Garry James catches Kevin Dalglish on the ankles. The referee warns Garry James to calm down! Kevin Dalglish runs off the knock.
20.13
1-0Ben Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister advances with the ball. Craig Mcallister shoots from long range. Craig Mcallister scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
30.22
Colin Campbell hacks Alex Hopkin from behind! The referee warns Colin Campbell to calm down! Alex Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.25
Craig Mcallister passes the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
33.52
Scott Morton advances with the ball. Scott Morton whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.16
Stephen Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Colin Campbell controls it well on his chest. Colin Campbell makes a probing pass to Stuart Law but he's offside!
44.30
Neil Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
55.44
2-0Gary Law chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Young. Garry Young chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Duncan Morrison!
63.38
David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head but Duncan Matteo is on top of it.
65.07
Ben Mcgreal picks a pass forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Hopkin. Some awkward footwork from Alex Hopkin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
71.32
Stuart Law chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
72.47
Garry James chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal makes a beautiful solo run. Ben Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
73.57
Daniele Dixon passes the ball forward to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.14
Ben Mcgreal takes a quick throw-in. Alex Hopkin takes it forward alone. Alex Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
78.05
Joe Greaves makes a simple pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Greaves and advances towards the goal... Kevin Dalglish rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.42
Joe Greaves passes the ball forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
23.5%
48.5%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Mcallister of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ben Mcgreal (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alex Hopkin (MID) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Craig Mcallister (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Neil Mccall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michel Diomede (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Greaves (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Dalglish (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Daniele Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Davidson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Collins (MID) | 0 | |