Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 8,914 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Niels Mentink kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.44
0-0Kevin Gallacher barges into David McStay. Kevin Gallacher is given a warning by the referee! David McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.32
1-0Francisco Nunez decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Nunez knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gianfranco Lupatelli scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
20.45
1-0Albion Rovers are easily keeping Dunfermline Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
21.27
Paul Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
24.53
Niels Mentink makes a probing pass to John Cleland. John Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Morton.
26.30
Scott Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.00
John Cleland passes the ball forward to Scott Morton. Scott Morton plays a perfect one-two with Callum Hendry and rushes in on goal... Scott Morton rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.47
John Cleland sees a break and surges forward. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Morton.
34.44
Kevin Gallacher hacks David McStay from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Gallacher again and warns him to calm down! David McStay runs off the knock.
36.56
3-0Francisco Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.00
John Cleland surges forward with the ball. John Cleland plays a perfect one-two with Callum Hendry and rushes in on goal... John Cleland takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.24
Gavin Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry heads the ball goalwards. Callum Hendry scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
44.49
4-0Scott Morton barges into Richard Morton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Morton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Albion Rovers start the second half!
47.54
Niels Mentink chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Davidson.
48.49
Niels Mentink flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Morton.
49.20
John Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.24
Niels Mentink knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
60.03
4-0Francisco Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli shoots from distance. Jorge Nascimento easily smothers it.
61.44
Callum Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
63.22
Callum Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.45
Callum Thomson knocks the ball forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish goes all the way! Stuart Dalglish tries a spectacular strike. Stuart Dalglish scores for Albion Rovers!!
71.47
John Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. John Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jorge Nascimento!
73.06
Niels Mentink knocks the ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland sees a break and surges forward. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli flicks the ball with his head but somehow Jorge Nascimento manages to keep it out.
79.51
Scott Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.56
David McStay knocks the ball forward to Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
85.00
John Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
89.43
Dunfermline Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Dominic Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Callum Hendry. The referee calls over Dominic Bremner and warns him to calm down! Callum Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.9%
23.1%
Play Area
24.4%
39.7%
35.9%
Scorers
| Gianfranco Lupatelli 9 Callum Hendry 26, 40 Scott Morton 30 | Stuart Dalglish 65 |