Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     MontroseMontrose
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John GlassJ. Glass55
G
1
G
51Andy BradyA. Brady
Gary YoungG. Young56
D
2
D
45Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Alec BurleyA. Burley49
D
captain3
D
44Neil LawN. Law
David InglisD. Inglis46
D
4
D
40John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Scott MasonS. Mason48
M
5
D
36Craig SounessC. Souness
Alec GallacherA. Gallacher47
M
6captain
M
47Scott BoothS. Booth
Craig GemmillC. Gemmill45
M
7
M
45Colin McCoistC. McCoist
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn44
M
8
M
42Gavin CollinsG. Collins
Matt JamesM. James39
A
9
M
41Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Neil ClelandN. Cleland37
A
10
A
45Alec WhiteA. White
Craig WindassC. Windass36
A
11
A
44Andy RitchieA. Ritchie
 
Callum MatteoC. Matteo45
D
12
G
44Colin ClelandC. Cleland
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister43
M
13
A
43Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn42
D
14
A
43Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,901 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Niven.


0.00
Montrose get the match underway!
2.45
Gary Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Gallacher. Alec Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Neil Cleland controls it well on his chest. Neil Cleland shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
4.39
Neil Law plays the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Collins whips in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montrose!
8.50
Craig Gemmill sees Neil Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Dalglish.
10.14
Matt Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
18.51
David Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Craig Windass who takes it down. Craig Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James makes a deft header. Matt James scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
22.54
Scott Booth catches Matt Meiklejohn on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Booth and warns him to calm down! Matt Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.10
John Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins threads the ball through to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie advances inside the box! Alec Burley hacks Andy Ritchie from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.15
Kevin Strachan makes a probing pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.38
David Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Gallacher. Alec Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.13
Craig Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Windass. Craig Windass tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.26
Alec Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Neil Cleland who brings the ball under control. Neil Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Dalglish.
40.25
Dunfermline Athletic are keeping most of the possession.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the second half!
49.45
John Dalglish comes in with a very late challenge on Neil Cleland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Neil Cleland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.50
David Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gallacher collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Gallacher plays the ball forward to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.54
Colin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
57.48
Matt Meiklejohn darts forward. Matt Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
61.39
Matt Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
69.10
Showing composure, Alec Gallacher laces a through ball forward to Matt James. Matt James finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
71.27
Alec Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Matt James who brings the ball under control. Matt James shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
72.50
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.04
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Alec White collects the pass. Alec White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.36
Alec Burley threads a neat ball through to Craig Gemmill. Craig Gemmill makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Windass. Craig Windass flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Brady with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic! That brings them level!
85.08
Colin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Alec White. Alec White shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
87.01
Gavin Collins makes a simple pass to Alec White. Alec White shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Montrose
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
24.7%
47.9%
27.4%

Scorers
Matt James 19
Craig Windass 77
Alec White 4
Andy Ritchie 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Windass of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.John Glass (GK)
6
2.Gary Young (DEF)
6
3.Alec Burley (DEF)
6
4.David Inglis (DEF)
6
5.Scott Mason (MID)
6
6.Alec Gallacher (MID)
7
7.Craig Gemmill (MID)
7
8.Matt Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Matt James (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Neil Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Craig Windass (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Callum Matteo (DEF)
0
13.Neil Mcallister (MID)
0
14.Craig Meiklejohn (DEF)
0

1.Andy Brady (GK)
6
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Neil Law (DEF)
6
4.John Dalglish (DEF)red card
3
5.Craig Souness (DEF)
6
6.Scott Booth (MID)
6
7.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
7
9.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
10.Alec White (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Andy Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
0