Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John GlassJ. Glass55
G
1captain
G
53Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Gary YoungG. Young56
D
2
D
53Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde
Alec BurleyA. Burley49
D
captain3
D
48Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson
David InglisD. Inglis46
D
4
D
48Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Scott MasonS. Mason48
M
5
D
45Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Alec GallacherA. Gallacher47
M
6
M
46Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Craig GemmillC. Gemmill45
M
7
M
41Alec NivenA. Niven
Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn44
M
8
M
41Neil FergusonN. Ferguson
Matt JamesM. James39
A
9
M
40Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Neil ClelandN. Cleland37
A
10
A
49Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Craig WindassC. Windass36
A
11
A
44Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Callum MatteoC. Matteo45
D
12
G
46Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister43
M
13
D
42Richard InglisR. Inglis
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn42
D
14
D
41Stuart McNeillS. McNeill

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 2,914 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
3.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Young laces a through ball forward to Scott Mason. Scott Mason flicks a high pass forward to Craig Windass who brings the ball under control. Craig Windass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.36
Duncan Mcinnes catches Alec Burley on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Alec Burley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.36
Alec Niven runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Inglis.
12.03
Stephen Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Niven. Alec Niven knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Burley.
16.14
Alec Gallacher darts forward. Alec Gallacher shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
26.25
Alec Niven threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Glass who gathers it comfortably.
27.19
Scott Mason comes in with a late challenge on Neil Ferguson. Scott Mason is given a warning by the referee! Neil Ferguson runs off the knock.
28.45
Alec Burley sees Craig Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Neil Cleland collects the pass. Neil Cleland shoots from distance but Neil Cleland is on top of it.
30.56
Matt Meiklejohn barges into Duncan McCoist. Matt Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Duncan McCoist gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.24
Duncan McCoist clumsily knocks into Craig Gemmill. The referee warns Duncan McCoist to calm down! Craig Gemmill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.04
Neil Mckinlay sees space and advances. Neil Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
47.31
Scott Mason flicks a high pass forward. Matt James collects the pass. Matt James shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.27
Alec Gallacher passes the ball forward to Craig Windass. Craig Windass whips in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
54.04
Gary Young threads a neat ball through to Craig Gemmill. Craig Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Craig Gemmill makes a probing pass to Matt James but he's offside!
55.04
Neil Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.40
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes who takes it down. Duncan Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.39
Scott Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.29
Alec Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, John Glass, sees it late!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
71.27
Alec Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.58
Alec Niven darts forward. Alec Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.02
Matt Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
78.08
With imagination, Duncan Davidson plays the ball forward to Alec Niven. Alec Niven plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner but the linesman indicates offside!
79.39
Alec Gallacher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
83.05
Dominic Hutchison passes the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist makes an attacking run forward. Duncan McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by John Glass!
85.30
Craig Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Neil Cleland controls it well on his chest. Neil Cleland shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Neil Cleland!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Airdrieonians
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30.9%
45.7%
23.5%

Scorers
Matt James 47
Duncan Mcinnes 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Niven of Airdrieonians

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

1.Neil Cleland (GK)
8
2.Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
7.Alec Niven (MID)
9
8.Neil Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
7
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Billy Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Richard Inglis (DEF)
0
14.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
0