Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 4,719 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ayr United and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ayr United and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
2.55
0-0Glynn Minto flicks a high ball forward to Paul Helmer who takes it down. Paul Helmer makes a simple pass to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Cleland.
4.33
0-0Callum Telfer passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
8.03
Billy McGrory makes an attacking run forward. Billy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.09
0-0Adam Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren threads the ball through to Stuart Telfer but he's offside!
16.27
Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward. Adam Middleton controls it well on his chest. Adam Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.04
0-0John Sullivan takes it forward alone. John Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Adam Middleton barges into Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.37
Billy McGrory sees Stuart Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Telfer makes a pass forward but Victor Van Haaren makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
24.49
0-0Victor Van Haaren skids along the soaking pitch surface and slams in Glynn Minto, catching him with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Glynn Minto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.55
John Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the second half underway!
53.09
0-0Billy McGrory advances with the ball. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
60.37
0-0Callum Niven lofts the ball long. Roberto Pregnolato lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Paul Helmer and the loose ball is cleared up field.
72.06
Billy Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Telfer controls it well on his chest. Stuart Telfer shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.52
0-0Stuart Telfer clumsily knocks into Dominic White. The referee calls over Stuart Telfer and shows him a yellow card! Dominic White runs off the knock.
90.00
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Garry Elliott who brings the ball under control. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Terry Stone (GK)
6
2. Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Callum Niven (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
6. Billy McGrory (MID)
7
7. Billy Gemmell (MID)
6
8. Adam Middleton (MID)
7
9. Victor Van Haaren (ATT)
3
10. Stuart Telfer (ATT)
5
11. Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
0
13. Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
14. Stuart Sullivan (MID)
0
1. Patricio Gomez (GK)
6
2. Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Minto (DEF)
6
4. Billy Gallacher (DEF)
6
5. Dominic White (DEF)
6
6. John Sullivan (MID)
7
7. Paul Helmer (MID)
6
8. Callum Telfer (MID)
6
9. Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)
6
10. Garry Elliott (ATT)
6
11. Danny Laycock (ATT)
6
12. Alessio Mantelli (GK)
0
13. Ledley Cottee (GK)
0
14. Billy Cleland (ATT)
0