Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 17,811 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
4.33
1-0Giovanni M. Buriani makes an attacking run forward. Giovanni M. Buriani whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.42
Thierry Carriére controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.39
1-1Joos Van Der Woerdt barges into Giovanni M. Buriani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giovanni M. Buriani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.39
1-1Free kick to Dunfermline Athletic just outside the area...
15.55
Hugo Okpara steps up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Gaspar Barbosa had no chance!!
16.19
2-1Malcolm Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Scott Liddell who brings the ball under control. Scott Liddell skips past Aniello Petrachi! Scott Liddell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
20.43
2-1Aniello Petrachi laces a through ball forward to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock makes a simple pass to Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Woodcock but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.31
2-1Pedro Chandler plays the ball forward to Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani whips in a cross ball towards Eric Maximiano. Eric Maximiano heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Gaspar Barbosa. What a save!
26.50
Giovanni M. Buriani knocks the ball to his team mate, Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gaspar Barbosa!
28.55
From the throw-in, Emile Woodcock picks out Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Maximiano. Eric Maximiano lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler heads the ball goalwards. Gaspar Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
30.47
2-1Marc Janes hits a low pass to Giovanni M. Buriani. Showing composure, Giovanni M. Buriani laces a weighted ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joos Van Der Woerdt.
32.29
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.40
Showing composure, Marc Janes plays the ball forward to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock sees Giovanni M. Buriani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni M. Buriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Maximiano but he's offside!
36.42
Emile Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Anastasios Triadis who takes it down. Anastasios Triadis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.52
Without breaking stride, Emile Woodcock plays the ball forward to Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.29
Matt Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Metzler who takes it down. Stefan Metzler makes a simple pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell shoots from outside the area but somehow Albrecht Maier manages to keep it out.
42.57
Giovanni M. Buriani knocks the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the second half underway!
48.37
Marc Janes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.03
Emile Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Anastasios Triadis who takes it down. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.42
With vision, Hugo Okpara plays the ball forward to Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis makes a looping header on goal but Gaspar Barbosa reads it well. Superb keeping!
53.34
Giovanni M. Buriani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Mckinlay.
54.12
Giovanni M. Buriani flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Maximiano. Eric Maximiano lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Gaspar Barbosa. Excellent save.
55.27
Emile Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Anastasios Triadis collects the pass. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gaspar Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
59.04
Aniello Petrachi flicks a high ball forward to Emile Woodcock who takes it down. Emile Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler shoots from distance. Gaspar Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.04
4-1Aberdeen have made a substitution with Matt Rae replacing Scott Liddell .
63.05
Anastasios Triadis knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gaspar Barbosa manages to keep it out.
66.18
Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Andre Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Andre Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.58
4-1Craig Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Aniello Petrachi. The referee calls over Craig Inglis and warns him to calm down! Aniello Petrachi stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.42
Aniello Petrachi makes a probing pass to Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani flicks a high pass forward. Eric Maximiano collects the pass. Eric Maximiano skips past Malcolm Vassell! Eric Maximiano takes a shot at goal. Gaspar Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.05
Emile Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Brown who brings the ball under control. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giovanni M. Buriani!
77.05
Dunfermline Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Igor Boksic replacing Emile Woodcock, Jose Rubio replacing Pedro Chandler and Brian Vernazza replacing Giovanni M. Buriani .Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Andy Dickov replacing Gavin Sullivan and Gianmarco Di Biagio replacing Stefan Metzler .
81.53
Igor Boksic makes a probing pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Gaspar Barbosa as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
83.05
5-1Hugo Okpara takes a quick corner, playing it short to Aniello Petrachi. Aniello Petrachi heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Marc Janes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Joos Van Der Woerdt picks a pass forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Matt Glass collects the pass. Matt Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro makes a deft header. Albrecht Maier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
Scorers
| Pedro Chandler 4, 59 Hugo Okpara 14 Anastasios Triadis 36 Giovanni M. Buriani 75 | Andre Monteiro 8, 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni M. Buriani of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Albrecht Maier (GK)
6
2. Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3. Aniello Petrachi (DEF)
6
4. Marc Janes (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Okpara (DEF)
6
6. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
9
7. Emile Woodcock (MID)
8
8. Eric Maximiano (ATT)
6
9. Pedro Chandler (ATT)
8
10. Harvey Brown (ATT)
7
11. Anastasios Triadis (ATT)
7
12. Igor Boksic (MID)
6
13. Jose Rubio (ATT)
6
14. Brian Vernazza (MID)
6
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
8
2. Matt Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
4. Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
5
5. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
6. Thierry Carriére (MID)
6
7. Stefan Metzler (MID)
6
8. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
9. Andre Monteiro (ATT)
8
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
6
11. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
12. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
13. Gianmarco Di Biagio (DEF)
6
14. Matt Rae (GK)
6