Match Report

0.00 0-0

Dunfermline Athletic kick off the first half!

3.18 1-0

Brian Vernazza makes a simple pass to Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Pichichi with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!

6.54 2-0

Brian Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Pichichi with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!

10.23 2-0

Chris Delaney hits a low pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!

12.58 2-0

Brian Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Chandler collects the pass. Pedro Chandler whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marco Comotto clears it off the line with his head!

14.43 2-0

Marco Comotto hits a low pass to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

15.15 2-0

Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball forward to Sven Beck. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aniello Petrachi.

16.36 2-0

Sven Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Marino Lobont provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Aniello Petrachi, going out of play.

17.26 2-0

Marino Lobont takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Steven Winterburn provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

18.18 2-0

Gavin Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn makes a probing pass to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro shoots from outside the area but is denied by Kevin Davidson. Excellent save.

20.22 2-0

Guillermo Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Steven Winterburn who takes it down. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

22.23 2-0

Malcolm Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

26.16 2-1

Guillermo Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!

32.33 2-1

Olivier Van Himst clumsily knocks into Gavin Souness. Olivier Van Himst is shown the yellow card! Gavin Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

33.56 2-1

Marco Comotto flicks a high pass forward to Steven Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Steven Winterburn makes a probing pass to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont rushes past Aniello Petrachi! Some silky footwork from Marino Lobont provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!

36.33 2-1

Morten Laursen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Morten Laursen chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!

38.42 2-1

Aniello Petrachi sees Olivier Van Himst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Olivier Van Himst sees Bernard Olembé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Olembé finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

39.23 3-1

Igor Boksic passes the ball forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Ivan Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!

44.14 3-1

Gavin Souness catches Brian Vernazza on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Souness and shows him a yellow card! Brian Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

45.00 3-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 3-1

The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!

47.56 3-1

Aniello Petrachi hacks Steven Winterburn from behind! The referee brings Aniello Petrachi to one side and gives him a warning! Steven Winterburn runs off the knock.

49.52 3-1

With a delightful solo run, Brian Vernazza stretches the opposition's defence. Brian Vernazza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Vassell.

51.54 3-1

Aniello Petrachi passes the ball forward to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza takes it forward alone. Brian Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!

54.45 3-1

Claudio Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza beats his man to it with a header but Ivan Pichichi is on top of it.

59.29 3-1

Guillermo Peiro clumsily knocks into Brian Vernazza. The referee calls over Guillermo Peiro and shows him a yellow card! Brian Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

60.06 3-1

Aberdeen have made a substitution with Pablo Navarro replacing Marino Lobont .

61.07 3-1

Chris Delaney makes a simple pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

65.57 3-1

Brian Vernazza barges into Guillermo Peiro. The referee warns Brian Vernazza to calm down! Guillermo Peiro runs off the knock.

66.48 3-1

Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

67.28 3-1

With imagination, Chris Delaney plays the ball forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst hits a low pass to Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic connects with a diving header. Ivan Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!

71.59 3-1

Matt Moffat comes in with a late challenge on Marc Janes. The referee brings Matt Moffat to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Janes stretches but gets up unharmed.

72.22 3-1

Gavin Souness makes a simple pass to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.

73.03 3-1

Anastasios Triadis hacks Malcolm Vassell from behind! Anastasios Triadis is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Vassell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

77.24 3-1

Dunfermline Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Anthony Haller replacing Pedro Chandler, Alistair Griffin replacing Igor Boksic and Harvey Brown replacing Olivier Van Himst .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Duncan Mason replacing Malcolm Vassell .

81.15 3-1

Brian Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!

83.18 3-1

Aniello Petrachi flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Olembé controls it well on his chest. Bernard Olembé passes the ball forward to Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Haller. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Haller connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!

84.56 3-1

With wonderful vision, Gavin Souness plays the ball forward to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Navarro. Pablo Navarro makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!

85.51 3-1

Gavin Souness passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro sees Jack Jansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Jansen lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Claudio Rodriquez. Excellent block.

87.33 3-1

Alistair Griffin threads the ball through to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ivan Pichichi!

89.34 3-1

Jack Jansen hacks Brian Vernazza from behind! The referee calls over Jack Jansen and warns him to calm down! Brian Vernazza stretches but gets up unharmed.

90.00 3-1

The referee blows the final whistle