Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 16,219 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
0.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon threads a neat ball through to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.56
Jes Simonsen plays the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall surges forward with the ball. Craig Mccall advances inside the box! Craig Mccall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ayr United!
9.14
Gilles Young comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Charlton. The referee calls over Gilles Young and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Charlton runs off the knock.
12.41
Jes Simonsen pushes up the pitch. Jes Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Charlton collects the pass. Marcus Charlton shoots from 25 yards. Albrecht Maier gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
18.23
Hugo Okpara knocks the ball forward to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Helmer who gracefully takes it down. Sebastian Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Claudio Rodriquez catches Magnus Moukoko on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Magnus Moukoko runs off the knock.
22.17
Alpay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Charlton collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Marcus Charlton plays the ball forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko plays a one-two with Jean-No‘l Potillon and rushes in on goal... Magnus Moukoko takes a shot at goal but Albrecht Maier reads it well. Nice save!
34.03
Jes Simonsen threads the ball through to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton sees Craig Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.33
Craig Collins surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Craig Collins stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Albrecht Maier!
45.00
The referee whistles 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. The Dunfermline Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ayr United kick off the second half!
49.06
Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Haller controls it well on his chest. Tobias Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Collins.
53.59
Without breaking stride, Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.21
Emile Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Haller collects the pass. Tobias Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Bruno Zamboni reads it well. Excellent keeping!
55.54
Gilles Young hacks Jes Simonsen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Gilles Young!! Jes Simonsen runs off the knock.
57.11
Claudio Rodriquez hacks Hubert Plante from behind! The referee warns Claudio Rodriquez to calm down! Hubert Plante hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.47
Magnus Moukoko darts forward. Magnus Moukoko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Maier who gathers it comfortably.
60.05
Dunfermline Athletic have made a substitution with Matt Booth replacing Sebastian Helmer .
65.34
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.29
Pierre Mbamba flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Gargo.
69.20
Jes Simonsen laces a through ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Jean-No‘l Potillon who brings the ball under control. Jean-No‘l Potillon rushes past Hugo Okpara! Jean-No‘l Potillon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Albrecht Maier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.40
Hugo Okpara passes the ball forward to Claudio Rodriquez. Claudio Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Zamboni who gathers it comfortably.
77.25
Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Alec Davidson replacing Tobias Haller and Arnauld Cannarsa replacing Emile Woodcock .
78.30
Hugo Okpara threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa takes it forward alone. Arnauld Cannarsa deftly passes the ball to Alec Davidson, releasing him through on goal. Alec Davidson tries a spectacular strike. Bruno Zamboni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.27
Jes Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.30
Alpay Abdullah barges into Matt Booth. Alpay Abdullah is shown the yellow card! Matt Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.35
Pierre Mbamba plays the ball forward to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Charlton knocks the ball forward, putting Craig Mccall through on goal. Craig Mccall shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Arnauld Cannarsa clumsily knocks into Marcus Charlton. The referee calls over Arnauld Cannarsa and warns him to calm down! Marcus Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Craig Mccall 7, 87 Marcus Charlton 34 Jean-No‘l Potillon 69 | Alec Davidson 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bruno Zamboni (GK)
6
2. Pierre Mbamba (DEF)
6
3. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4. Jes Simonsen (DEF)
7
5. Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
6. Marcus Charlton (MID)
8
7. Craig Mccall (MID)
9
8. Magnus Moukoko (MID)
6
9. Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT)
6
10. Hubert Plante (ATT)
6
11. Jean-No‘l Potillon (ATT)
7
12. Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13. Emmanuel Nwakire (MID)
0
14. Don Johnstone (ATT)
0
1. Albrecht Maier (GK)
6
2. Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
5
3. Hugo Okpara (DEF)
6
4. Aniello Petrachi (DEF)
6
5. Mark Gargo (DEF)
6
6. Sebastian Helmer (ATT)
6
7. Emile Woodcock (MID)
6
8. Tobias Haller (MID)
6
9. Harvey Brown (ATT)
6
10. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
6
11. Matt Booth (MID)
6
12. Alec Davidson (ATT)
6
13. Gilles Young (MID)
3
14. Arnauld Cannarsa (MID)
6