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 11,648 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.30
0-0Malcolm Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Matt Booth. Malcolm Vassell is warned by the referee! Matt Booth runs off the knock.
4.26
0-0Matt Booth makes a probing pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gaspar Barbosa picks it out of the air!
6.01
0-0Guillermo Peiro makes a simple pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.40
0-0Matt Booth hits a low pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio passes the ball forward but Matt Booth is offside!
18.08
Matt Booth sees space and advances. Matt Booth rushes past Billy Hendry! Matt Booth muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Gaspar Barbosa.
20.48
Hugo Okpara makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Okpara sees Matt Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Gaspar Barbosa effortlessly smothers it!
21.29
1-0Alec Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.56
1-0Brian Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Alec Davidson controls it well on his chest. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Gavin Sullivan and the loose ball is cleared up field.
26.54
Billy Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Hopkin plays the ball forward to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
30.35
1-0Hugo Okpara flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.08
Guillermo Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones runs straight at the defence! John Jones cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
36.08
Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Maier who gathers it comfortably.
38.41
Ledley Mortensen arcs the ball upfield. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.25
Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Peiro shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Brian Vernazza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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!
47.43
Matt Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
51.36
Hugo Okpara makes a strong solo run forward. Hugo Okpara flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Chandler who brings the ball under control. Pedro Chandler shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
54.29
Hugo Okpara makes a probing pass to Matt Booth. Matt Booth threads a neat ball through to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gaspar Barbosa.
55.17
Corner kick to Dunfermline Athletic. Matt Booth chips it out wide. Marc Janes takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
57.41
Matt Booth threads a neat ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
59.48
4-0Billy Hendry clumsily knocks into Matt Booth. Billy Hendry is warned by the referee! Matt Booth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.11
4-0Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Emile Woodcock replacing Brian Vernazza and Harvey Brown replacing Jose Rubio .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Samuele Abbruscato replacing Matt Moffat .
65.12
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.16
Showing composure, Matt Booth plays the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown whips in a cross ball towards Matt Booth. Matt Booth powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.05
Guillermo Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Steven Winterburn who takes it down. Steven Winterburn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
77.30
Dunfermline Athletic have made a substitution with Igor Boksic replacing Matt Booth .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Thierry Carriére replacing Guillermo Peiro .
81.57
Thierry Carriére brings the ball forward. Thierry Carriére finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.41
Hugo Okpara flicks the ball to his team mate, Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic whips in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
85.44
Steven Winterburn sees Samuele Abbruscato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Abbruscato finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alec Davidson 21 Jose Rubio 38 Pedro Chandler 51 Marc Janes 55 Matt Booth 67 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Booth of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Albrecht Maier (GK)
6
2. Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Mortensen (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Okpara (DEF)
7
5. Marc Janes (DEF)
7
6. Brian Vernazza (MID)
7
7. Matt Booth (MID)
9
8. Alec Davidson (ATT)
8
9. Pedro Chandler (ATT)
7
10. Jose Rubio (ATT)
7
11. Anastasios Triadis (ATT)
6
12. Emile Woodcock (MID)
6
13. Igor Boksic (MID)
6
14. Harvey Brown (ATT)
6
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
7
8. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
9. John Jones (MID)
6
10. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
11. Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
6
12. Hector Negron (DEF)
0
13. Thierry Carriére (MID)
6
14. Samuele Abbruscato (ATT)
6