Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play Aberdeen in this league cup game. A crowd of 11,248 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
8.46
0-0Claudio Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock threads the ball through to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio makes a great pass forward. Anastasios Triadis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.52
0-0Hector Negron barges into Harvey Brown. Hector Negron is warned by the referee! Harvey Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.52
0-0Free kick to Dunfermline Athletic just outside the area...
11.27
Said Graaven slowly runs up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
14.15
0-0Steven Winterburn sees space and advances. Steven Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Chris Waters. Chris Waters directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
15.45
Stephen Wise makes a simple pass to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat rushes past Said Graaven! Some silky footwork from Matt Moffat provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.19
0-0Don Collins flicks a high ball forward to Said Graaven who takes it down. Said Graaven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis whips the ball goalwards with his head. Matt Bremner gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
32.45
Harvey Brown runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harvey Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
36.13
Stephen Wise barges into Marc Janes. The referee brings Stephen Wise to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Janes stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.44
Malcolm Vassell darts forward. Malcolm Vassell threads a neat ball through to Stephen Wise. Stephen Wise finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. The Aberdeen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off!
48.41
1-0Said Graaven chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown skips past Malcolm Vassell! Harvey Brown rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
51.24
Stuart Barrett makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
53.06
1-0Steven Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Don Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Collins runs off the knock.
54.19
Don Collins flicks a high ball forward to Emile Woodcock who takes it down. Emile Woodcock makes a probing pass to Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Rubio!
57.55
Igor Boksic threads a neat ball through to Said Graaven. Said Graaven decides to run forward with the ball. Said Graaven shoots from 20 yards. Matt Bremner effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.01
Igor Boksic passes the ball forward to Said Graaven. Said Graaven passes the ball forward to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Jose Rubio provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Matt Bremner as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.27
2-0It's a corner kick. Said Graaven loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Jose Rubio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.27
2-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Samuele Abbruscato replacing Chris Waters .
66.17
Marc Janes chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Rodriquez. Claudio Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Matt Bremner is on top of it.
67.29
Said Graaven hacks Steven Winterburn from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Winterburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.42
With great vision, Stephen Wise plays the ball forward to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
73.44
Said Graaven flicks a high pass forward. Marc Janes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Janes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Janes plays a one-two with Harvey Brown and advances towards the goal... Marc Janes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.05
Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Matt Collins replacing Anastasios Triadis and Jason Taylor replacing Claudio Rodriquez .Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Duncan Swift replacing Hector Negron and Filipe Monteiro replacing Jaime Castro .
81.23
Stephen Wise makes a probing pass to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from long range but somehow Kevin Davidson manages to keep it out.
84.11
Stephen Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.14
Igor Boksic brings the ball forward. Igor Boksic sees Matt Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. Matt Bremner gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
89.52
Duncan Swift threads a neat ball through to Billy Ljungberg. Billy Ljungberg shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Kevin Davidson. What a great pair of hands!
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
| Harvey Brown 48 Jose Rubio 54 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Brown of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Davidson (GK)
7
2. Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Barrett (DEF)
7
4. Marc Janes (DEF)
6
5. Don Collins (DEF)
6
6. Said Graaven (MID)
7
7. Igor Boksic (MID)
7
8. Emile Woodcock (MID)
6
9. Anastasios Triadis (ATT)
7
10. Jose Rubio (ATT)
9
11. Harvey Brown (ATT)
9
12. Matt Collins (ATT)
6
13. Jason Taylor (DEF)
6
14. Pedro Chandler (ATT)
0
1. Matt Bremner (GK)
8
2. Brian Grant (DEF)
6
3. Hector Negron (DEF)
5
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Stephen Wise (MID)
6
8. Billy Ljungberg (ATT)
6
9. Chris Waters (MID)
6
10. Jaime Castro (MID)
6
11. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Swift (DEF)
6
13. Samuele Abbruscato (ATT)
6
14. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
6