Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play Queens Park Rangers in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off!
4.05
Richard Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Rody Van Galen. Rody Van Galen makes a probing pass to Steve Peters. Steve Peters takes a shot at goal but Colin Gough is on top of it.
10.39
Andy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Sherwood who gathers it comfortably.
20.08
Stephen White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.24
Stephen Ferguson sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Ferguson advances with the ball. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Vernazza.
28.40
Leon Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Steve Dichio. Steve Dichio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.15
Stephen Strachan passes the ball forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
34.09
Callum Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Simon Sherwood easily smothers it!
40.47
Queens Park Rangers are easily keeping Dunfermline Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.12
Jan Oswald threads the ball through to Rody Van Galen. Rody Van Galen plays a perfect one-two with Steve Peters and rushes in on goal... Rody Van Galen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Colin Gough has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the second half underway!
49.10
Jan Oswald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Dichio. Steve Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Peters. Steve Peters shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
51.15
Callum Matteo hacks Steve Peters from behind! The referee calls over Callum Matteo and warns him to calm down! Steve Peters runs off the knock.
53.33
Richard Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Dichio. Steve Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Steve Peters. Steve Peters powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.41
Jan Oswald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rody Van Galen. Rody Van Galen plays a perfect one-two with Steve Dichio and rushes in on goal... Rody Van Galen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Colin Gough easily smothers it!
60.06
Richard Barmby makes a simple pass to Steve Dichio. Steve Dichio goes all the way! Steve Dichio takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
65.06
Stephen Strachan sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Strachan shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.31
Callum Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson brings the ball forward. Andy Davidson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.56
Garry Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
81.53
Richard Barmby makes a simple pass to Steve Peters. Steve Peters passes the ball forward but Rody Van Galen is offside!
89.53
Niccolo Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Peters. Steve Peters knocks the ball forward to Steve Dichio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Steve Peters of Queens Park Rangers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.3684210526316 vs 52.6315789473684
Play Area
Home team third: 30.26%, Midfield: 48.68%, Away team third: 21.05%