Match Report
| Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic |  |  | Dunfermline Athletic | Dunfermline Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott |  | 38 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | John Glass | J. Glass | |||||||||
| Luigi Ravanelli | L. Ravanelli |  | 41 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Damien Sinclair | D. Sinclair |  | 44 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 49 | | Alec Burley | A. Burley | ||||||||
| Andy Booth | A. Booth | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Callum Matteo | C. Matteo | |||||||||
| Richard Morton | R. Morton | | 43 | M | | | 5 | | M | 48 | | Scott Mason | S. Mason | ||||||||
| Craig Morton | C. Morton | | 34 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Alec Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | | 36 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Craig Gemmill | C. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Alex Brady | A. Brady | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Matt Meiklejohn | M. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Gary Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 37 | M | | 9 | | A | 39 | | Matt James | M. James | |||||||||
| Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 38 | | Neil Cleland | N. Cleland | |||||||||
| Alex McStay | A. McStay | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 36 | | Craig Windass | C. Windass | |||||||||
| Richard Burley | R. Burley | | 35 | D | | 12 | | D | 46 | | David Inglis | D. Inglis | |||||||||
| Alessio Ruotolo | A. Ruotolo | | 43 | M | | 13 | | M | 43 | | Neil Mcallister | N. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | | 40 | A | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Craig Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Caternet |
Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 2,451 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
2.20
0-0Andy Booth sees a break and surges forward. Andy Booth threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
4.06
0-1With some swift thinking, Alec Burley plays the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stuart Elliott is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.12
0-1Craig Morton threads a neat ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Glass who gathers it comfortably.
15.51
Scott Mason flicks a high ball forward to Craig Windass who takes it down. Craig Windass shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
24.20
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.56
0-1Alex Brady barges into Gary Young. Alex Brady is given a warning by the referee! Gary Young gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.53
Alex Brady flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Matt Ritchie edges inside the box! Matt Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
38.56
Luigi Ravanelli flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mccall collects the pass. Stuart Mccall makes a simple pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie advances inside the box! Matt Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.44
Gary Young plays the ball forward to Alec Gallacher. Alec Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Windass. Craig Windass shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
40.24
0-1Craig Morton hits a low pass to Alex McStay. Alex McStay plays a quick one-two with Matt Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Alex McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by John Glass!
42.12
Damien Sinclair passes the ball forward to Craig Morton. Craig Morton threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from John Glass.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Richard Burley replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Alessio Ruotolo replacing Stuart Mccall and Billy McCoist replacing Alex McStay. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic get the second half underway!
47.30
Craig Gemmill makes a probing pass to Craig Windass. Craig Windass whips in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
49.22
Alec Gallacher advances with the ball. Alec Gallacher shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
51.45
With great vision, Andy Booth plays the ball forward to Alex Brady. Alex Brady picks a pass forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.58
0-1Craig Windass catches Damien Sinclair on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Windass and shows him a yellow card! Damien Sinclair hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.11
Craig Gemmill sees Neil Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Cleland shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
57.15
Matt Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Craig Windass controls it well on his chest. Craig Windass shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.13
Craig Gemmill passes the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Windass. Craig Windass knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Windass!
71.33
With some swift thinking, Richard Burley plays the ball forward to Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.45
Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
83.06
Alec Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Stuart Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
87.56
Alessio Ruotolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Burley.
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
| Neil Cleland 4, 83 Craig Windass 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Cleland of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Elliott (GK)
6
2. Luigi Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3. Damien Sinclair (DEF)
6
4. Andy Booth (DEF)
7
5. Richard Morton (MID)
6
6. Craig Morton (MID)
7
7. Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
8. Alex Brady (MID)
6
9. Gary Ferguson (MID)
6
10. Matt Ritchie (ATT)
7
11. Alex McStay (ATT)
6
12. Richard Burley (DEF)
6
13. Alessio Ruotolo (MID)
6
14. Billy McCoist (ATT)
6
1. John Glass (GK)
7
2. Gary Young (DEF)
7
3. Alec Burley (DEF)
6
4. Callum Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Scott Mason (MID)
6
6. Alec Gallacher (MID)
7
7. Craig Gemmill (MID)
7
8. Matt Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9. Matt James (ATT)
8
10. Neil Cleland (ATT)
9
11. Craig Windass (ATT)
7
12. David Inglis (DEF)
0
13. Neil Mcallister (MID)
0
14. Craig Meiklejohn (DEF)
0