Match Report
| Dunfermline Athletic | Dunfermline Athletic |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Mason | B. Mason |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Gary Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Stephen White | S. White | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | |||||||||
| Anthony Potts | A. Potts |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Billy James | B. James | |||||||||
| Richard White | R. White | | 51 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 44 | | Billy White | B. White | ||||||||
| Sylvain Forbes | S. Forbes | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Carl Bowyer | C. Bowyer | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Dominic Bremner | D. Bremner | | 48 | M | | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Dominic Glass | D. Glass | ||||||||
| Scott Telfer | S. Telfer | | 51 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Tiago Viana | T. Viana |  | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Richard Niven | R. Niven | |||||||||
| Stephen McStay | S. McStay | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Martin Marbus | M. Marbus |  | 48 | D | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 46 | D | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Don Mason | D. Mason | | 46 | M | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Dilbert |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to East Fife. A crowd of 4,687 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Law.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Law.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
3.43
0-0Sylvain Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Viana who brings the ball under control. Tiago Viana finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
4.38
Billy James lofts the ball long. Richard Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.01
0-0Gary Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes makes a probing pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a great pass forward. Scott Telfer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.20
1-0Stephen White threads the ball through to Carl Bowyer. Carl Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer collects the pass. Scott Telfer plays a quick one-two with Tiago Viana and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Scott Telfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Duncan Mckinlay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.25
1-0Billy James flicks a high pass forward. Matt Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Niven threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard White.
21.49
1-0Dominic Glass flicks a high pass forward. Richard Niven controls it well on his chest. Richard Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Billy Mason.
24.33
1-0Neil Hopkin catches Carl Bowyer on the ankles. Neil Hopkin is warned by the referee! Carl Bowyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.40
Dominic Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Mason who gathers it comfortably.
32.17
Carl Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
33.07
Dominic Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Billy Mason reads it well. Nice keeping!
36.25
Sylvain Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
39.12
Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Richard Niven collects the pass. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.01
Billy White threads a neat ball through to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.46
Dominic Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Mason who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Sylvain Forbes advances with the ball. Sylvain Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
East Fife start the second half!
47.09
Gary Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer cuts inside the box! Scott Telfer takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
48.51
Sylvain Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a simple pass, allowing Stephen McStay to run into the box. Stephen McStay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.35
Stephen White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes knocks the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Telfer through on goal. Some good footwork from Scott Telfer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.18
With intelligent imagination, Callum Collins plays the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven but the linesman indicates offside!
55.12
1-0Stuart Rae hacks Gary Ritchie from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Rae and shows him a yellow card! Gary Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.25
Richard Inglis knocks the ball forward to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.56
Anthony Potts barges into Richard Niven. The referee warns Anthony Potts to calm down! Richard Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.58
Dominic Glass passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Billy Mason gets down and covers it.
69.52
Dominic Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Duncan Mckinlay. Excellent save.
73.45
Matt Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven makes a convincing header but somehow Billy Mason manages to keep it out.
77.23
1-0East Fife have made a substitution with Kevin Elliott replacing Dominic Glass and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
81.55
Kevin Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Forbes. The referee brings Kevin Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Sylvain Forbes runs off the knock.
90.00
Billy James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Niven. Matt Niven threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen White.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
32.2%
46%
21.8%
Scorers
| Scott Telfer 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Telfer of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Mason (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Gary Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Anthony Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Forbes (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Carl Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Bremner (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Telfer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tiago Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Marbus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 5 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |