Date:23 Feb 2013
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:East End Park
Attendance:2,720

Morris (82)
MacDonald - pen (30) Tidser (45)
MacDonald (49) Tidser (63)

Goal!

Live Commentary

89mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Fouad Bachirou. Paul Gallacher restarts play with the free kick.

86mins Short corner worked by Michael Tidser.

85mins Ryan Thomson concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Tidser. Direct free kick taken by Michael Tidser.

84mins Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Ryan Wallace, Kevin Rutkiewicz makes a clearance.

81mins Kevin Rutkiewicz concedes a free kick for a foul on Andrew Barrowman. A cross is delivered by Ryan Wallace, Callum Morris grabs a headed goal from close range. Dunfermline 1-4 Morton.Assist by Ryan Wallace.

80mins Michael Tidser fouled by Stephen Husband, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Taggart takes the direct free kick.

79mins Effort on goal by Stephen Husband from 30 yards. Comfortable save by Derek Gaston.

78mins (Morton) makes a substitution, with David Graham coming on for Martin Hardie.

76mins Effort on goal by Faissal El Bakhtaoui from just inside the area clears the bar.

75mins Andrew Dowie is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Craig Dargo goes off and Faissal El Bakhtaoui comes on. Free kick taken by Derek Gaston.

73mins Centre by Andrew Geggan, save by Derek Gaston.

72mins Archibald Campbell comes on in place of Colin McMenamin.

70mins Joseph Cardle fouled by Michael Tidser, the ref awards a free kick. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Stephen Husband.

69mins Peter Weatherson produces a curled left-footed shot from 18 yards.

68mins The offside flag is raised against Peter Weatherson. Paul Gallacher takes the indirect free kick.

66mins (Dunfermline) makes a substitution, with Stephen Husband coming on for Christopher Kane.

65mins Craig Dargo is adjudged to have handled the ball. Free kick taken by Craig Reid.

65mins Peter Weatherson is brought on as a substitute for Peter MacDonald.

63mins Michael Tidser grabs a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Dunfermline 0-4 Morton.

63mins Outswinging corner taken by Michael Tidser, Callum Morris manages to make a clearance.

61mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Peter MacDonald on Craig Dargo. Free kick crossed by Ryan Wallace, Scott Taggart manages to make a clearance.

59mins A cross is delivered by Scott Taggart, Peter MacDonald takes a shot. Paul Gallacher makes a fantastic save.

58mins William Dyer challenges Ryan Wallace unfairly and gives away a free kick. Paul Gallacher takes the free kick.

57mins Michael Tidser takes a outswinging corner to the near post, clearance made by Andrew Barrowman.

56mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Wallace on William Dyer. Ryan Wallace receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. William Dyer restarts play with the free kick.

54mins Foul by Joseph Cardle on Martin Hardie, free kick awarded. Scott Taggart restarts play with the free kick.

54mins Colin McMenamin is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Callum Morris takes the free kick.

53mins Ryan Thomson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David O'Brien. Martin Hardie restarts play with the free kick.

51mins Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Michael Tidser, Headed effort on goal by Kevin Rutkiewicz from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the goal.

51mins The ball is swung over by Fouad Bachirou, Jordan McMillan gets a block in.

51mins The ball is sent over by William Dyer.

50mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Craig Dargo on Michael Tidser. William Dyer takes the free kick.

49mins Peter MacDonald finds the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Dunfermline 0-3 Morton.Assist by Michael Tidser.

47mins The ball is crossed by Andrew Geggan, save by Derek Gaston.

45mins Michael Tidser gets on the score sheet with a brilliant goal from long distance to the bottom left corner of the goal. Dunfermline 0-2 Morton.

45mins Foul by Joseph Cardle on Scott Taggart, free kick awarded. Scott Taggart takes the direct free kick.

43mins Martin Hardie gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Wallace. Booking for Martin Hardie. Free kick crossed by Ryan Wallace, Kevin Rutkiewicz makes a clearance.

41mins Penalty awarded for a foul by Fouad Bachirou on Joseph Cardle. Fouad Bachirou is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Penalty missed by Andrew Barrowman.

35mins The ball is crossed by Ryan Wallace, Shot by Andrew Barrowman. Derek Gaston makes a brilliant save.

31mins Unfair challenge on Martin Hardie by Andrew Dowie results in a free kick. Andrew Geggan receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Jordan McMillan is booked. The referee shows Andrew Dowie a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Michael Tidser produces a cross, Effort from the edge of the penalty box by Peter MacDonald goes wide of the right-hand upright.

28mins Fouad Bachirou fouled by Callum Morris, the ref awards a Penalty. Penalty taken right-footed by Peter MacDonald and scored. Dunfermline 0-1 Morton.

27mins Ryan Wallace takes the inswinging corner, save by Derek Gaston.

25mins Ryan Wallace decides to take a short corner.

25mins Centre by Ryan Wallace, Scott Taggart makes a clearance.

24mins Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Craig Dargo misses to the left of the goal.

24mins The ball is swung over by Ryan Wallace, Martin Hardie manages to make a clearance.

23mins Outswinging corner taken by Ryan Wallace from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Martin Hardie.

22mins Martin Hardie fouled by Christopher Kane, the ref awards a free kick. Christopher Kane goes into the referee's book for unsporting behaviour. William Dyer restarts play with the free kick.

21mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jordan McMillan by Martin Hardie. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Ryan Wallace.

19mins Christopher Kane challenges Colin McMenamin unfairly and gives away a free kick. William Dyer restarts play with the free kick.

18mins The ball is swung over by Craig Dargo, Derek Gaston makes a fantastic save.

17mins Corner from right by-line taken by Ryan Wallace.

16mins Unfair challenge on Ryan Thomson by Fouad Bachirou results in a free kick. Andrew Dowie restarts play with the free kick.

15mins Michael Tidser takes a outswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Paul Gallacher makes a comfortable save.

12mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Christopher Kane on Fouad Bachirou. Michael Tidser crosses the ball in from the free kick, Ryan Thomson makes a clearance.

11mins Ryan Thomson challenges David O'Brien unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by William Dyer.

10mins Martin Hardie concedes a free kick for a foul on Jordan McMillan. Joseph Cardle delivers the ball, Headed effort on goal by Ryan Thomson from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the goal.

9mins William Dyer gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Wallace. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Ryan Wallace, Michael Tidser manages to make a clearance.

9mins Drilled right-footed shot by Andrew Dowie. Save made by Derek Gaston.

8mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Ryan Wallace, clearance by Scott Taggart.

8mins Corner taken right-footed by Ryan Wallace from the right by-line to the near post, William Dyer manages to make a clearance.

8mins Ryan Thomson takes a shot. Save by Derek Gaston.

7mins The offside flag is raised against Peter MacDonald. Free kick taken by Paul Gallacher.

5mins Ryan Wallace delivers the ball.

4mins The ball is delivered by Ryan Wallace, clearance made by Kevin Rutkiewicz.

3mins A cross is delivered by Scott Taggart.

3mins William Dyer crosses the ball, Andrew Dowie makes a clearance.

1mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Martin Hardie by Callum Morris. Scott Taggart takes the direct free kick.

Match Preview

Falkingham blow for Dunfermline Dunfermline midfielder Josh Falkingham will miss out on their promotion tussle with leaders Morton after he picked up an ankle injury in last Saturday's 1-0 defeat from Falkirk. Falkingham joins Stephen Jordan (thigh) and Shaun Byrne (ankle) on the side-lines however Andy Barrowman, Chris Kane and Andy Geggan have been declared fit enough to face the Greenock side. East End Park assistant manager Gerry McCabe said: "We know that this would be a terrific game to win as it would put us right back into the title chase. We have lost Josh but having the other players back makes us stronger overall. "Morton have several players who picked up great experience winning the league with us a couple of years ago and that makes them very dangerous opponents." Morton manager Allan Moore is delaying naming his team as defenders Mark McLaughlin and Craig Reid are doubts. McLaughlin is over the groin injury that kept him out of the league leaders' game against Partick Thistle last Saturday but he has been floored by illness this week and Reid is continuing to battle a knee problem. Archie Campbell and broken leg victim Steven Stirling are the only definite absentees. Moore said: "This is a crucial game for both clubs as if we win it we move 13 points clear, whereas they get right back into things if they win and the gap goes to seven. "We are on a decent run just now and we will attack Dunfermline to keep that run going."

Formation:442Manager: Jim Jefferies

Dunfermline

Formation: 442Manager: Allan Moore

Morton

Paul Gallacher
Andrew Geggan
Andrew Dowie
Callum Morris
Jordan McMillan
Ryan Wallace
Christopher Kane
Ryan Thomson
Joseph Cardle
Craig Dargo
Andrew Barrowman
SUBS
Michal Hrivnak
Stephen Husband
Faissal El Bakhtaoui
John Potter
Ross Millen

Home

Away

Derek Gaston
Scott Taggart
Kevin Rutkiewicz
Craig Reid
William Dyer
Colin McMenamin
Michael Tidser
Fouad Bachirou
David O'Brien
Peter MacDonald
Martin Hardie
SUBS
David Hutton
Peter Weatherson
David Graham
Thomas O'Ware
Archibald Campbell

Match Report

Form Guide

WLLWLL Dunfermline VS Morton DWWWWD

Last Meetings

Morton 4 - 2 Dunfermline 29/12/2012 Dunfermline 2 - 2 Morton 20/10/2012 Morton 0 - 2 Dunfermline 30/04/2011 Dunfermline 1 - 3 Morton 05/03/2011 Morton 2 - 1 Dunfermline 06/11/2010 Dunfermline 2 - 0 Morton 14/08/2010

Top Scorers

Dunfermline A Barrowman 7 R Wallace 6 R Thomson 5 A Kirk 3 J Cardle 3 S Husband 3 J Falkingham 3 A Dowie 2 C Dargo 1 S Jordan 1 J McMillan 1 A Geggan 1 C Morris 1 C Kane 1 Morton A Campbell 10 M Hardie 6 P Weatherson 6 D O'Brien 6 P MacDonald 4 M Tidser 3 K Rutkiewicz 2 D Graham 2 M McLaughlin 1 C McMenamin 1 S Stirling 1 K Wilkie 1 S Taggart 1 F Bachirou 1 A Wallace 1

Goals

Dunfermline Total goals 75 Goals per game 44 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 5 (For) 5 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 7 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 10 (For) 7 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Morton Total goals 81 Goals per game 50 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 7 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 7 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 10 (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 8 (For) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 7 (For) 7 (Against) Period 81-90 mins