- Date:28 Aug 2010
- Kick-off:15:00
- Venue:Forthbank Stadium
- Smith (33)
- Bell (13) McDougall (14)
Cardle (77) Kirk (87)
Kirk (90)
Live Commentary
The match has reached full-time.
- 91mins
Andy Kirk grabs a goal from inside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stirling 1-5 Dunfermline.
- 89mins
Paul Willis on for Gary Mason.
- 89mins
Ross Forsyth is shown a yellow card for dissent.
- 89mins
Effort on goal by Michael Mullen from just inside the area clears the crossbar.
- 87mins
Andy Kirk scores a headed goal from close in. Stirling 1-4 Dunfermline.Joe Cardle provided the assist for the goal.
- 87mins
Gary Mason takes the inswinging corner, Nathan Taggart makes a clearance.
- 87mins
Shot by Ross Forsyth from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.
- 86mins
Jerome Heeking concedes a free kick for a foul on Gary Mason. Jerome Heeking receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Gary Mason takes the direct free kick.
- 85mins
Unfair challenge on Pat Clarke by Scott Buist results in a free kick. Chris Smith takes the free kick.
- 84mins
Gary Mason concedes a free kick for a foul on Derek Colquhoun. Scott Christie takes the direct free kick. The referee cautions Gary Mason for unsporting behaviour.
- 84mins
Corner taken right-footed by Christoper Aitken from the right by-line, clearance by Austin McCann.
- 82mins
The referee books Scott Buist for unsporting behaviour.
- 83mins
Derek Colquhoun comes on in place of John Kane.
- 77mins
Joe Cardle finds the back of the net with a goal from just outside the box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Stirling 1-3 Dunfermline.
- 70mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Calum Woods on John Kane. Scott Robertson takes the free kick. Nathan Taggart on for Jonathan Brown. (Dunfermline) makes a substitution, with Pat Clarke coming on for Steven McDougall.
- 77mins
A goal is scored by Andy Kirk from just outside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Stirling 1-3 Dunfermline.
- 76mins
Gordon Smith concedes a free kick for a foul on Andy Dowie. Andy Dowie takes the direct free kick.
- 76mins
John Kane fouled by Pat Clarke, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Scott Christie.
- 74mins
Christoper Aitken takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Save made by Chris Smith.
- 73mins
Ross Forsyth sends in a cross, clearance made by William Gibson.
- 73mins
A cross is delivered by Calum Woods, save by Scott Christie.
- 73mins
The referee blows for offside. Chris Smith restarts play with the free kick.
- 70mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on John Kane by Calum Woods. Scott Robertson restarts play with the free kick. (Stirling) makes a substitution, with Nathan Taggart coming on for Jonathan Brown. Pat Clarke on for Joe Cardle.
- 69mins
Corner taken by Gary Mason from the left by-line, John Kane makes a clearance.
- 69mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Gary Mason from the right by-line, clearance by Ross Forsyth.
- 69mins
Gary Mason takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Steven McDougall has an effort at goal from 12 yards. Chris Smith gets a block in.
- 68mins
Andy Kirk sends in a cross, Jonathan Brown manages to make a clearance.
- 66mins
A cross is delivered by Andy Dowie, clearance by Scott Buist.
- 65mins
Outswinging corner taken by Christoper Aitken from the left by-line played to the near post, Steven McDougall makes a clearance.
- 65mins
The ball is delivered by Ross Forsyth, blocked by Chris Smith.
- 63mins
Gary Mason sends in a cross, Christoper Aitken makes a clearance.
- 62mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven McDougall by Scott Robertson. Gary Mason takes the free kick. John Kane is cautioned.
- 62mins
Steven McDougall takes a shot. Save by Scott Christie.
- 61mins
Corner taken right-footed by Gary Mason from the left by-line, clearance made by Scott Robertson.
- 60mins
Gary Mason takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Shot by Nick Phinn. Jerome Heeking makes a clearance.
- 59mins
Corner taken by Gary Mason from the left by-line, clearance made by Scott Robertson.
- 59mins
The ball is delivered by Calum Woods, Jerome Heeking gets a block in.
- 58mins
The official flags Michael Mullen offside. Free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 57mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Martyn Corrigan on Nick Phinn. Direct free kick taken by Andy Dowie.
- 55mins
Shot by Andy Kirk. Save by Scott Christie.
- 55mins
Centre by Jonathan Brown, Scott Robertson takes a shot.
- 54mins
Foul by Ross Forsyth on Steven Bell, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Austin McCann.
- 53mins
Nick Phinn takes a shot. Save by Scott Christie.
- 53mins
Gary Mason delivers the ball, Scott Robertson manages to make a clearance.
- 51mins
Jerome Heeking crosses the ball, clearance made by Andy Dowie.
The second half begins.
- 50mins
The referee blows for offside. Jonathan Brown takes the free kick.
- 49mins
Effort from 35 yards by Gary Mason. Save by Scott Christie.
- 48mins
Andy Kirk takes a shot. Michael Mullen gets a block in.
- 48mins
John Kane challenges Andy Kirk unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Andy Dowie.
- 47mins
Gordon Smith challenges Nick Phinn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 45mins
The offside flag is raised against Steven McDougall. Scott Christie takes the indirect free kick.
- 45mins
Andy Kirk sends in a cross, save made by Scott Christie.
It is the end of the first-half.
- 43mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Joe Cardle. Martyn Corrigan takes the free kick.
- 43mins
The ball is sent over by Joe Cardle, Michael Mullen makes a clearance.
- 41mins
Gary Mason crosses the ball, Scott Robertson makes a clearance.
- 41mins
Gary Mason crosses the ball.
- 40mins
The ball is crossed by Martyn Corrigan, clearance by Austin McCann.
- 40mins
Unfair challenge on Steven McDougall by Martyn Corrigan results in a free kick. Gary Mason takes the free kick.
- 38mins
Steven Bell challenges Jonathan Brown unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Christoper Aitken.
- 37mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Scott Robertson from the right by-line, John Kane produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.
- 36mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Steven McDougall. Free kick taken by Scott Christie.
- 36mins
The ball is delivered by Christoper Aitken, Ross Forsyth takes a shot. Save by Chris Smith.
- 35mins
Austin McCann delivers the ball, Scott Buist manages to make a clearance.
- 33mins
Gordon Smith finds the net with a headed goal from close range. Stirling 1-2 Dunfermline.Assist by Jerome Heeking.
- 32mins
Calum Woods sends in a cross, Header from close in by Andy Kirk misses to the right of the goal.
- 31mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on William Gibson by Gordon Smith. Free kick taken by William Gibson.
- 31mins
Centre by Joe Cardle.
- 31mins
Gary Mason produces a cross, Martyn Corrigan makes a clearance.
- 29mins
Foul by Michael Mullen on Calum Woods, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 29mins
Unfair challenge on Calum Woods by Michael Mullen results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 28mins
Michael Mullen takes a shot. Austin McCann gets a block in.
- 27mins
The ball is delivered by Andy Kirk, clearance made by John Kane.
- 25mins
Gary Mason takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Scott Christie makes a comfortable save.
- 24mins
The ball is crossed by Andy Dowie, clearance by Martyn Corrigan.
- 22mins
Close range effort by Gary Mason goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 21mins
Joe Cardle is ruled offside. Nick Phinn comes on in place of Chris Higgins. Indirect free kick taken by Scott Christie.
- 20mins
The offside flag is raised against Gordon Smith. Free kick taken by William Gibson.
- 20mins
A cross is delivered by Gary Mason, Scott Buist manages to make a clearance.
- 19mins
Foul by Martyn Corrigan on Steven McDougall, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Calum Woods.
- 18mins
(Stirling) makes a substitution, with Christoper Aitken coming on for Greig McDonald.
- 15mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Michael Mullen, Calum Woods makes a clearance.
- 14mins
A goal is scored by Steven McDougall from close in to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stirling 0-2 Dunfermline.The assist for the goal came from Joe Cardle.
- 13mins
A goal is scored by Steven Bell from close in to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stirling 0-1 Dunfermline.Gary Mason provided the assist for the goal.
- 12mins
The ball is delivered by Andy Dowie, Jonathan Brown makes a clearance.
- 12mins
The ball is sent over by Andy Dowie, Ross Forsyth makes a clearance.
- 11mins
Effort from outside the penalty area by Gary Mason goes wide left of the goal.
- 10mins
Scott Robertson takes the outswinging corner, clearance by Joe Cardle.
- 10mins
Chris Higgins takes a shot. Blocked by Scott Buist.
- 8mins
William Gibson delivers the ball, Scott Christie makes a comfortable save.
- 7mins
Centre by Andy Dowie, save made by Scott Christie.
- 5mins
The ball is sent over by Andy Dowie.
- 3mins
Gary Mason takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, clearance by Martyn Corrigan.
- 1mins
Michael Mullen takes a shot from deep inside the box clearing the bar.
The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.
Match Preview
Aitken back to face Pars Stirling Albion midfielder Chris Aitken is back from a ban to face Dunfermline. Defender Ross Forsyth needs a fitness test and centre-back Brian Allison remains sidelined through injury. Albion will be looking to get their first three points of the season. Boss John O'Neill said: "We need to pick up points from our home games and this would be a great game to start in as we are not back here for four weeks due to the international break and then two tough away games. "We need to concentrate fully against Dunfermline or they will do what Falkirk did to us and punish our mistakes when we switched off." Winger David Graham is the only absentee for Athletic. The Pars will be out to ensure they pick up three points to boost their promotion bid and put the disappointment of last Saturday's defeat at Raith behind them. Assistant manager Gerry McCabe said: "Everyone knows that we are a good footballing side, however sometimes that is not enough. "You have to earn the right to gain control of a game and Stirling is the perfect example of a game where we need to impose ourselves on it and not let Stirling stop us from playing."
Stirling
Dunfermline
- Scott Christie
- Martyn Corrigan
- Greig McDonald
- Scott Buist
- Jonathan Brown
- Scott Robertson
- Jerome Heeking
- John Kane
- Ross Forsyth
- Michael Mullen
- Gordon Smith
- SUBS
- Christoper Aitken
- Andrew Gibson
- Nathan Taggart
- Derek Colquhoun
- Callum Reidford
Home
Away
- Chris Smith
- Calum Woods
- Andy Dowie
- Chris Higgins
- Austin McCann
- William Gibson
- Gary Mason
- Steven Bell
- Joe Cardle
- Steven McDougall
- Andy Kirk
- SUBS
- Pat Clarke
- Nick Phinn
- Paul Willis
- Neil McGregor
- Kyle Allison
Match Report
Kirk seals fine win Andy Kirk's brace helped Dunfermline to a comfortable 5-1 victory over Stirling and moved them into second place in the First Division. Kirk scored twice in the last two minutes as the home defence crumbled. The Pars were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes with two simple finishes by Steven Bell and Steven McDougall. Gary Mason played in Bell to finish from six yards, and McDougall got on the end of a Joe Cardle cross to double the advantage. Stirling did manage to pull a goal back before half-time through striker Gordon Smith's close-range header. However, another goal from Cardle after 78 minutes - a fierce 20-yard drive - along with Kirk's double - the first a neat header and the second a precise finish from 12 yards - ensured Stirling's dismal season continued.
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