DUNFERMLINE - LAS CUEVAS 4-1

As a consequence...



Dunfermline were manager-less on the night, as Gaffer Vanin failed to turn up owing to debatable personal issues, however The Pars looked somehow unfazed and cruised to their 11th win in a row, by beating Las Cuevas, which had been the only side capable of snatching all three points on the pitch against the Scots.

Minutes to the kick-off, the lads had to rush things and presented referee Caviglia with a last-minuted filled in list, including debut goalkeeper Perugini, defenders Frassinelli and Filippi, midfielders Marletta and Bovalino, Cantelli and Buccianti completing the side upfront.

Alberga, Borreani and Buttitta sat on the bench and witnessed a good start on the Pars' part, although it took a great save by Perugini to preserve a provisional blank score after Leger fired a pinpoint drive at an early stage.

As for indeed many of their home games, Dunfermline's ability resulted kind of marred by the narrowness of their home ground, so they couldn't do it their prettiest way, however they put up the usual fighting game and deservedly took the lead through Buccianti.

Bovalino and Cantelli combined extremely well to provide their Tuscan team-mate with a comfortable ball, which was lashed into the back of the net by The Pars' No 2.

Las Cuevas' attacks were constantly snuffed out effectively, owing to the usual cooperation between defenders and midfielders, Cantelli proving once again an asset to the team, as he often contributed at the back to help his side.

It took a customary Marletta's free-kick to widen Dunfermline's lead, as Cantelli himself was fouled outside the box.

Clegg drove the ball low from the ensuing piece, to hit the interior face of the right hand post before the ball found its way over the line.

HALF TIME: Dunfermline 2 Las Cuevas 0

Wanyn's absence meant someone needed to handle proceedings, therefore a brilliant Frassinelli stood in and magnificently managed the side at half time.
He took himself off and introduced Buttitta, whereas Bovalino made way for Borreani.
The latter provided the extra bit of spark upfront, combining well with Buccianti and Cantelli.
It was Cantelli who, after missing a chance to make it 3-0, provided Buccia with a great ball, only for the striker to collect his brace and all but finish the opponents off.
Cantelli spurned another glorious chance with a close-range header, which was brilliantly saved by Cuevas' goalkeeper.
Las Cuevas pulled one back courtesy of a marvellous individual effort, but it was Cantelli who sealed it after Marletta blocked a free-kick attempt from Leger and Bovalino fed the most inviting of ball into the path of Cantelli, who proved too hot to handle for his opponent and made it 4-1 with a stylish finish.
Borreani was fouled towards the end of the game, thus causing the sending off of his marker, whereas Cantelli picked up a yellow-card, which means the forward will not be available for next game through suspension, having collected 3 cautions this league term.

FULL TIME: Dunfermline 4 Las Cuevas 1


DUNFERMLINE:
Perugini; Frassinelli, Filippi; Bovalino, Marletta; Cantelli, Buccianti
SUBS: Alberga, Buttitta, Borreani
SUBS NOT USED: -
MANAGER: Frassinelli (stand-in)
SCORERS: Buccianti (2), Marletta, Cantelli


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