Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mason.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mason.
0.00
0-0East Fife start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
1-0Neil Hopkin brings the ball forward. Neil Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Rae!
6.58
1-0Neil Hopkin hacks Steffen Thielemann from behind! The referee calls over Neil Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Thielemann runs off the knock.
12.21
1-0Neil Hopkin makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Campbell.
16.55
Stanley Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae plays a quick one-two with Richard Niven and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stuart Rae provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Andy McNeill had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
30.15
2-0Paul Bremner pushes up the pitch. Paul Bremner threads a neat ball through to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.56
With a delightful solo run, Dominic Glass stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic Glass whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Rae!
36.55
3-0Stanley Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
42.10
Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
51.28
Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Burley. Neil Burley flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
55.24
Andy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Strachan shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hamilton Academical are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.05
Richard Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.42
Daniel Simonsen advances with the ball. Daniel Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.55
Neil Hopkin makes a simple pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Matteo.
69.09
Dominic Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann flicks a high pass forward to Richard McCoist who brings the ball under control. Richard McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
73.10
Neil Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
75.47
Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Rae shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Rae!
77.47
4-1East Fife have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Billy White and Colin Davidson replacing Matt Niven .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing Dominic Matteo, Callum Morton replacing Kevin Strachan and Duncan Caldwell replacing Neil Burley .
84.46
Dominic Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
20.6%
50.8%
28.6%
Scorers
| Stuart Rae 2, 17, 34, 75 | Neil Burley 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Rae of East Fife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Hopkin (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Dominic Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stanley Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 12. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steffen Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Burley (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |