Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,526 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Gallacher.


0.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the match underway!
3.57
Kevin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.13
Kevin Elliott makes a simple pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven runs straight at the defence! Richard Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Greig with no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
20.19
Alec Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Rae who takes it down. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Greig who gathers it comfortably.
22.09
John Henderson threads a neat ball through to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
27.56
Richard Inglis makes a probing pass to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Richard Niven collects the pass. Richard Niven cuts inside the box! Richard Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
28.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Johnstone plays the ball forward to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott brings the ball forward. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Alec Mcallister barges into Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.03
Matt Campbell makes a simple pass to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Inglis.
32.21
Alec Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Matt Campbell who brings the ball under control. Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Alec Dickov comfortably collects the pass. Alec Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.29
John Henderson hits a low pass to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.06
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Elliott who brings the ball under control. Kevin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Greig who gathers it comfortably.
42.10
Gavin Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Henderson. John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alec Dickov controls it well on his chest. Alec Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Duncan Mckinlay. Excellent save.
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. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Don Burley replacing John Henderson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
49.48
Craig Johnstone hits a low pass to Stanley Upson. Stanley Upson sees Stuart Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Summerbell.
51.49
With vision, Gary Matteo picks a pass forward to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell knocks the ball forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
61.04
Don Burley flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Niven who takes it down. Duncan Niven whips in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.41
Callum Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Richard Niven who takes it down. Richard Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.49
Duncan Niven catches Callum Collins on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Niven and warns him to calm down! Callum Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.36
East Fife have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Billy James and John Matteo replacing Stanley Upson .
81.13
Alec Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Richard Niven. The referee warns Alec Mcallister to calm down! Richard Niven carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.23
Scott Mckinlay catches Callum Collins on the ankles. Scott Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Callum Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Don Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dumbarton!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
30.9%
42%
27.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Elliott of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Callum Collins (DEF)
6
3.Richard Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Craig Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Billy James (DEF)
6
6.Stanley Upson (MID)
6
7.Kevin Elliott (MID)
9
8.Kevin Naysmith (MID)
6
9.Alec Mccall (MID)
6
10.Richard Niven (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Stuart Rae (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Elliott (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Gallacher (ATT)
6
14.John Matteo (ATT)
6

1.Stuart Greig (GK)
6
2.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Gary Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Alec Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Summerbell (DEF)
6
6.John Henderson (MID)
6
7.Stephen Liddell (MID)
6
8.Matt Campbell (MID)
6
9.Scott Mckinlay (ATT)
5
10.Duncan Niven (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alec Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.John Gemmell (GK)
0
13.Don Burley (ATT)
7
14.Craig Glass (MID)
0