Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Mason | G. Mason |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Callum Cleland | C. Cleland | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Carl Cope | C. Cope |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | |||||||||
| Scott Booth | S. Booth | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth | | 48 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 46 | | Billy James | B. James | ||||||||
| Neil McStay | N. McStay | | 46 | M | | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Stanley Upson | S. Upson | ||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | |||||||||
| Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alan Burgess | A. Burgess | | 38 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Daniel Bridges | D. Bridges | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | |||||||||
| Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | | 54 | G | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 48 | A | | 13 | | A | 45 | | John Matteo | J. Matteo | |||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 42 | D | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to East Fife. A crowd of 4,687 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and East Fife are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and East Fife are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
0.00
0-0East Fife kick off the first half!
2.43
0-0Scott Booth hacks Kevin Elliott from behind! Scott Booth is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.29
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Cleland plays the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges plays a quick one-two with Billy Law and rushes in on goal... Daniel Bridges tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.25
1-0Alec Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
16.46
1-0Scott Booth hits a low pass to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill brings the ball forward. Callum McNeill threads the ball through to Daniel Bridges but he's offside!
18.25
1-0Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae collects the pass. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.19
Showing composure, Callum Cleland laces a weighted ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.06
Craig Johnstone plays the ball forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
26.39
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.40
1-0Alec Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Bridges who takes it down. Daniel Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.56
Alec Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.15
Alan Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
38.27
Craig Johnstone darts forward. Craig Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but Gavin Mason reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Kevin Elliott threads the ball through to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players seem much more motivated whilst the Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
48.28
Kevin Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott skips past Carl Cope! Some silky footwork from Kevin Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
49.36
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.12
Alec Mccall sees Kevin Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Elliott shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gavin Mason manages to keep it out.
55.34
Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
60.45
Alec Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Johnstone.
67.12
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward. Callum McNeill controls it well on his chest. Callum McNeill threads the ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
71.36
Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Kevin Elliott threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.34
Kevin Naysmith makes a simple pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
77.24
1-0East Fife have made a substitution with Kevin Gallacher replacing Kevin Naysmith and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
84.12
Kevin Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Mason.
85.34
1-0It's a corner kick. Stanley Upson loops the ball in to towards the near post. Carl Cope reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.26
Callum McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Bridges!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
28.4%
45.9%
25.7%
Scorers
| Daniel Bridges 6, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Bridges of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum McNeill (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alan Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Bridges (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Matteo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |