Match Report
| East Fife | East Fife |  |  | Clyde | Clyde | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 47 | | Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | ||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Stephen Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Billy James | B. James | | 46 | D | | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Richard Law | R. Law | ||||||||
| Stanley Upson | S. Upson |  | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Gavin Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Don McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Stuart McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 43 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Marcus Merson | M. Merson | |||||||||
| Stuart Rae | S. Rae | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | John Hendry | J. Hendry | |||||||||
| Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | | 45 | A | | 12 | | M | 48 |  | Martin Van De Looi | M. Van De Looi | |||||||||
| John Matteo | J. Matteo | | 45 | A | | 13 | | M | 46 | | Alec Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | | 43 | D | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Paul Davidson | P. Davidson | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,848 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Clyde get the match underway!
3.19
0-0Stephen Bremner hits a low pass to Don McStay. Don McStay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Don McStay shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
8.20
Alex Johnstone sees space and advances. Alex Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Merson shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
12.39
0-0Richard Inglis clumsily knocks into Marcus Merson. The referee brings Richard Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Marcus Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.01
Richard Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Gary Hendry. The referee calls over Richard Inglis again and warns him to calm down! Gary Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.55
Callum Collins sees a break and surges forward. Callum Collins threads the ball through to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.32
0-0Showing fabulous composure, Richard Inglis picks a pass forward to Stanley Upson. Stanley Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.02
Gavin Rae comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Rae. Gavin Rae is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.38
Don McStay hacks Kevin Naysmith from behind! The referee brings Don McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Naysmith runs off the knock.
34.03
Gavin Rae sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Rae flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Merson who takes it down. Marcus Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.49
Gavin Rae breaks forward. Gavin Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson knocks in a cross ball towards John Hendry. John Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.45
Stuart McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Merson controls it well on his chest. Marcus Merson plays the ball forward to John Hendry who has made a great run into the box. John Hendry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Clyde are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.55
0-0Kevin Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from distance. Solid save from Callum Davidson.
42.33
Richard Inglis knocks the ball forward to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Stanley Upson knocks the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Callum Davidson reads it well. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Clyde also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clyde players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
47.49
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Rae who brings the ball under control. Stuart Rae plays the ball forward to Kevin Elliott who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Elliott provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
53.42
Stanley Upson clumsily knocks into Stuart McNeill. The referee calls over Stanley Upson and warns him to calm down! Stuart McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.19
0-0Stuart McNeill barges into Kevin Elliott. The referee calls over Stuart McNeill and warns him to calm down! Kevin Elliott carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.16
0-0Richard Law pushes mid-way up the pitch. Richard Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Merson but he's offside!
63.32
Kevin Naysmith takes it forward alone. Kevin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
67.50
Billy James hacks Marcus Merson from behind! The referee calls over Billy James and warns him to calm down! Marcus Merson runs off the knock.
69.40
Gavin Rae sees Don McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Merson collects the pass. Marcus Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hendry. John Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.01
Gavin Davidson sees Gary Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hendry makes a great pass forward. John Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.25
Stanley Upson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Upson runs straight at the defence! Stanley Upson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.06
Kevin Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Elliott who takes it down. Kevin Elliott shoots from 25 yards but Callum Davidson is on top of it.
79.56
Craig Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Upson. Stanley Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.07
Alec Mccall knocks the ball forward to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Callum Davidson.
85.50
0-0Stanley Upson takes a quick corner, playing it short to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith deftly flicks the ball on. Stuart Rae strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
87.25
0-1Gavin Davidson threads the ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry sees Marcus Merson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Merson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Alec Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
29%
45.2%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Merson of Clyde |
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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Kevin Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Matteo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Davidson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stephen Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Rae (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alex Johnstone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gavin Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don McStay (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcus Merson (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 10. | Gary Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | John Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Van De Looi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |