Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay55
G
1
G
54Gavin MasonG. Mason
Callum CollinsC. Collins57
D
2
D
61Callum ClelandC. Cleland
Richard InglisR. Inglis49
D
3
D
56Carl CopeC. Cope
Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone48
D
4
D
51Scott BoothS. Booth
Billy JamesB. James46
D
captain5
D
48Matt BoothM. Booth
Stanley UpsonS. Upson56
M
6captain
M
46Neil McStayN. McStay
Kevin ElliottK. Elliott52
M
7
M
44Andy WhiteA. White
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith46
M
8
M
42Alec HopkinA. Hopkin
Alec MccallA. Mccall43
M
9
M
41Callum McNeillC. McNeill
Richard NivenR. Niven66
A
10
A
58Daniel BridgesD. Bridges
Stuart RaeS. Rae62
A
11
A
48Billy LawB. Law
 
Kevin ElliottK. Elliott58
A
12
G
54Garry MorrisonG. Morrison
Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher45
A
13
A
48Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith
John MatteoJ. Matteo45
A
14
D
42Callum CollinsC. Collins

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,139 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Fife and Stranraer are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
2.27
Callum Collins clumsily knocks into Billy Law. The referee warns Callum Collins to calm down! Billy Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.56
Alec Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Bridges who takes it down. Daniel Bridges shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.10
Alec Mccall makes a simple pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.48
Kevin Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. Gavin Mason gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
10.11
Callum Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Neil McStay collects the pass. With imagination, Neil McStay laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.23
Neil McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.09
Craig Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
24.32
Richard Inglis pushes mid-way up the pitch. Richard Inglis makes a probing pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Scott Booth comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.35
Callum McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Elliott. Callum McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Elliott runs off the knock.
28.09
Callum McNeill threads the ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Duncan Mckinlay. Excellent save.
34.03
Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Bridges who brings the ball under control. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.58
Stanley Upson sees Stuart Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.08
Richard Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gavin Mason manages to keep it out.
39.30
Callum McNeill makes an attacking run forward. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.16
Kevin Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes 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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with East Fife kicking off!
47.02
Kevin Naysmith catches Andy White on the ankles. Kevin Naysmith is warned by the referee! Andy White stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.07
Callum Cleland knocks the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.20
Stuart Rae barges into Scott Booth. Stuart Rae is warned by the referee! Scott Booth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.09
Scott Booth threads a neat ball through to Neil McStay. Neil McStay takes it forward alone. Neil McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.58
Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Duncan Mckinlay manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.40
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Kevin Naysmith sees Richard Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.47
Alec Mccall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alec Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven connects with a diving header. Solid save from Gavin Mason.
78.07
Kevin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
81.49
Andy White threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
84.57
With some swift thinking, Andy White plays the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.38
Daniel Bridges catches Craig Johnstone on the ankles. Daniel Bridges is given a warning by the referee! Craig Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.29
Alec Hopkin advances with the ball. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Stuart Rae hacks Scott Booth from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Rae again and warns him to calm down! Scott Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Stranraer
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.5%
46.3%
23.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Mason of Stranraer

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

1.Gavin Mason (GK)
9
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
7
3.Carl Cope (DEF)
7
4.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
5.Matt Booth (DEF)
6
6.Neil McStay (MID)
8
7.Andy White (MID)
7
8.Alec Hopkin (MID)
8
9.Callum McNeill (MID)
7
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)
6
11.Billy Law (ATT)
7
 
12.Garry Morrison (GK)
0
13.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0
14.Callum Collins (DEF)
0