Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 2,895 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic kick off!
3.17
0-0Alec Morrison threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Duncan Mckinlay as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.53
0-0Andy Inglis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Billy James chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
21.18
0-0Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Rae who brings the ball under control. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Law who gathers it comfortably.
32.24
Alec Morrison darts forward. Alec Morrison controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting David Strachan through on goal. David Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Mckinlay manages to gather it.
33.21
0-1Duncan Law flicks a high ball forward to Andy Inglis who takes it down. Andy Inglis surges forward with the ball. Andy Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Andy Inglis scores for Alloa Athletic!!
38.14
0-1Youl El Khebir changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Youl El Khebir kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Campbell but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.33
Youl El Khebir kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Campbell!
44.16
0-2Stanley Upson flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Rae who brings the ball under control. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Stephen Mccall makes a lunging tackle for the ball. Kevin Elliott goes down holding his ankles. Kevin Elliott appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!! The referee warns Kevin Elliott for diving!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
48.44
Stephen Mccall launches a long ball forward into the other half. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.08
Stanley Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Matt Law manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.11
0-2Craig Johnstone passes the ball forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae controls it well on his chest. Stuart Rae shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
53.44
Richard Inglis threads a neat ball through to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Matt Law had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
57.10
With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Wieland stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Wieland shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.09
Youl El Khebir changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Youl El Khebir lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
61.34
Andy Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.51
Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Alec Morrison controls it well on his chest. Alec Morrison runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Morrison rushes past Craig Johnstone! Alec Morrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.31
Stephen Mccall threads the ball through to Nicolas Wieland. Nicolas Wieland makes a simple pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Craig Campbell takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Mckinlay smothers it!
66.35
Andy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott connects with a diving header but Matt Law is on top of it.
67.20
Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Alec Morrison collects the pass. Alec Morrison threads the ball through to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.06
Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Kevin Elliott shoots from distance. Matt Law easily gets down and covers it.
73.14
1-2Callum Collins flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hopkin collects the pass. Andy Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Andy Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott goes down heavily after a seemingly light challenge by Duncan Law. Kevin Elliott lies sprawled on the ground. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
73.14
1-2The referee points to the spot..
74.12
Kevin Elliott takes a short run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
75.54
Nicolas Wieland knocks the ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Mckinlay!
77.49
1-2East Fife have made a substitution with Kevin Gallacher replacing Alec Mccall and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.24
Stanley Upson threads a neat ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks the ball forward to Andy Hopkin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.19
Alec Morrison flicks a high pass forward to David Strachan who brings the ball under control. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Johnstone.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30.6%
43.1%
26.4%
Scorers
| Stuart Rae 53 | Andy Inglis 33 Craig Campbell 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Campbell of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 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 Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stuart Rae (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Matteo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gavin Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Wieland (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Youl El Khebir (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alec Morrison (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Andy Inglis (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Craig Campbell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Niven (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Collins (ATT) | 0 | |