Match Report


MontroseMontrose     East FifeEast Fife
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob MakinJ. Makin51
G
1
G
55Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay
John JamesJ. James51
D
2
D
57Callum CollinsC. Collins
Scott BremnerS. Bremner51
D
3
D
49Richard InglisR. Inglis
Stephen HopkinS. Hopkin44
D
4
D
48Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Stuart BradyS. Brady47
M
5captain
D
46Billy JamesB. James
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister45
M
6
M
56Stanley UpsonS. Upson
Paul TelferP. Telfer42
M
captain7
M
46Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Alex InglisA. Inglis41
M
8
M
43Alec MccallA. Mccall
Gary HansenG. Hansen56
A
9
M
41Andy HopkinA. Hopkin
David MasonD. Mason44
A
10
A
62Stuart RaeS. Rae
David CaldwellD. Caldwell41
A
11
A
58Kevin ElliottK. Elliott
 
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan47
G
12
A
45Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Duncan BoothD. Booth42
D
13
A
45John MatteoJ. Matteo
Gavin InglisG. Inglis40
A
14
A
43Colin DavidsonC. Davidson

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Links Park where Montrose play host to East Fife. A crowd of 2,999 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.


0.00
Montrose kick off and get the match underway!
9.15
Stanley Upson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stanley Upson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.23
Scott Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis threads the ball through to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.50
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. David Mason collects the pass. David Mason shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
21.18
John James takes a long throw-in. Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
22.49
Stephen Hopkin comes in with a high challenge, catching Kevin Elliott with his studs. Stephen Hopkin is shown the red card!! Kevin Elliott runs off the knock.
30.16
Stanley Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John James.
34.12
Kevin Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Scott Bremner blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
36.42
Callum Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Caldwell.
38.46
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. David Mason collects the pass. David Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
39.54
Kevin Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.44
Paul Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with East Fife kicking off!
47.50
East Fife are playing very defensively.
49.01
John James knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Telfer. Paul Telfer flicks a high pass forward to David Mason who brings the ball under control. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.41
Alex Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
54.55
Alex Inglis hits a low pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
57.14
Kevin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.01
Richard Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith makes a simple pass to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.17
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcallister collects the pass. Stephen Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen plays a one-two with David Mason and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Gary Hansen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.17
Craig Johnstone hits a low pass to Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin surges forward with the ball. Andy Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Jacob Makin.
68.53
Stanley Upson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Kevin Naysmith. Some good footwork from Kevin Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.37
With imagination, Paul Telfer plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.30
Billy James threads the ball through to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Caldwell.
78.01
Stanley Upson makes a simple pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from distance. Solid save from Jacob Makin.
79.03
Kevin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.18
Richard Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
85.46
David Caldwell hits a low pass to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister hits a low pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy James.
89.13
Paul Telfer makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

East Fife
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
28%
45.2%
26.9%

Scorers
Gary Hansen 63, 89
Kevin Naysmith 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hansen of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Makin (GK)
6
2.John James (DEF)
6
3.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)red card
3
5.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
6.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Paul Telfer (MID)
6
8.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.David Mason (ATT)
7
11.David Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Strachan (GK)
0
13.Duncan Booth (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Inglis (ATT)
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 Naysmith (MID)goal scored
8
8.Alec Mccall (MID)
6
9.Andy Hopkin (MID)
6
10.Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Gallacher (ATT)
0
13.John Matteo (ATT)
0
14.Colin Davidson (ATT)
0