Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to East Fife. A crowd of 2,251 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
0.00
0-0East Fife kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Andy White barges into Kevin Naysmith. The referee brings Andy White to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Naysmith runs off the knock.
6.32
0-0Alec Mccall barges into John Henderson. The referee warns Alec Mccall to calm down! John Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.03
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Mccall plays the ball forward to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.33
1-0Andy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Monteiro. Edgar Monteiro controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kevin Bremner through on goal. Kevin Bremner takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.36
Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Monteiro collects the pass. Edgar Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Callum Davidson!
34.59
2-0Alec Mccall receives the ball from a throw-in from Andy Hopkin. Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.07
Craig Johnstone clumsily knocks into Edgar Monteiro. The referee calls over Craig Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Edgar Monteiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.01
Kevin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.46
Craig Johnstone darts forward. Craig Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae plays a one-two with Kevin Elliott and rushes in on goal... Stuart Rae cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! David Telfer had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
49.47
2-1Kevin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.25
Andy Hopkin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.16
Kevin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! David Telfer had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
73.46
Kevin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Sullivan.
79.55
Andy Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae edges inside the box! Stuart Rae comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.02
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Mccall passes the ball forward to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
87.33
Kevin Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
33.8%
46.5%
19.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Rae of East Fife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Telfer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Garry Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Edgar Monteiro (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Callum Davidson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Neil Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Mckinlay (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 Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Matteo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |