Match Report
| East Fife | East Fife |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Andy White | A. White | |||||||||
| Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Garry Glass | G. Glass | |||||||||
| Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Billy James | B. James | | 46 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | ||||||||
| Stanley Upson | S. Upson |  | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | | 46 | M | | 7 | | | M | 40 | | Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | ||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Matt Gallacher | M. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Matt Law | M. Law | |||||||||
| Stuart Rae | S. Rae | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Duncan Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Garry Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | | 45 | A | | 12 | | A | 39 | | Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
| John Matteo | J. Matteo | | 45 | A | | 13 | | G | 38 | | Garry Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | | 43 | A | | 14 | | M | 38 | | Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,873 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Fife get the match underway!
9.16
0-0Richard Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
10.15
0-0Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Upson collects the pass. Stanley Upson sees space and advances. Stanley Upson whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Alec Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
14.28
0-0Stanley Upson makes a simple pass to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Don Bremner reads it well. Great save!
15.35
1-0With a delightful solo run, Alec Mccall stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Mccall plays a one-two with Kevin Elliott and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alec Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don Bremner had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
21.17
1-0Kevin Naysmith threads the ball through to Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Rae but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.32
Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Kevin Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stuart Rae scores for East Fife!!
27.10
Kevin Naysmith threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.09
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Inglis.
45.00
Alec Mccall darts forward. Alec Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cowdenbeath players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Cowdenbeath kicking off!
55.17
3-0Stephen Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Booth. Garry Booth rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.27
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Garry Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Booth whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.48
3-0Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.13
Matt Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who takes it down. Duncan Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.33
Alex Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.24
Billy James flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Naysmith sees Kevin Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Glass.
67.40
Billy James threads a neat ball through to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.44
3-0East Fife are playing very defensively.
72.15
Matt Gallacher threads the ball through to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Inglis.
75.48
Alec Mccall decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.59
3-0East Fife have made 2 substitutions with John Matteo replacing Billy James and Colin Davidson replacing Stanley Upson .Cowdenbeath have made 3 substitutions with Dominic Strachan replacing Dominic Henderson, Garry Davidson replacing Alex Meiklejohn and Alex Ritchie replacing Duncan Burley .
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
| Alec Mccall 15 Stuart Rae 24, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Mccall of East Fife |
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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Andy Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Bremner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |