Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Joao VieiraJ. Vieira55
G
1
G
55Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Patricio Ben AskarP. Ben Askar63
D
2
D
58Paul GoughP. Gough
Jamie ThirlwellJ. Thirlwell53
D
3
D
54Andy GemmellA. Gemmell
Garry BoothG. Booth51
D
4
D
50Carlos TurpijnC. Turpijn
Don InglisD. Inglis65
M
5
D
49Stuart BoothS. Booth
Don BremnerD. Bremner64
M
6captain
M
52Gavin DickovG. Dickov
Gary InglisG. Inglis58
M
captain7
M
49Craig MatteoC. Matteo
Colin ElliottC. Elliott55
M
8
M
48Marc-Vivien DelmotteM. Delmotte
Gary CampbellG. Campbell62
A
9
A
63Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Oswaldo LeboeufO. Leboeuf61
A
10
A
61Duncan InglisD. Inglis
Neil NivenN. Niven48
A
11
A
52Fabian Natale SignoriF. Signori
 
Gary HutchisonG. Hutchison53
M
12
D
48Matt MasonM. Mason
Alec McGroryA. McGrory53
M
13
M
47Darren StewartD. Stewart
Wes McManamanW. McManaman53
M
14
D
46Matjaz BellucciM. Bellucci

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,200 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Thomson.


0.00
The first half starts with Ross County kicking off!
6.28
Gavin Dickov threads a neat ball through to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Davidson. Patricio Ben Askar catches Colin Davidson on the ankles. Colin Davidson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.53
Gary Inglis knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.05
Showing composure, Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis makes a great pass forward. Fabian Natale Signori runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.40
Marc-Vivien Delmotte comes in with a late challenge on Don Inglis. The referee calls over Marc-Vivien Delmotte and shows him a yellow card! Don Inglis runs off the knock.
21.10
Patricio Ben Askar flicks a high pass forward. Colin Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf plays a one-two with Gary Campbell and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Oswaldo Leboeuf provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Stuart McGrory is on top of it.
22.40
Gary Inglis threads the ball through to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Inglis picks a pass forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell plays the ball forward to Neil Niven who has made a great run into the box. Paul Gough comes in with a late challenge on Neil Niven. Penalty not given!!
27.04
Gary Inglis threads the ball through to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.46
Andy Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc-Vivien Delmotte. Marc-Vivien Delmotte makes a simple pass to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.43
Gary Inglis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
32.11
Marc-Vivien Delmotte flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Inglis who brings the ball under control. Duncan Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Booth.
34.02
Gary Campbell barges into Carlos Turpijn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Turpijn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.15
Carlos Turpijn runs forward with the ball. Carlos Turpijn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Turpijn shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
38.00
Gary Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
47.11
Colin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Niven. Neil Niven threads the ball through into the box. Oswaldo Leboeuf muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.52
Garry Booth passes the ball forward to Don Bremner. Don Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Neil Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.08
East Fife have made a substitution with Wes McManaman replacing Neil Niven .
67.08
Gary Inglis hacks Craig Matteo from behind! The referee warns Gary Inglis to calm down! Craig Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.17
Gary Inglis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Gough.
73.26
Garry Booth makes a probing pass to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Elliott deftly passes the ball to Wes McManaman, releasing him through on goal. Wes McManaman shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.36
Stuart Booth threads a neat ball through to Marc-Vivien Delmotte. Marc-Vivien Delmotte flicks a high ball forward to Colin Davidson who takes it down. Colin Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Joao Vieira gets down and covers it.
81.32
Andy Gemmell gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Duncan Inglis rushes past Patricio Ben Askar! Duncan Inglis shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
83.12
Marc-Vivien Delmotte passes the ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Joao Vieira comfortably smothers it!
84.04
Patricio Ben Askar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Bremner. Don Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.35
Carlos Turpijn makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Turpijn surges forward with the ball. Carlos Turpijn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Don Inglis stretches the opposition's defence. Don Inglis plays a quick one-two with Gary Campbell and rushes in on goal... Don Inglis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Ross County
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
20%
42.5%
37.5%

Scorers
Gary Campbell 38
Oswaldo Leboeuf 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Inglis of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Joao Vieira (GK)
7
2.Patricio Ben Askar (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Garry Booth (DEF)
6
5.Don Inglis (MID)
6
6.Don Bremner (MID)
6
7.Gary Inglis (MID)
9
8.Colin Elliott (MID)
8
9.Gary Campbell (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Oswaldo Leboeuf (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Neil Niven (ATT)
7
 
12.Gary Hutchison (MID)
0
13.Alec McGrory (MID)
0
14.Wes McManaman (MID)
6

1.Stuart McGrory (GK)
6
2.Paul Gough (DEF)
6
3.Andy Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Turpijn (DEF)
8
5.Stuart Booth (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Dickov (MID)
6
7.Craig Matteo (MID)
6
8.Marc-Vivien Delmotte (MID)yellow card
6
9.Colin Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Inglis (ATT)
6
11.Fabian Natale Signori (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Mason (DEF)
0
13.Darren Stewart (MID)
0
14.Matjaz Bellucci (DEF)
0