Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,334 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Glass.


0.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the match underway!
4.14
Maurice Van Eijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.47
Kewullay Rizzitelli takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Dominic White. Dominic White threads the ball through to Marco Scalzo. Marco Scalzo passes the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison runs straight at the defence! Gavin Morrison takes a shot at goal but Garry Booth reads it well. Great keeping!
9.10
Duncan Naysmith passes the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.19
Paolo Machlas sees Gavin Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.32
Scott McGrory hits a low pass to Craig Souness. Craig Souness sees Scott McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Scalzo.
22.38
Marco Scalzo chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
24.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.50
Maurice Van Eijk picks a pass forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
38.39
Federico Garavelli sees a break and surges forward. Federico Garavelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee kick off!
48.10
Maurice Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Vega controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Don Caldwell!
49.02
Dominic White threads a neat ball through to Matt Collins. Matt Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Morrison but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.33
Paolo Machlas plays a long ball forward. Duncan Bremner plays a one-two with Gavin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duncan Bremner provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.23
Paolo Machlas threads the ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Garry Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
57.41
Duncan Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli surges forward with the ball. Federico Garavelli knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Dean. With a superhuman jump, Lomano Dean connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Don Caldwell comfortably picks it out of the air!
60.33
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Kuzorra replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing Lomano Dean .
63.10
Marco Scalzo makes a simple pass to Matt Collins. Matt Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
65.36
Alexander Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bremner collects the pass. Duncan Bremner darts forward. Duncan Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Garry Booth.
66.32
Duncan Bremner takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alexander Andrews. Alexander Andrews flicks the ball across the goal. Kurt Hilgerink reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
67.46
Showing great composure, Nicolas Kuzorra plays the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
69.03
Maurice Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra plays a scrappy one-two with Scott McNeill and advances towards the goal... Nicolas Kuzorra tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
72.20
Alexander Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Marco Scalzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Scalzo flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bremner who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bremner runs straight at the defence! Duncan Bremner rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
77.42
East Fife have made 2 substitutions with Fabrizio Fusco replacing Gavin Morrison and Colin Elliott replacing Marco Scalzo .
84.52
Alexander Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner sees space and advances. Duncan Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Nicolas Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega plays a one-two with Craig Souness and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Vega shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
27.6%
50%
22.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Bremner of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Don Caldwell (GK)
8
2.Kewullay Rizzitelli (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Andrews (DEF)
8
4.Dominic White (DEF)
7
5.Zoltan Valois (DEF)
6
6.Marco Scalzo (MID)
7
7.Duncan Bremner (MID)
9
8.Paolo Machlas (MID)
7
9.Neil Souness (MID)
6
10.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
8
11.Matt Collins (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabrizio Fusco (MID)
6
13.Colin Elliott (DEF)
6
14.Garcia Duque Urso (ATT)
0

1.Garry Booth (GK)
8
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
7
3.Maurice Van Eijk (DEF)
7
4.Scott McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Callum White (DEF)
6
6.Craig Souness (MID)
6
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Federico Garavelli (MID)
8
9.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
7
10.Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
11.Lomano Dean (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Gilchrist (DEF)
0
13.Nicolas Kuzorra (MID)
7
14.Dominic Young (MID)
6