Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     StranraerStranraer
Dan RodwellDan Rodwell Computer Player Computer Player
Don CaldwellD. Caldwell59
G
1
G
44Thierry BarmbyT. Barmby
Kewullay RizzitelliK. Rizzitelli51
D
2captain
D
56Colin BradyC. Brady
John MortonJ. Morton49
D
3
D
54Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
Garry RaeG. Rae68
D
4
D
53Callum RaeC. Rae
Colin ElliottC. Elliott49
D
5
M
50Duncan StrachanD. Strachan
Marco ScalzoM. Scalzo61
M
6
M
46Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Jakob WendelJ. Wendel74
M
captain7
M
42Andy HendryA. Hendry
Duncan BremnerD. Bremner57
M
8
M
39Lee LawrenceL. Lawrence
Ben HurstB. Hurst68
A
9
A
58Wes ButtW. Butt
Menno van BeekM. van Beek61
A
10
A
54Ruddy GranonR. Granon
Jody GreavesJ. Greaves55
A
11
A
52Darren EdworthyD. Edworthy
 
Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin49
D
12
A
50Elvis MirriE. Mirri
Paolo MachlasP. Machlas56
M
13
A
50Erwin BoumaE. Bouma
Elena HidalgoE. Hidalgo62
A
14
D
50Marcus Le TissierM. Le Tissier

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,494 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Caldwell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
3.15
Lee Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon rushes past Kewullay Rizzitelli! Ruddy Granon comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.18
Garry Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
8.45
Jakob Wendel threads the ball through to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner skips past Garry Thomson! Duncan Bremner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Colin Brady's outstretched leg.
9.02
Jody Greaves clumsily knocks into Colin Brady. Jody Greaves is warned by the referee! Colin Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.50
Lee Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Lee Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Wes Butt controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Wes Butt rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.30
Colin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Marco Scalzo. Marco Scalzo chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.46
Andy Hendry surges forward with the ball. Andy Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.43
Duncan Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek whips in a cross ball towards Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Thierry Barmby manages to keep it out.
34.19
John Morton hits a low pass to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner hits a low pass to Ben Hurst. Ben Hurst puts a great ball through. Jody Greaves runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.56
Colin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Scalzo. Marco Scalzo sees Ben Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Hurst shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
39.32
Marco Scalzo sees space and advances. Marco Scalzo plays a one-two with Duncan Bremner and rushes in on goal... Marco Scalzo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Jakob Wendel decides to run forward with the ball. Jakob Wendel plays the ball forward to Duncan Bremner who has made a great run into the box. Duncan Bremner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
East Fife kick off!
49.20
Garry Rae flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wendel controls it well on his chest. Jakob Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.10
Andy Hendry makes a probing pass to Wes Butt. Wes Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Lawrence but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.47
Garry Thomson barges into Jakob Wendel. The referee brings Garry Thomson to one side and gives him a warning! Jakob Wendel runs off the knock.
55.58
Garry Thomson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Thomson plays the ball forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.12
Duncan Bremner plays the ball forward to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek rushes past Callum Rae! Some silky footwork from Menno van Beek provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Thierry Barmby is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.56
John Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Scalzo. Marco Scalzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
79.04
Lee Lawrence makes a simple pass to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy rushes past Garry Rae! Darren Edworthy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.50
Garry Rae threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bremner. Without breaking stride, Duncan Bremner plays the ball forward to Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves sees Duncan Bremner just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Colin Brady barges into Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.41
Duncan Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy hits a low pass to Wes Butt. John Morton catches Wes Butt on the ankles. Wes Butt appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.51
Ruddy Granon comes in with a late challenge on Marco Scalzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Scalzo runs off the knock.
87.19
Andy Hendry plays the ball forward to Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Don Caldwell!
90.00
Lee Lawrence brings the ball forward. Lee Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Stranraer
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%

Scorers
Jody Greaves 49
Menno van Beek 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Menno van Beek of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Don Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Kewullay Rizzitelli (DEF)
6
3.John Morton (DEF)
6
4.Garry Rae (DEF)
6
5.Colin Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Marco Scalzo (MID)
8
7.Jakob Wendel (MID)
8
8.Duncan Bremner (MID)
8
9.Ben Hurst (ATT)
6
10.Menno van Beek (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jody Greaves (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Hopkin (DEF)
0
13.Paolo Machlas (MID)
0
14.Elena Hidalgo (ATT)
0

1.Thierry Barmby (GK)
6
2.Colin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
7
4.Callum Rae (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Strachan (MID)
6
6.Billy Sullivan (MID)
6
7.Andy Hendry (MID)
6
8.Lee Lawrence (MID)
7
9.Wes Butt (ATT)
6
10.Ruddy Granon (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Darren Edworthy (ATT)
6
 
12.Elvis Mirri (ATT)
0
13.Erwin Bouma (ATT)
0
14.Marcus Le Tissier (DEF)
0