Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 9,440 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both East Fife and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
East Fife kick off and get the match underway!
3.39
Paul Gemmill makes a simple pass to Callum Brady. Callum Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Elliott.
6.10
Stuart Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan advances with the ball. Garry Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.27
Paul Gemmill surges forward with the ball. Paul Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Brady. Callum Brady flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.50
Neil Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Law. Dominic Law threads the ball through to Callum Brady. Callum Brady takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.59
Kevin Elliott hacks Dominic Henderson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.44
Garry Strachan surges forward with the ball. Garry Strachan plays a perfect one-two with Dominic Henderson and rushes in on goal... Garry Strachan rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Aloisio Kelban!
22.49
Don Johnstone passes the ball forward to Dominic Law. Dominic Law plays a perfect one-two with Callum Brady and rushes in on goal... Dominic Law tries a spectacular strike but somehow Andy Cleland manages to keep it out.
24.02
Scott Elliott clumsily knocks into Dominic Law. Scott Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.18
Billy Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
27.06
Mick Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.09
Khaliloul Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Brady. Callum Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
33.53
Billy Burley brings the ball forward. Billy Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.18
Damien Talfournier sees a break and surges forward. Damien Talfournier brings the ball forward. Damien Talfournier whips in a cross ball towards Callum Brady. Callum Brady powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.03
Mick Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
44.47
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren kick off!
49.06
Kevin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Callum Brady. Callum Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Law. Dominic Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.21
Billy Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aloisio Kelban easily smothers it!
60.48
Billy Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.03
Mick Mann knocks the ball forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.40
Billy Young sees a break and surges forward. Billy Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.28
Khaliloul Francois threads the ball through to Callum Brady. Callum Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
84.41
Billy Burley comes in with a late challenge on Neil Naysmith. The referee calls over Billy Burley and warns him to calm down! Neil Naysmith runs off the knock.
89.37
Don Souness threads the ball through to Mick Mann. Mick Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson goes all the way! Dominic Henderson shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Henderson of East Fife
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
25.7%
50%
24.3%