Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to East Fife. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Motherwell and East Fife are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
East Fife kick off the first half!
3.18
Alex Law knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Heubach. Jan Vennegoor Heubach brings the ball forward. Jan Vennegoor Heubach makes a probing pass to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
28.05
Scott Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Burley. Billy Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.45
Scott Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.16
Alex Mcinnes sees space and advances. Alex Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Law.
40.34
Stuart Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Burley. Billy Burley makes a simple pass to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kevin Gemmill easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
48.26
Alex Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
57.34
Billy Young makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Gemmill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.21
Scott Elliott surges forward with the ball. Scott Elliott takes it forward alone. Scott Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kevin Gemmill manages to keep it out.
67.50
Motherwell are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate East Fife's defence.
72.14
East Fife are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Motherwell's defence.
79.11
Jan Vennegoor Heubach decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Heubach knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Elliott.
83.20
Richard White flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Elliott.
87.42
Paul Mccall sees space and advances. Paul Mccall shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Garry McCoist of East Fife
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
30.9%
42.6%
26.5%

Scorers