Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
East Fife are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
East Fife are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Fife kick off!
4.20
0-0Billy Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Alex Hendry. The referee calls over Billy Mckinlay and shows him a yellow card! Alex Hendry runs off the knock.
6.40
0-0Julian Wallner flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. Alec Morton easily smothers it.
10.42
0-0Paul Elliott knocks the ball forward to Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.27
0-0Julian Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.40
Gary Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner makes a probing pass to Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alec Morton is on top of it.
18.20
Julian Wallner brings the ball forward. Julian Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
24.19
Billy White chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Soares. Francisco Soares takes it forward alone. Francisco Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
0-1Stuart Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.40
Colin Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Samir Erler. Samir Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.33
Alec Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott surges forward with the ball. Paul Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Morton had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
40.39
1-1Guillermo Schultz hacks John White from behind! The referee calls over Guillermo Schultz and warns him to calm down! John White runs off the knock.
44.45
John White makes a probing pass to Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner threads the ball through to Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.52
Stuart Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.08
1-1Albion Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate East Fife's defence.
69.10
Francisco Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John White.
81.25
Francisco Soares threads the ball through to Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz goes all the way! Guillermo Schultz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Neil Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
87.25
Paul Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Daniel Schreuder knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
28.6%
49.2%
22.2%
Scorers