Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Egutu OkochaE. Okocha79
G
captain1
G
73Paul GallacherP. Gallacher
Brahim BoukramiB. Boukrami75
D
2
D
70Billy GemmellB. Gemmell
Maximilian HaiderM. Haider71
D
3
D
64Duccio FiciniD. Ficini
Linus ZickL. Zick71
D
4
D
63Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Matthias StreichM. Streich77
M
5
D
63Jody BrambleJ. Bramble
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson76
M
6
M
72Erwan DelhommeauE. Delhommeau
Paolo MyersP. Myers73
M
7captain
M
66Alex McGroryA. McGrory
Danny ImpeyD. Impey72
M
8
M
63Scott MortonS. Morton
Kevin HenchozK. Henchoz82
A
9
A
79David ElliottD. Elliott
Salomon NjankaS. Njanka76
A
10
A
68Colin RaeC. Rae
Wes EadieW. Eadie75
A
11
A
66Julian EmmerlichJ. Emmerlich
 
Aimo PanarelliA. Panarelli72
M
12
G
66Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
P. Gilberto TurciP. Turci69
D
13
G
64Paulo VarelaP. Varela
Melvin StewartM. Stewart69
M
14
G
58Dominic StrachanD. Strachan

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 20,072 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Cleland.


0.00
East Fife kick off the first half!
2.45
Brahim Boukrami knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Streich. Matthias Streich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.01
Brahim Boukrami pushes up the pitch. Brahim Boukrami knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz whips in a cross ball towards Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.57
Alex McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Ferguson. The referee calls over Alex McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Ferguson runs off the knock.
8.16
Kevin Henchoz hacks Duccio Ficini from behind! Kevin Henchoz is shown the yellow card! Duccio Ficini runs off the knock.
9.25
Erwan Delhommeau makes a run forward as Alex McGrory takes the throw-in. Erwan Delhommeau skillfully chests the ball down. Erwan Delhommeau flicks a high pass forward to Colin Rae who brings the ball under control. Colin Rae edges inside the box! Colin Rae comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.20
Stephen Ferguson passes the ball forward to Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz whips in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.16
Paolo Myers hits a low pass to Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Gallacher with no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
22.22
Brahim Boukrami brings the ball forward. Brahim Boukrami makes a simple pass to Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz lofts in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
24.21
Kevin Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwan Delhommeau. Erwan Delhommeau flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott controls it well on his chest. David Elliott shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.18
Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward. David Elliott collects the pass. David Elliott shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Egutu Okocha.
28.35
It's a corner kick. Scott Morton kicks a low ball out wide. Brahim Boukrami reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.26
Alex McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Egutu Okocha.
31.19
Corner kick to Partick Thistle. Erwan Delhommeau plays it out to the edge of the box. Maximilian Haider reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
34.08
Stephen Ferguson hits a low pass to Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.05
Matthias Streich makes a beautiful solo run. Matthias Streich lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Gallacher.
43.56
Paolo Myers takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Maximilian Haider. Some silky footwork from Maximilian Haider provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Jody Bramble's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Paolo Myers loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Salomon Njanka provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Kevin Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward. Julian Emmerlich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Emmerlich sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
51.24
Matthias Streich flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie shoots from 20 yards. Paul Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
53.09
Maximilian Haider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Streich. Matthias Streich flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Morrison.
55.26
Paolo Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.01
Without breaking stride, Stephen Ferguson plays the ball forward to Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz tries a spectacular long range effort but Paul Gallacher reads it well. Quality keeping!
60.23
East Fife have made 3 substitutions with Aimo Panarelli replacing Maximilian Haider, P. Gilberto Turci replacing Danny Impey and Melvin Stewart replacing Stephen Ferguson .
67.15
Scott Morton darts forward. Scott Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.29
Erwan Delhommeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.54
Scott Morton brings the ball forward. Scott Morton shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.06
Matthias Streich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie shoots from 25 yards but Paul Gallacher is on top of it.
78.28
Brahim Boukrami hits a low pass to Melvin Stewart. Melvin Stewart plays the ball forward to Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz shoots from distance. Paul Gallacher gets down and covers it.
79.58
Duccio Ficini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward. Colin Rae controls it well on his chest. Colin Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Julian Emmerlich scores for Partick Thistle!!
84.20
Melvin Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
David Elliott hacks Aimo Panarelli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aimo Panarelli runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Partick Thistle
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
12
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%

Scorers
Wes Eadie 3, 55
Kevin Henchoz 16, 84
Salomon Njanka 34
Julian Emmerlich 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Eadie of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Egutu Okocha (GK)
6
2.Brahim Boukrami (DEF)
7
3.Maximilian Haider (DEF)
6
4.Linus Zick (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Streich (MID)
7
6.Stephen Ferguson (MID)
6
7.Paolo Myers (MID)
6
8.Danny Impey (MID)
6
9.Kevin Henchoz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
10.Salomon Njanka (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Wes Eadie (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Aimo Panarelli (MID)
6
13.P. Gilberto Turci (DEF)
6
14.Melvin Stewart (MID)
6

1.Paul Gallacher (GK)
7
2.Billy Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Duccio Ficini (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Jody Bramble (DEF)
6
6.Erwan Delhommeau (MID)
6
7.Alex McGrory (MID)yellow card
5
8.Scott Morton (MID)
6
9.David Elliott (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Colin Rae (ATT)
6
11.Julian Emmerlich (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Gary Gemmill (GK)
0
13.Paulo Varela (GK)
0
14.Dominic Strachan (GK)
0