Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 20,085 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Fife and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Fife and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
4.38
0-0Stephen Ferguson advances with the ball. Stephen Ferguson shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.25
1-0Stephen Ferguson sees Salomon Njanka in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Salomon Njanka plays a one-two with Kevin Henchoz and rushes in on goal... Salomon Njanka shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Döring laces a through ball forward to Edward Moore. Edward Moore tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Egutu Okocha.
10.43
1-0Corner kick to Heart of Midlothian. Kevin White chips it to the near post. Paolo Myers reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.52
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Döring laces a weighted ball forward to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard whips in a cross ball towards Edward Moore. Edward Moore connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
15.46
Maximilian Haider flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Ferguson collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Ferguson plays the ball forward to Kevin Henchoz. Kevin Henchoz shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.39
With some swift thinking, Neil Cleland plays the ball forward to Ronnie Palmer. Ronnie Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.38
2-0Kevin White comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Ferguson. The referee calls over Kevin White and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Ferguson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.27
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.15
Stephen Ferguson takes it forward alone. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Sullivan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.11
2-0Matthias Streich flicks a high ball forward to Salomon Njanka who takes it down. Salomon Njanka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.56
2-0Linus Zick barges into Edward Moore. Linus Zick is warned by the referee! Edward Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.46
Danny Impey hits a low pass to Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie plays the ball forward to Kevin Henchoz who has made a great run into the box. Kevin Henchoz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Gavin Sullivan is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian have changed their lineup with John Meiklejohn replacing Kevin White.
45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
47.08
Paolo Myers flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Henchoz who takes it down. Kevin Henchoz knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.10
3-0East Fife have made 3 substitutions with Aimo Panarelli replacing Maximilian Haider, P. Gilberto Turci replacing Danny Impey and Melvin Stewart replacing Stephen Ferguson .Heart of Midlothian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
69.06
Kai Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Moore. Edward Moore makes a deft header but Egutu Okocha reads it well. He makes it look easy!
71.37
Melvin Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Henchoz controls it well on his chest. Kevin Henchoz knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gavin Sullivan manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.39
Neil Cleland sees Kai Döring in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Döring plays the ball forward to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Zick.
75.33
Matthias Streich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Hendry.
77.30
3-0Neil Cleland hacks Brahim Boukrami from behind! Neil Cleland is shown the yellow card! Brahim Boukrami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Melvin Stewart plays the ball forward to Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
79.31
Matthias Streich runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthias Streich lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Eadie. Wes Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Gavin Sullivan is on top of it.
83.10
Neil Cleland threads the ball through to John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Borchard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Borchard shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.07
Kai Döring makes a simple pass to Edward Moore. Edward Moore shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
85.58
Kai Döring brings the ball forward. Kai Döring whips in a cross ball towards Edward Moore. Edward Moore gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.45
Melvin Stewart clumsily knocks into John Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
90.00
Garry Davidson knocks the ball forward to Kai Döring. Showing composure, Kai Döring plays the ball forward to Edward Moore. Edward Moore finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Egutu Okocha.
90.00
3-0Corner kick to Heart of Midlothian. John Meiklejohn plays it out to the edge of the box. Kai Döring looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
24.6%
45.9%
29.5%
Scorers
| Salomon Njanka 6, 47 Kevin Henchoz 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salomon Njanka of East Fife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Egutu Okocha (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Brahim Boukrami (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Maximilian Haider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Linus Zick (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Matthias Streich (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paolo Myers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Danny Impey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Henchoz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Salomon Njanka (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Wes Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aimo Panarelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | P. Gilberto Turci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Melvin Stewart (MID) |  | 5 |
| 1. | Gavin Sullivan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Cleland (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Colin Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronnie Palmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kai Döring (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin White (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Edward Moore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Borchard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Telfer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Garry Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |