Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum GreigC. Greig73
G
captain1
G
73Paul GallacherP. Gallacher
Linus ZickL. Zick71
D
2
D
65Duccio FiciniD. Ficini
P. Gilberto TurciP. Turci70
D
3
D
65Manuel BucchiM. Bucchi
Neil GranttN. Grantt69
D
4
D
64Jody BrambleJ. Bramble
Matthias StreichM. Streich77
M
5
D
63Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Melvin StewartM. Stewart69
M
6
M
72Erwan DelhommeauE. Delhommeau
Richard MckinlayR. Mckinlay68
M
7captain
M
67Alex McGroryA. McGrory
Callum BremnerC. Bremner66
M
8
M
64Scott MortonS. Morton
Matt McCoistM. McCoist73
A
9
A
79David ElliottD. Elliott
Lorenzo TottiL. Totti65
A
10
A
68Colin RaeC. Rae
Alex GreigA. Greig58
A
11
A
67Julian EmmerlichJ. Emmerlich
 
Albrecht FranckeA. Francke64
M
12
G
66Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith63
D
13
M
64Alex GreigA. Greig
Flavio ArriccaF. Arricca63
D
14
G
58Dominic StrachanD. Strachan

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 17,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Gary Matteo.


0.00
East Fife kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
P. Gilberto Turci sees Matthias Streich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Streich threads a neat ball through to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Bramble.
4.14
P. Gilberto Turci knocks the ball forward to Matthias Streich. Matthias Streich threads the ball through to Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti whips in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.48
Linus Zick threads a neat ball through to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.12
Melvin Stewart makes a probing pass to Alex Greig. Alex Greig shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Paul Gallacher manages to gather it.
22.32
Neil Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Matt McCoist who brings the ball under control. Matt McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Bramble.
24.32
Linus Zick flicks a high pass forward to Richard Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Richard Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
27.07
Scott Morton makes an attacking run forward. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Greig who gathers it comfortably.
28.31
Matthias Streich flicks a high pass forward to Lorenzo Totti who brings the ball neatly under control. Lorenzo Totti tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
30.07
P. Gilberto Turci flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Streich who brings the ball under control. Matthias Streich threads a neat ball through to Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Manuel Bucchi sees Erwan Delhommeau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwan Delhommeau threads a neat ball through to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Callum Greig smothers it!
34.35
With vision, Alex McGrory plays the ball forward to Julian Emmerlich. Julian Emmerlich finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
39.01
Without breaking stride, Neil Grantt plays the ball forward to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Alex Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Gallacher!
40.18
Callum Bremner threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti sees Alex Greig just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Alex Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal but Paul Gallacher reads it well. Good keeping!
44.11
Erwan Delhommeau flicks the ball to his team mate, David Elliott. David Elliott shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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
The second half starts with Partick Thistle kicking off!
51.05
Melvin Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Matt McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Gallacher with no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
60.40
East Fife have made 3 substitutions with Albrecht Francke replacing P. Gilberto Turci, Craig Naysmith replacing Callum Bremner and Flavio Arricca replacing Melvin Stewart .
61.47
Alex McGrory passes the ball forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Francke.
63.36
Erwan Delhommeau sees Colin Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
67.13
Alex McGrory surges forward with the ball. Alex McGrory shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
69.50
Alex Greig barges into Duccio Ficini. The referee calls over Alex Greig and shows him a yellow card! Duccio Ficini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.50
Flavio Arricca sees Matt McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.24
Neil Grantt knocks the ball forward to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Alex Greig. Alex Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
79.51
Scott Morton flicks a high ball forward to David Elliott who takes it down. David Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Emmerlich but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.50
Scott Morton knocks the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.12
Neil Grantt threads a neat ball through to Matthias Streich. Matthias Streich laces a weighted ball forward to Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti advances inside the box! Lorenzo Totti comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Italian celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Partick Thistle
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
28.9%
42.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Matt McCoist 4, 10, 24
Lorenzo Totti 51, 72, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lorenzo Totti of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Callum Greig (GK)
6
2.Linus Zick (DEF)
6
3.P. Gilberto Turci (DEF)
6
4.Neil Grantt (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Streich (MID)
6
6.Melvin Stewart (MID)
6
7.Richard Mckinlay (MID)
6
8.Callum Bremner (MID)
6
9.Matt McCoist (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Lorenzo Totti (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
11.Alex Greig (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Albrecht Francke (MID)
6
13.Craig Naysmith (DEF)
6
14.Flavio Arricca (DEF)
6

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