Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to East Fife. A crowd of 2,632 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.


0.00
Alloa Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.30
Damien Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall darts forward. Stuart Mccall makes a probing pass between the defence to Matt Ritchie. Some good footwork from Matt Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.16
Alec Liddell takes it forward alone. Alec Liddell runs straight at the defence! Alec Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.16
Alex Thomson knocks the ball forward to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alex McStay controls it well on his chest. Alex McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Ritchie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex McStay comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Craig Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.12
Stephen Hansen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McCoist but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Gavin Henderson replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Gary Ferguson replacing Gavin McNeill and Billy McCoist replacing Alex McStay. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
East Fife kick off the second half!
48.40
Alec Liddell catches Scott Inglis on the ankles. Alec Liddell is given a warning by the referee! Scott Inglis runs off the knock.
49.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.44
East Fife have made a substitution with Craig Hansen replacing Billy Elliott .
61.47
Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Billy McCoist who brings the ball under control. Billy McCoist edges inside the box! Billy McCoist makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
63.33
Scott Inglis clumsily knocks into Stephen Hansen. Scott Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.24
Kevin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough flicks a high pass forward. Craig Caldwell collects the pass. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.05
Stephen Hansen clumsily knocks into Scott Inglis. The referee warns Stephen Hansen to calm down! Scott Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.29
Alec Liddell hacks Matt Liddell from behind! The referee calls over Alec Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Matt Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.22
Gavin McCoist catches Gavin Henderson on the ankles. The referee brings Gavin McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Henderson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.29
Garry Gough clumsily knocks into Matt Liddell. The referee calls over Garry Gough and warns him to calm down! Matt Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.02
East Fife have made a substitution with Stuart White replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
78.10
Stephen Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
81.04
Gavin Henderson clumsily knocks into Craig Hansen. The referee calls over Gavin Henderson and warns him to calm down! Craig Hansen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.45
Giuseppe Argilli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giuseppe Argilli lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
27.8%
53.7%
18.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Ritchie of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Elliott (GK)
6
2.Luigi Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3.Damien Sinclair (DEF)
6
4.Alex Thomson (DEF)
6
5.Richard Morton (MID)
6
6.Stuart Mccall (MID)
7
7.Gavin McNeill (MID)
6
8.Matt Liddell (MID)
7
9.Scott Inglis (MID)
6
10.Matt Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alex McStay (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gavin Henderson (DEF)
6
13.Gary Ferguson (MID)
6
14.Billy McCoist (ATT)
6

1.Craig Rae (GK)
6
2.Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Hansen (MID)
6
6.Alec Liddell (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Garry Gough (MID)
6
8.Giuseppe Argilli (MID)
6
9.Craig Caldwell (ATT)
6
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Gavin McCoist (ATT)
5
 
12.Gavin Cleland (GK)
0
13.Stuart White (GK)
6
14.Craig Hansen (DEF)
6