Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig RaeC. Rae43
G
1captain
G
53Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes61
D
2
D
69Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill49
D
3
D
53Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson42
D
4
D
48Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Stephen HansenS. Hansen50
M
5
D
47Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson
Alec LiddellA. Liddell48
M
6
M
54Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Garry GoughG. Gough42
M
captain7
M
45Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Giuseppe ArgilliG. Argilli41
M
8
M
41Alec NivenA. Niven
Craig CaldwellC. Caldwell55
A
9
M
41Neil FergusonN. Ferguson
Billy ElliottB. Elliott47
A
10
A
48Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Gavin McCoistG. McCoist43
A
11
A
44Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Gavin ClelandG. Cleland40
G
12
G
46Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Stuart WhiteS. White40
G
13
D
44Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Craig HansenC. Hansen40
D
14
D
41Stuart McNeillS. McNeill

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 2,903 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Gemmill.


0.00
Airdrieonians start the match!
2.00
With great vision, Brutil Van Der Meyde plays the ball forward to Alec Niven. Alec Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.40
Gavin Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Garry Gough. The referee warns Gavin Mcinnes to calm down! Garry Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.17
Duncan Davidson threads a neat ball through to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.31
Neil Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.03
Alec Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McCoist controls it well on his chest. Gavin McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Garry McCoist is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
21.38
Giuseppe Argilli takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Stephen Hansen reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.47
Kevin Bremner barges into Kevin Mcinnes. The referee brings Kevin Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.29
Alec Liddell knocks the ball forward to Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Liddell plays the ball forward to Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist puts a great ball through but Craig Caldwell is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
38.03
Kevin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Garry Gough. With a delightful solo run, Garry Gough stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Garry McCoist!
44.21
Alec Niven brings the ball forward. Alec Niven shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Craig Rae manages to gather it.
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. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
51.36
Alec Niven threads the ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.28
Brutil Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.13
Neil Ferguson passes the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.47
East Fife have made a substitution with Craig Hansen replacing Billy Elliott .
63.25
Dominic Davidson makes a probing pass to Garry Gough. Garry Gough advances with the ball. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.44
Duncan McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.57
With a delightful solo run, Alec Niven stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Niven tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.02
Kevin Bremner clumsily knocks into Stuart Gemmill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Gemmill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.57
East Fife have made a substitution with Stuart White replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
79.41
From the throw-in, Alec Liddell picks out Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
83.13
Alec Liddell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.38
Duncan Davidson advances with the ball. Duncan Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
85.03
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Mcinnes stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Mcinnes puts a great ball through. Duncan Mcinnes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.13
Brutil Van Der Meyde makes a simple pass to Alec Niven. Alec Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kevin Bremner comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Neil Ferguson hits a low pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Rae with no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Airdrieonians
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%

Scorers
Billy Elliott 33
Craig Hansen 63
Alec Niven 70
Kevin Bremner 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Niven of Airdrieonians

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

1.Neil Cleland (GK)
6
2.Garry McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
7
6.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
8.Alec Niven (MID)goal scored
9
9.Neil Ferguson (MID)
8
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
0
14.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
0