Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 4,513 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both East Fife and Elgin City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
East Fife kick off and get the match underway!
2.52
Andy Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven sees space and advances. Stephen Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John McGrory but the linesman indicates offside!
4.18
Billy Young threads the ball through to Pablo Perez. Pablo Perez makes a simple pass to John McGrory. John McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.10
Colin Mason makes a probing pass to Alex James. Alex James goes all the way! Alex James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Law manages to gather it comfortably.
12.53
Don Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James goes all the way! Alex James tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
14.11
Don Henderson brings the ball forward. Don Henderson plays a perfect one-two with Garry Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Don Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Law.
15.19
Glynn Montague passes the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Perez. Pablo Perez plays a perfect one-two with John McGrory and rushes in on goal... Pablo Perez rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
16.19
Scott Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Mason. Colin Mason threads the ball through to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.27
Billy Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Perez. Pablo Perez shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
30.35
Arthur Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James knocks the ball forward to Garry Ferguson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.31
Arthur Tolley sees space and advances. Arthur Tolley shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.21
Don Henderson passes the ball forward to Alex James. Alex James makes a probing pass to Andy Cleland but he's offside!
36.34
Andy Cleland barges into Kevin Henderson. The referee calls over Andy Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Henderson runs off the knock.
44.40
Billy Young sees a break and surges forward. Billy Young plays a perfect one-two with Octavian Milosovici and rushes in on goal... Billy Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Stephen Niven makes a probing pass to Pablo Perez. Pablo Perez goes all the way! Pablo Perez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
49.07
Alec Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Perez. Pablo Perez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.12
Alec Dickov brings the ball forward. Alec Dickov shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.53
John McGrory barges into Richard McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard McGrory runs off the knock.
69.59
Billy Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Octavian Milosovici. Octavian Milosovici shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.36
Les White knocks the ball forward to Arthur Tolley. Arthur Tolley passes the ball forward to Alex James. Alex James knocks the ball forward to Garry Ferguson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.20
Arthur Tolley makes a probing pass to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.29
Stephen Niven threads the ball through to John McGrory. John McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Milosovici. Octavian Milosovici flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Pascual had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
89.04
Billy Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Perez. Pablo Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les White.
90.00
East Fife are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Elgin City's defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Octavian Milosovici of East Fife
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.9%
48.7%
24.4%