Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Makin | J. Makin |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| John James | J. James | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | |||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Scott Gallacher | S. Gallacher | | 51 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 47 | | Billy James | B. James | ||||||||
| Stuart Brady | S. Brady | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Stanley Upson | S. Upson | |||||||||
| Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | | 41 | M | | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Duncan Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 56 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| David Mason | D. Mason | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Gavin Inglis | G. Inglis | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Stuart Strachan | S. Strachan | | 48 | G | | 12 | | A | 45 | | John Matteo | J. Matteo | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 42 | D | | 13 | | D | 44 | | Paul Collins | P. Collins | |||||||||
| Miguel Ribeiro | M. Ribeiro |  | 39 | D | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Links Park where Montrose play host to East Fife. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.
0.00
0-0Montrose kick off!
9.25
0-0Stuart Brady sees Gavin Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.24
0-0David Mason catches Billy James on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy James stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.03
0-0John James flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Brady controls it well on his chest. Stuart Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.50
0-0Craig Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Upson. Stanley Upson advances with the ball. Stanley Upson whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Scott Bremner is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
36.40
Corner kick to East Fife. Stanley Upson plays it short to Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but John James is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
39.39
0-0Gary Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Callum Collins. Gary Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Callum Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.02
1-0Stuart Brady takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Hansen!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
East Fife kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Richard Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Rae who brings the ball under control. Stuart Rae shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.01
Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Alec Mccall who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Alec Mccall plays the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Morton.
57.39
Alex Inglis hacks Kevin Naysmith from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.15
Kevin Naysmith hits a low pass to Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Makin who gathers it comfortably.
60.00
1-0Duncan Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Duncan Meiklejohn makes a great pass forward. Gavin Inglis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.10
John James flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Brady collects the pass. Stuart Brady makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Brady skips past Craig Johnstone! Stuart Brady shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.54
Duncan Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Inglis who takes it down. Gavin Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.52
1-0Montrose have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Strachan replacing Scott Bremner, Duncan Booth replacing David Mason and Miguel Ribeiro replacing Gary Hansen .East Fife have made a substitution with John Matteo replacing Alec Mccall and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.53
Billy Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis makes a probing pass to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Inglis.
83.55
Stanley Upson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hopkin collects the pass. Andy Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.56
Scott Gallacher darts forward. Scott Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Inglis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
85.21
Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
Kevin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John James.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
24.2%
42.4%
33.3%
Scorers
| Gary Hansen 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hansen of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John James (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Gallacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alex Inglis (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Duncan Meiklejohn (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Gavin Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miguel Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Johnstone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Billy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Upson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |