Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     CelticCeltic
Computer Player Computer Player Ian Donaldson Ian Donaldson
Don CaldwellD. Caldwell60
G
1
G
60Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher
Colin ElliottC. Elliott50
D
2
D
65Jose Javier PichichiJ. Pichichi
John MortonJ. Morton50
D
3
D
63Nils RöhligN. Röhlig
Adrian WainwrightA. Wainwright50
D
4captain
D
73Callum GoughC. Gough
Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin50
D
5
D
69Dominique PavonD. Pavon
Marco ScalzoM. Scalzo62
M
6
M
67Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Duncan BremnerD. Bremner59
M
captain7
M
71Ivan MasonI. Mason
Paolo MachlasP. Machlas58
M
8
A
69Mamar SerredszumM. Serredszum
Jody GreavesJ. Greaves57
A
9
A
69Billy LuzhnyB. Luzhny
Jacques BarbosaJ. Barbosa51
A
10
A
61Richard HutchisonR. Hutchison
Garry BremnerG. Bremner47
A
11
A
67Garcia Duque DaniG. Dani
 
Martin DichioM. Dichio56
M
12
D
67Jose RibeiroJ. Ribeiro
Alexander AndrewsA. Andrews49
D
13
M
71Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam
Danny InceD. Ince49
D
14
M
54Billy DavidsonB. Davidson

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Celtic. A crowd of 9,340 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Brady.


0.00
The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
2.25
John Morton passes the ball forward to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.50
Callum Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Elliott shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.35
Callum Gough flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Mason who brings the ball under control. Ivan Mason flicks a high ball forward to Mamar Serredszum who takes it down. Mamar Serredszum knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison connects with a diving header but is denied by Don Caldwell. Excellent save.
16.15
Adrian Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Machlas controls it well on his chest. Paolo Machlas flicks a high pass forward to Garry Bremner who brings the ball under control. Garry Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.57
Marco Scalzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.55
Ivan Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. With a superhuman jump, Mamar Serredszum connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.01
Gavin Elliott hits a low pass to Ivan Mason. Ivan Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
42.33
Gavin Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but Adrian Wainwright is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
43.43
It's a corner kick which Gavin Elliott takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ivan Mason. Kevin Hopkin steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
45.00
Nils Röhlig makes a simple pass to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mason collects the pass. Ivan Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
East Fife kick off!
57.09
Jose Javier Pichichi makes a probing pass to Ivan Mason. Ivan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Serredszum collects the pass. Mamar Serredszum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.27
Marco Scalzo makes a simple pass to Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves rushes past Callum Gough! Jody Greaves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.25
Ivan Mason makes a simple pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.08
Garry Bremner clumsily knocks into Dominique Pavon. The referee calls over Garry Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Dominique Pavon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.31
Paolo Machlas flicks a high pass forward to Garry Bremner who brings the ball under control. Garry Bremner plays a one-two with Marco Scalzo and rushes in on goal... Garry Bremner cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.38
Dominique Pavon hits a low pass to Ivan Mason. Ivan Mason makes a probing pass to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.01
Ivan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Billy Luzhny controls it well on his chest. Billy Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mason. Ivan Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Adrian Wainwright's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.22
Gavin Elliott takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nils Röhlig rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.42
Marco Scalzo threads a neat ball through to Jacques Barbosa. Jacques Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Gavin Gallacher as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Marco Scalzo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Richard Hutchison reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Celtic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
28.6%
44.4%
27%

Scorers
Duncan Bremner 19
Mamar Serredszum 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Bremner of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Don Caldwell (GK)
7
2.Colin Elliott (DEF)
6
3.John Morton (DEF)
6
4.Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Hopkin (DEF)
6
6.Marco Scalzo (MID)
8
7.Duncan Bremner (MID)goal scored
8
8.Paolo Machlas (MID)
6
9.Jody Greaves (ATT)
6
10.Jacques Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Garry Bremner (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Martin Dichio (MID)
0
13.Alexander Andrews (DEF)
0
14.Danny Ince (DEF)
0

1.Gavin Gallacher (GK)
7
2.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
3.Nils Röhlig (DEF)
6
4.Callum Gough (DEF)
6
5.Dominique Pavon (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Elliott (MID)
8
7.Ivan Mason (MID)
8
8.Mamar Serredszum (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Billy Luzhny (ATT)
6
10.Richard Hutchison (ATT)
7
11.Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13.Dries Zuidam (MID)
0
14.Billy Davidson (MID)
0