Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 20,983 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0East Fife start the match!
3.30
0-0Enrique Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Goro Ihara. Goro Ihara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.24
Enrique Perez passes the ball forward to Sean Bono. Sean Bono shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.24
0-1Marques Pereira Thomas knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy George. Billy George whips in a cross ball towards Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.58
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
21.26
0-1Christian Möller clumsily knocks into Piotr Boniek. Christian Möller is given a warning by the referee! Piotr Boniek runs off the knock.
22.54
0-1Florian Lichtenegger makes a simple pass to Billy George. Billy George knocks in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis directs the ball goalwards with his head but Neil Davidson is on top of it.
24.24
Benjamin Micheli threads the ball through to Sean Bono. Sean Bono shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.54
John White kicks a strong pass forward to David Dickov. David Dickov sees a break and surges forward. David Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.42
Luke Plowright makes a simple pass to Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger advances with the ball. Florian Lichtenegger knocks in a cross ball towards Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.31
Stuart Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benjamin Micheli. Benjamin Micheli knocks the ball forward to Sean Bono. Sean Bono knocks in a cross ball towards Viktor Leitner. Viktor Leitner heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.45
Florian Lichtenegger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Neil Davidson is on top of it.
40.02
Christian Möller knocks the ball forward to Billy George. Billy George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.30
1-1Enrique Perez hacks Florian Lichtenegger from behind! Enrique Perez is shown the yellow card! Florian Lichtenegger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Enrique Perez catches Florian Lichtenegger on the ankles. Enrique Perez is given a warning by the referee! Florian Lichtenegger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
48.41
Scott Mcallister makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Scott Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Goro Ihara. Goro Ihara powers a header at goal. Goro Ihara scores for East Fife!!
59.38
Airdrieonians are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.11
Florian Lichtenegger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima lofts in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fotis Dedeletakis!
63.47
Piotr Boniek comes in with a late challenge on Christian Möller. Piotr Boniek is warned by the referee! Christian Möller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.07
Stuart Hendry barges into Marques Pereira Thomas. Stuart Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Marques Pereira Thomas runs off the knock.
67.49
Piotr Boniek kicks a strong pass forward to Viktor Leitner. Viktor Leitner tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
69.40
Marques Pereira Thomas makes a probing pass to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Davidson easily smothers it!
71.55
Piotr Boniek knocks the ball forward to Viktor Leitner. Viktor Leitner tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Giordano Dionigi manages to keep it out.
73.13
2-2Marques Pereira Thomas flicks the ball to his team mate, Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis makes a probing pass to Hiroshi Nakajima but he's offside!
79.11
Florian Lichtenegger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy George. Billy George shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Neil Davidson easily smothers it!
83.26
Marques Pereira Thomas makes a simple pass to Hiroshi Nakajima. Hiroshi Nakajima knocks in a cross ball towards Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Neil Davidson is on top of it.
84.22
Sander Averdijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger makes a beautiful solo run. Florian Lichtenegger whips in a cross ball towards Billy George. Billy George directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Neil Davidson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.11
2-3Florian Lichtenegger makes a simple pass to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
89.05
Christian Möller makes a simple pass to Fotis Dedeletakis. Fotis Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Christian Möller chips the ball to his team mate, Billy George. Billy George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Mcallister.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
29.6%
49.3%
21.1%
Scorers