Match Report
| East Fife | East Fife |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Rae | C. Rae |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Noel White | N. White | |||||||||
| Kevin Mcinnes | K. Mcinnes | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Stuart Gemmill | S. Gemmill | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Arturo Butragueno | A. Butragueno | |||||||||
| Paul Souness | P. Souness | | 55 | M | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Neil White | N. White | |||||||||
| Giuseppe Argilli | G. Argilli |  | 41 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | ||||||||
| Carl Platt | C. Platt | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Scott Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Craig Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 55 | A | | 9 | | | A | 57 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | ||||||||
| Billy Elliott | B. Elliott | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Stuart Matteo | S. Matteo | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Craig McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
| Andy Glass | A. Glass | | 41 | A | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Rafael Rubio | R. Rubio | |||||||||
| Andy Collins | A. Collins | | 40 | D | | 13 | | D | 47 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Duncan Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | | 40 | D | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by CallWave |
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,896 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both East Fife and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both East Fife and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
0.00
0-0East Fife kick off and get the match underway!
8.16
0-0Arturo Butragueno sees space and advances. Arturo Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
10.22
0-0Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hansen collects the pass. Stephen Hansen makes a simple pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott makes a probing pass between the defence to Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Noel White.
11.12
0-0Corner kick to East Fife. Carl Platt plays it to the near post. Some good footwork from Stephen Hansen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.53
0-0Matt Henderson threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Rae who gathers it comfortably.
16.27
Stephen Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. With some swift thinking, Craig Caldwell plays the ball forward to Stuart Matteo who has made a great run into the box. Stuart Matteo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.06
Without breaking stride, Neil White plays the ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.49
Giuseppe Argilli flicks a high pass forward. Billy Elliott collects the pass. Billy Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Some awkward footwork from Craig Caldwell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.06
0-1Matt Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Ferguson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay makes a looping header on goal. Craig Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.56
Neil White chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Rae smothers it!
33.17
0-1Giuseppe Argilli comes in with a late challenge on Neil White. The referee warns Giuseppe Argilli to calm down! Neil White stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.02
0-1Giuseppe Argilli flicks a high pass forward. Billy Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Elliott threads the ball through to Craig Caldwell but he's offside!
39.43
Giuseppe Argilli flicks a high pass forward to Billy Elliott who brings the ball under control. Billy Elliott plays a quick one-two with Stuart Matteo and rushes in on goal... Billy Elliott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
40.50
Giuseppe Argilli advances with the ball. Giuseppe Argilli cuts inside the box! Giuseppe Argilli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.06
Neil White flicks a high pass forward to Garry Hendry who brings the ball under control. Garry Hendry shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off the second half!
47.29
Giuseppe Argilli flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo rushes past Stephen Gough! Some silky footwork from Stuart Matteo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.41
0-1East Fife have made a substitution with Duncan Meiklejohn replacing Billy Elliott .
66.59
Matt Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards but Craig Rae is on top of it.
71.06
Matt Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.17
Giuseppe Argilli passes the ball forward to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.17
East Fife have made a substitution with Andy Collins replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
78.20
Carl Platt threads a neat ball through to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn sees Stuart Matteo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Stuart Matteo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Noel White gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
79.05
Neil White clumsily knocks into Carl Platt. Neil White is given a warning by the referee! Carl Platt runs off the knock.
81.05
Matt Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.30
Neil White plays the ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.22
David Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Neil White who takes it down. Neil White makes a beautiful solo run. Neil White shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.09
Matt Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. With a superhuman jump, Craig McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Giuseppe Argilli barges into Neil White. The referee brings Giuseppe Argilli to one side and gives him another warning! Neil White stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
27.7%
49.4%
22.9%
Scorers
| Craig McStay 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig McStay of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Rae (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kevin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giuseppe Argilli (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carl Platt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stuart Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Andy Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Noel White (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arturo Butragueno (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil White (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Scott Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Scott Ferguson (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Craig McStay (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Rafael Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (ATT) | 0 | |