Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Greig | A. Greig |  | 43 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Craig Rae | C. Rae | ||||||||
| Alex Hendry | A. Hendry | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Kevin Mcinnes | K. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Craig Mcallister | C. Mcallister | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Stuart Gemmill | S. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Paul Souness | P. Souness | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Colin Gallacher | C. Gallacher | | 54 | M | | 7 | | | M | 41 |  | Giuseppe Argilli | G. Argilli | ||||||||
| David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 |  | Carl Platt | C. Platt | |||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Craig Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Billy Elliott | B. Elliott | |||||||||
| Gavin Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Stuart Matteo | S. Matteo | |||||||||
| Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 43 | M | | 12 | | A | 41 | | Andy Glass | A. Glass | |||||||||
| Don Glass | D. Glass | | 39 | M | | 13 | | D | 40 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Richard Mason | R. Mason | | 38 | G | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Duncan Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to East Fife. A crowd of 2,800 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Elgin City kick off!
3.53
0-0With a delightful solo run, Stephen Hansen stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Hansen makes a probing pass to Stuart Matteo but he's offside!
14.04
0-0Dominic Davidson makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Billy Elliott collects the pass. Billy Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
16.13
Kevin Mcinnes advances with the ball. Kevin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Stuart Matteo. With great vision, Stuart Matteo plays the ball forward to Craig Caldwell who has made a great run into the box. Craig Caldwell tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.58
Craig Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. David Gemmell controls it well on his chest. David Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
21.55
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.24
Dominic Davidson runs up as Stuart Gemmill takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Dominic Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Souness. Paul Souness sees Craig Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
24.19
0-0Craig Mcallister threads the ball through to David Gemmell. David Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Craig Rae smothers it!
28.25
0-0Stuart Gemmill hacks Gavin Ritchie from behind! Stuart Gemmill is warned by the referee! Gavin Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.33
0-0Andy Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Craig Caldwell. The referee calls over Andy Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Craig Caldwell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.05
David Gemmell makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.19
David Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Ritchie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Craig Rae manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Duncan Sullivan replacing Alex Hendry. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Fife kick off!
49.56
0-0John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Ritchie collects the pass. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gemmill.
51.08
John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Henderson controls it well on his chest. Dominic Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Davidson.
53.48
Paul Souness flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Matteo runs straight at the defence! Stuart Matteo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.53
Andy Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gemmell. David Gemmell sees Gary Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Young shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.43
Duncan Sullivan clumsily knocks into Craig Caldwell. The referee warns Duncan Sullivan to calm down! Craig Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.46
0-0Elgin City have made a substitution with Richard Mason replacing Dominic Henderson .East Fife have made a substitution with Duncan Meiklejohn replacing Billy Elliott .
61.52
Stephen Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.12
0-1Dominic Davidson plays the ball forward to Paul Souness. Paul Souness flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Meiklejohn who takes it down. Duncan Meiklejohn plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Matteo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duncan Meiklejohn provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Meiklejohn!
66.41
John Souness sees a break and surges forward. John Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.43
Stephen Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.40
Colin Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.39
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing David Gemmell .East Fife have made a substitution with Andy Collins replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
83.19
Andy Collins passes the ball forward to Carl Platt. Carl Platt flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Matteo who takes it down. Stuart Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
0-2John Souness hacks Carl Platt from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Platt runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28.2%
46.5%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Matteo of East Fife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Souness (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Colin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Sullivan (MID) | 5 | |
| 13. | Don Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Craig Rae (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giuseppe Argilli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Platt (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Matteo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Andy Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Meiklejohn (DEF) | | 8 |