Match Report
| East Fife | East Fife |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Rae | C. Rae |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 | | John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Kevin Mcinnes | K. Mcinnes | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 |  | Gary Eustace | G. Eustace | |||||||||
| Stuart Gemmill | S. Gemmill | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Brenny Broers | B. Broers | |||||||||
| Paul Souness | P. Souness | | 55 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| Giuseppe Argilli | G. Argilli |  | 41 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | ||||||||
| Carl Platt | C. Platt | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Craig Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 39 | | Cleto Maltagliati | C. Maltagliati | |||||||||
| Billy Elliott | B. Elliott | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Stuart Matteo | S. Matteo | | 42 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Les Potts | L. Potts | ||||||||
| Andy Glass | A. Glass | | 41 | A | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | |||||||||
| Andy Collins | A. Collins | | 40 | D | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Duncan Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | | 40 | D | | 14 | | D | 49 | | Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Raith Rovers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0East Fife kick off the first half!
2.09
0-0Kevin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.32
0-0Carl Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo edges inside the box! Stuart Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
9.42
With some swift thinking, Dominic Davidson plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Argilli. Giuseppe Argilli makes a simple pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott skips past Alec Ferguson! Billy Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
10.57
Andy Collins flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
21.30
0-0Brenny Broers decides to run forward with the ball. Brenny Broers darts forward. Brenny Broers plays a one-two with Les Potts and advances towards the goal... Brenny Broers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Kevin Mcinnes's outstretched leg.
27.14
Kevin Mcinnes receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Gemmill. Kevin Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Argilli. Giuseppe Argilli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giuseppe Argilli shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. East Fife are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.57
0-0Paul Hopkin catches Kevin Mcinnes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.16
0-0Dominic Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hansen collects the pass. Stephen Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Billy Elliott who takes it down. Billy Elliott puts a great ball through. Craig Caldwell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.33
With some swift thinking, Cleto Maltagliati plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.25
Kevin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen takes it forward alone. Stephen Hansen puts a great ball through. Stuart Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.07
Stephen Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.46
0-0Neil Thomson hacks Giuseppe Argilli from behind! Neil Thomson is warned by the referee! Giuseppe Argilli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.37
0-0East Fife have made a substitution with Duncan Meiklejohn replacing Billy Elliott .Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Campbell replacing Andy Collins and Kevin Telfer replacing Duncan Mccall .
66.17
0-0With great vision, Kevin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Paul Souness. Paul Souness knocks the ball forward to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Eustace.
77.03
East Fife have made a substitution with Andy Collins replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
78.07
Kevin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Les Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Potts runs straight at the defence! Les Potts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.30
Paul Campbell hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin skips past Stuart Gemmill! Paul Hopkin shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Craig Rae. Excellent save.
87.30
Alec Mccall advances with the ball. Alec Mccall threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Les Potts through on goal. Some good footwork from Les Potts provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.08
Paul Campbell hits a low pass to Les Potts. Les Potts shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
30.7%
48%
21.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Mcinnes of East Fife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Rae (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Mcinnes (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Stuart Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Hansen (MID) | 8 | |
| 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. | John Gemmell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Eustace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cleto Maltagliati (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |