Match Report


East FifeEast Fife     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig RaeC. Rae43
G
1captain
G
53Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes61
D
2
D
53Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill49
D
3
D
48Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson42
D
4
D
45Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Paul SounessP. Souness55
M
5
D
42Richard InglisR. Inglis
Stephen HansenS. Hansen50
M
6
M
46Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Giuseppe ArgilliG. Argilli41
M
captain7
M
41Alec NivenA. Niven
Carl PlattC. Platt38
M
8
M
41Neil FergusonN. Ferguson
Craig CaldwellC. Caldwell55
A
9
M
40Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Billy ElliottB. Elliott47
A
10
A
49Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Stuart MatteoS. Matteo42
A
11
A
44Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Andy GlassA. Glass41
A
12
G
46Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Andy CollinsA. Collins40
D
13
D
41Stuart McNeillS. McNeill
Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn40
D
14
G
40Neil BremnerN. Bremner

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Airdrieonians. 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 Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Ferguson.


0.00
East Fife kick off!
3.05
Alec Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Mcinnes.
4.42
Carl Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Inglis.
9.30
Neil Ferguson barges into Kevin Mcinnes. The referee calls over Neil Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.17
Stephen Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Craig Caldwell collects the pass. Craig Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Elliott and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.33
Richard Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hansen. The referee calls over Richard Inglis and warns him to calm down! Stephen Hansen runs off the knock.
21.51
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Rae who gathers it comfortably.
22.05
With imagination, Alec Niven plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.34
Stephen Hansen sees Craig Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Caldwell cuts inside the box! Craig Caldwell shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.34
Dominic Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Souness. Paul Souness flicks a high pass forward. Billy Elliott easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
28.47
With vision, Alec Niven laces a through ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.45
Dominic Davidson threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen sees Craig Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Dominic Hutchison and the loose ball is cleared up field.
34.33
Duncan Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Gemmill. The referee warns Duncan Mcinnes to calm down! Stuart Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.34
Neil Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hansen. The referee calls over Neil Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Stephen Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians get the second half underway!
47.44
Carl Platt passes the ball forward to Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.11
Stephen Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Billy Elliott who takes it down. Billy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
49.33
Dominic Davidson hits a low pass to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
51.37
Neil Ferguson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Mcinnes.
53.53
Richard Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. With a delightful solo run, Duncan McCoist stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.00
Neil Mckinlay receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Ferguson. Neil Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Stuart Gemmill catches Duncan Mcinnes on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
55.00
The referee points to the spot..
56.32
Duncan Mcinnes slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
57.09
Stephen Hansen hits a low pass to Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
59.39
Richard Inglis plays the ball forward to Alec Niven. Alec Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner but the linesman indicates offside!
60.28
East Fife have made a substitution with Duncan Meiklejohn replacing Billy Elliott .
61.35
Kevin Bremner hacks Stuart Gemmill from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.54
Neil Ferguson makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Davidson.
69.46
Dominic Davidson runs forward with the ball. Dominic Davidson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Matteo but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.00
East Fife have made a substitution with Andy Collins replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
79.58
Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Argilli. Giuseppe Argilli threads the ball through to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
81.02
Paul Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
83.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Carl Platt plays the ball forward to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
85.40
Neil Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gemmill.
87.35
Duncan Davidson darts forward. Duncan Davidson advances with the ball. Duncan Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Fife

Airdrieonians
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
28.9%
43.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Duncan Mcinnes 56 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Hansen of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Craig Rae (GK)
6
2.Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.Stuart Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Davidson (DEF)
8
5.Paul Souness (MID)
6
6.Stephen Hansen (MID)
9
7.Giuseppe Argilli (MID)
6
8.Carl Platt (MID)
7
9.Craig Caldwell (ATT)
7
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Glass (ATT)
0
13.Andy Collins (DEF)
6
14.Duncan Meiklejohn (DEF)
6

1.Neil Cleland (GK)
7
2.Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
8
4.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Richard Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
7.Alec Niven (MID)
7
8.Neil Ferguson (MID)yellow card
6
9.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
6
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
5
 
12.Billy Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
0
14.Neil Bremner (GK)
0