Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 2,785 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Matteo.


0.00
Hibernian kick off!
2.57
Jean Pierre Mendes threads a neat ball through to Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner hits a low pass to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.18
Alex Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan McStay.
8.14
Showing composure, Gavin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
12.04
John Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on John Thomson. John Ritchie is warned by the referee! John Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.01
Stephen Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hansen collects the pass. Neil Hansen plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Colin Johnstone!
20.53
Duncan McStay barges into Paul Young. The referee brings Duncan McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.40
Stephen Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Telfer. Dominic Telfer plays the ball forward to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
39.13
Alex James chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady plays a one-two with John Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Scott Brady provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Morton!
42.12
John Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
John Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Stuart Dalglish edges inside the box! Stuart Dalglish shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife have changed their lineup with Neil Mccall replacing Callum Telfer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
East Fife kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Gavin Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Young. Paul Young plays a one-two with Neil Hansen and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Paul Young. Paul Young appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.30
Matt Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.33
Stuart Bremner sees Eugenio Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Strachan.
55.52
Paul Young flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mccall collects the pass. Neil Mccall shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
60.58
East Fife have made 2 substitutions with Don Brady replacing Gavin Mcinnes and Gavin Souness replacing Paul Young .Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Scott McNeill replacing Duncan McStay and Kevin Mckinlay replacing Stuart Bremner .
65.34
Stuart Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martin controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Martin plays a one-two with Kevin Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Eugenio Martin provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
66.24
Scott McNeill makes a probing pass to Alex James. With a delightful solo run, Alex James stretches the opposition's defence. Alex James puts a great ball through. Stuart Dalglish runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.17
Hibernian have made a substitution with Alec Henderson replacing Colin Mason .
81.21
Dominic Telfer knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward. John Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Thomson plays a quick one-two with Neil Hansen and rushes in on goal... John Thomson tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.42
Alec Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Martin who brings the ball neatly under control. Eugenio Martin rushes past Craig Strachan! Some awkward footwork from Eugenio Martin provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
John Ritchie hacks Craig Strachan from behind! The referee warns John Ritchie again to calm down! Craig Strachan runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.5 vs 37.5
Play Area
Home team third: 28.75%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 27.50%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Thomson of East Fife

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Matt Morton (GK)
7
7
6
5. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
6
6. John Thomson (MID)
9
7. Duncan Burley (MID)
7
8. Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
8
9. Callum Telfer (ATT)
6
10. Neil Hansen (ATT)
7
11. Paul Young (ATT)
6

12. Don Brady (DEF)
6
13. Neil Mccall (MID)
6
14. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6

2. Duncan McStay (DEF)
6
4. Alex James (DEF)
7
5. Matt Inglis (DEF)
6
6. Scott Brady (MID)
6
7. Colin Mason (MID)
6
8. John Ritchie (MID)
6
7
10. Stuart Dalglish (ATT)
7
11. Eugenio Martin (ATT)
7

12. Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
6
14. Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
6