Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 16,022 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both East Fife and Stranraer are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Stranraer start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.06
Kevin McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John James who gathers it comfortably.
14.23
Alec Matteo sees space and advances. Alec Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John James who gathers it comfortably.
20.23
Amedeo Fanesi kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart McCoist!
30.10
Alec Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Law. Gavin Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John James easily smothers it.
39.24
Alex Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, David White. David White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
40.35
Alex Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Law. Gavin Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Stephen James sees a break and surges forward. Stephen James whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Law. Gavin Law flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
59.13
Alex Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David White but the linesman indicates offside!
60.39
Kevin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Law. Gavin Law flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.29
Stephen James chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John James.
75.33
Alex Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! John James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.52
Richard Glass passes the ball forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez goes all the way! Martin Ramirez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.24
Kevin McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Law. Gavin Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John James who gathers it comfortably.
84.20
Colin Rae knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Fanesi. Amedeo Fanesi threads the ball through to David White. David White kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McCoist but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.07
Alex Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to David White. David White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Ramirez of Stranraer

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 36 vs 64
Play Area
Home team third: 32.00%, Midfield: 50.67%, Away team third: 17.33%