Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 18,370 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both East Fife and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both East Fife and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0East Fife kick off the first half!
3.18
0-0Eric Dugbatey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven threads the ball through to Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.19
0-0Claus Iversen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
12.45
0-0Neil Henderson knocks the ball forward to Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci tries a spectacular long range effort. Neil Davidson easily smothers it.
14.31
Neil Henderson brings the ball forward. Neil Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.10
David Dickov makes a probing pass to Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.28
0-0Andy Rae hacks Eddie Newton from behind! Andy Rae is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Newton runs off the knock.
21.28
0-0Hamilton Academical are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.47
Duncan Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Gemmill. Stephen Gemmill makes a simple pass to Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci whips in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
32.04
David Dickov makes a probing pass to Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.24
David Dickov sees a break and surges forward. David Dickov goes all the way! David Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
42.28
Duncan Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
51.38
Neil Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John White.
53.25
Stephen Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci flicks the ball with his head but somehow Neil Davidson manages to keep it out.
54.56
Stephen Gemmill makes a probing pass to Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.45
Stephen Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci plays a perfect one-two with Matt Mccall and rushes in on goal... Gerard Colucci makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.32
0-0Claus Iversen catches Stephen Gemmill on the ankles. The referee calls over Claus Iversen and warns him to calm down! Stephen Gemmill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.45
Alec Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Dickov. David Dickov sees space and advances. David Dickov shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.22
Stephen Gemmill makes a probing pass to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
66.24
0-0Neil Henderson clumsily knocks into David Dickov. Neil Henderson is shown the yellow card! David Dickov runs off the knock.
67.43
1-0Alec Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Dickov. David Dickov advances with the ball. David Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Rae. Andy Rae powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.45
Shabani Ferreira catches Eddie Newton on the ankles. Shabani Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Eddie Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.54
Stuart Hendry threads the ball through to Claus Iversen. Claus Iversen makes a probing pass to Andy Rae. Andy Rae goes all the way! Andy Rae shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Campbell easily smothers it!
78.59
Eddie Newton clumsily knocks into Emile Defoe. The referee calls over Eddie Newton and shows him a yellow card! Emile Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.36
Stephen Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci whips in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Neil Davidson.
81.19
Stephen Gemmill passes the ball forward to Neil Young. Neil Young tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
John White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claus Iversen. Claus Iversen makes a probing pass to Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Andy Rae 67 |