Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| John James | J. James |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 73 | | Callum Greig | C. Greig | ||||||||
| Don Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Linus Zick | L. Zick | |||||||||
| Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | P. Gilberto Turci | P. Turci | |||||||||
| David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Neil Grantt | N. Grantt | |||||||||
| Frits Kromkamp | F. Kromkamp |  | 63 | D | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Matthias Streich | M. Streich | |||||||||
| Colin Gallacher | C. Gallacher | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Melvin Stewart | M. Stewart | |||||||||
| Duncan McStay | D. McStay | | 73 | M | | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Richard Mckinlay | R. Mckinlay | ||||||||
| Dominic Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Callum Bremner | C. Bremner | |||||||||
| Marc Spengler | M. Spengler | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | |||||||||
| Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Lorenzo Totti | L. Totti | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
| Billy Hopkin | B. Hopkin | | 65 | M | | 12 | | M | 64 | | Albrecht Francke | A. Francke | |||||||||
| Yuri Ferraresi | Y. Ferraresi | | 63 | D | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Craig Niven | C. Niven | | 61 | A | | 14 | | D | 63 | | Flavio Arricca | F. Arricca | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to East Fife. A crowd of 19,186 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Dickov.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
9.06
0-0David Gemmell barges into Matt McCoist. The referee calls over David Gemmell and shows him a yellow card! Matt McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.47
0-0Dominic Ferguson makes a probing pass to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.22
0-0Don Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Lorenzo Totti. The referee calls over Don Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Lorenzo Totti runs off the knock.
15.22
0-0Free kick to East Fife just outside the area...
16.13
Alex Greig takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
22.41
Linus Zick hacks Marc Spengler from behind! Linus Zick is warned by the referee! Marc Spengler runs off the knock.
26.31
Colin Gallacher passes the ball forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
27.03
0-0Colin Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by P. Gilberto Turci.
30.03
Linus Zick chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.47
David Gemmell makes a probing pass to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward. Marc Spengler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Greig who gathers it comfortably.
36.22
Dominic Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Andy Mason. Andy Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.19
Lorenzo Totti hacks Paul Matteo from behind! The referee brings Lorenzo Totti to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.44
Duncan McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Zick.
44.09
Linus Zick kicks a strong pass forward to Melvin Stewart. Melvin Stewart advances with the ball. Melvin Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
0-0P. Gilberto Turci hits a low pass to Melvin Stewart. Melvin Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Totti. David Gemmell barges into Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Fife kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward to Marc Spengler who brings the ball under control. Marc Spengler shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.29
1-0Frits Kromkamp passes the ball forward to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Callum Greig had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
53.19
P. Gilberto Turci threads a neat ball through to Matthias Streich. Matthias Streich makes a probing pass to Alex Greig. Alex Greig skips past David Gemmell! Alex Greig strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! John James had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
60.16
1-1East Fife have made 3 substitutions with Albrecht Francke replacing P. Gilberto Turci, Craig Naysmith replacing Callum Bremner and Flavio Arricca replacing Melvin Stewart .
69.36
Craig Naysmith sees Alex Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Greig skips past Paul Matteo! Alex Greig tries a spectacular strike. Alex Greig scores for East Fife!!
73.15
David Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.08
Don Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Francke.
79.34
Richard Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Lorenzo Totti. Lorenzo Totti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Matteo.
81.47
Paul Matteo plays the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson makes a probing pass to Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.19
David Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Ferguson who takes it down. Dominic Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andy Mason 49 Colin Hendry 81 | Alex Greig 53, 69 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John James (GK)
6
2. Don Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
4. David Gemmell (DEF)
6
5. Frits Kromkamp (DEF)
6
6. Colin Gallacher (MID)
6
7. Duncan McStay (MID)
6
8. Dominic Ferguson (MID)
7
9. Marc Spengler (ATT)
6
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
8
11. Andy Mason (ATT)
8
12. Billy Hopkin (MID)
0
13. Yuri Ferraresi (DEF)
0
14. Craig Niven (ATT)
0
1. Callum Greig (GK)
6
2. Linus Zick (DEF)
6
3. P. Gilberto Turci (DEF)
6
4. Neil Grantt (DEF)
6
5. Matthias Streich (MID)
6
6. Melvin Stewart (MID)
6
7. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
6
8. Callum Bremner (MID)
6
9. Matt McCoist (ATT)
6
10. Lorenzo Totti (ATT)
5
11. Alex Greig (ATT)
9
12. Albrecht Francke (MID)
6
13. Craig Naysmith (DEF)
6
14. Flavio Arricca (DEF)
6