Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at New Bayview where East Fife play Bradford City in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by William Moustaïd.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
8.28
Dominic Davidson barges into Carlton Milligan. The referee warns Dominic Davidson to calm down! Carlton Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.57
Danny Terry clumsily knocks into Dominic Davidson. Danny Terry is shown the yellow card! Dominic Davidson runs off the knock.
16.05
Jimmy Pensalfini comes in with a late challenge on Garry Gough. Jimmy Pensalfini is given a warning by the referee! Garry Gough carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.11
Guy Landreau surges forward with the ball. Guy Landreau flicks a high pass forward to Danny Terry who brings the ball under control. Danny Terry shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.23
Kevin Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Craig Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Caldwell skips past John Barton! Craig Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.20
Jimmy Pensalfini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jimmy Pensalfini shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.49
Jimmy Pensalfini knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez makes a probing pass between the defence to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.29
Kevin Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Alec Liddell. Alec Liddell sees Gavin McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.23
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
32.13
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wright-Phillips collects the pass. Neil Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. With a superhuman jump, Carlton Milligan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Craig Rae reads it well. Great save!
36.48
Jimmy Pensalfini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez shoots from long range but is denied by Craig Rae. Excellent save.
38.18
Stuart Gemmill makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Gemmill makes a simple pass to Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist advances inside the box! Gavin McCoist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.36
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wright-Phillips controls it well on his chest. Neil Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
East Fife start the second half!
51.23
John Barton flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Pensalfini controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez threads the ball through into the box. Carlton Milligan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
54.54
Stuart Collins drives a long ball upfield. Alejandro Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Carlton Milligan and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Lopez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alejandro Lopez scores for Bradford City!!
59.24
Guy Landreau passes the ball forward to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry heads the ball goalwards. Craig Rae didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.57
East Fife have made a substitution with Craig Hansen replacing Billy Elliott .Bradford City have made a substitution with Steven Robinson replacing Jimmy Pensalfini .
61.62
Stuart Gemmill hits a low pass to Alec Liddell. With some swift thinking, Alec Liddell plays the ball forward to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guy Landreau.
66.24
Alejandro Lopez comes in with a very late challenge on Kevin Mcinnes. The referee motions to Alejandro Lopez to come over. It's a red card!! Kevin Mcinnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.49
Tomas Vieira threads a neat ball through to Steven Robinson. With a delightful solo run, Steven Robinson stretches the opposition's defence. Steven Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Dominic Davidson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.08
Neil Wright-Phillips takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to John Barton. John Barton flicks the ball across the goal. Craig Caldwell reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.45
Guy Landreau volleys a long ball forward. Neil Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
77.20
East Fife have made a substitution with Stuart White replacing Kevin Mcinnes .Bradford City have made a substitution with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins .
78.26
Steven Robinson sees a break and surges forward. Steven Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
79.28
Tarik Douchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Robinson. Steven Robinson sees Neil Wright-Phillips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Craig Rae had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
83.15
Steven Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart White.
87.24
Guy Landreau threads a neat ball through to Noel Upson. Noel Upson threads a neat ball through to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Craig Rae!
89.18
Steven Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Danny Terry who brings the ball under control. Danny Terry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart White.
90.00
Noel Upson makes a simple pass to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 36.5853658536585 vs 63.4146341463415
Play Area
Home team third: 34.15%, Midfield: 40.24%, Away team third: 25.61%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Milligan of Bradford City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Craig Rae (GK)
7
2. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
7
6
6. Alec Liddell (MID)
6
7. Garry Gough (MID)
6
6
10. Billy Elliott (ATT)
6
11. Gavin McCoist (ATT)
8

12. Gavin Cleland (GK)
0
13. Stuart White (GK)
6
14. Craig Hansen (DEF)
6

1. Neil Ritchie (GK)
6
2. Tomas Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Guy Landreau (DEF)
7
4. John Barton (DEF)
6
6
6. Noel Upson (MID)
6
4
8
11. Danny Terry (ATT)
5

12. Tarik Douchez (DEF)
6
13. Alun Lawrence (GK)
0
14. Steven Robinson (MID)
7