Match Report
| East Fife | East Fife |  |  | Clyde | Clyde | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 55 | | David James | D. James | ||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Guillermo Taks | G. Taks | |||||||||
| Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Stephen Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Billy James | B. James | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Billy White | B. White | | 44 | D | | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | ||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Gavin Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Stuart McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Dominic Glass | D. Glass | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Don McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Stanley Upson | S. Upson |  | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Marcus Merson | M. Merson | |||||||||
| Richard Niven | R. Niven | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | John Hendry | J. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stuart Rae | S. Rae | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | | 57 | A | | 12 | | G | 52 |  | Jonas Cziommer | J. Cziommer | |||||||||
| Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | | 44 | A | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Martin Van De Looi | M. Van De Looi | |||||||||
| Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | | 43 | A | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at New Bayview where East Fife play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,469 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Fife are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Clyde kick off and get the first half underway!
3.48
0-0Don McStay clumsily knocks into Matt Niven. The referee brings Don McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.59
Stephen Bremner hacks Richard Niven from behind! The referee brings Stephen Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.15
0-0Richard Inglis makes a simple pass to Stanley Upson. Stanley Upson flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Rae who brings the ball under control. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Bremner.
10.53
0-0Guillermo Taks flicks a high pass forward. Don McStay collects the pass. Don McStay makes a probing pass to John Hendry. John Hendry shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.17
Stanley Upson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Taks.
18.18
Richard Niven catches Alex Johnstone on the ankles. The referee warns Richard Niven to calm down! Alex Johnstone runs off the knock.
26.30
Don McStay barges into Matt Niven. Don McStay is warned by the referee again! Matt Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.54
Alex Johnstone brings the ball forward. Alex Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Merson runs straight at the defence! Marcus Merson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.43
Alex Johnstone hacks Richard Niven from behind! Alex Johnstone is warned by the referee! Richard Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.11
Callum Collins threads a neat ball through to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin makes a probing pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.32
1-0Billy White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Rae who takes it down. Stuart Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. With a superhuman jump, Richard Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! David James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Clyde also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clyde players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
49.55
1-0East Fife are in full control of this game.
51.23
1-0Billy James flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Glass who brings the ball under control. Dominic Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Niven. Richard Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae but the linesman indicates offside!
57.27
Don McStay sees Gary Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy White.
69.50
1-0Gavin Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hendry who brings the ball under control. Gary Hendry plays a one-two with John Hendry and rushes in on goal... Gary Hendry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Mckinlay!
75.15
Billy White flicks a high ball forward to Neil Hopkin who takes it down. Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Johnstone.
81.13
Stanley Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.01
Callum Collins makes a strong solo run forward. Callum Collins makes a probing pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.33
Stuart McNeill makes a probing pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson makes a looping header on goal. Duncan Mckinlay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.05
Gavin Davidson hits a low pass to John Hendry. John Hendry sees Marcus Merson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Merson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
33.8%
40.3%
26%
Scorers
| Richard Niven 42 | Marcus Merson 85, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Merson of Clyde |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dominic Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stanley Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Niven (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David James (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Taks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Bremner (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Alex Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcus Merson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | John Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jonas Cziommer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Van De Looi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Davidson (GK) | 0 | |