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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at New Bayview where East Fife play Hibernian in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both East Fife and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
East Fife kick off and get the first half underway!
3.49
Kevin Klein surges forward with the ball. Kevin Klein finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.10
Kevin Klein threads the ball through to Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.18
Alexander Andrews threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bremner. With a delightful solo run, Duncan Bremner stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.02
Marco Scalzo flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bremner collects the pass. Duncan Bremner rushes past Dave Benali! Duncan Bremner comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but is denied by Eduardo Gomes. Excellent save.
20.20
With a delightful solo run, Alejandro Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Alejandro Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.59
Giuseppe Da Rold hits a low pass to Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro runs straight at the defence! Alejandro Castro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Don Caldwell had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
30.39
Amedeo Cudini hacks Jody Greaves from behind! The referee brings Amedeo Cudini to one side and gives him a warning! Jody Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.56
Amedeo Cudini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Amedeo Cudini shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
39.19
Duncan Bremner makes a simple pass to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Kuzorra.
42.47
John Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Giuseppe Da Rold clumsily knocks into Jody Greaves. The referee calls over Giuseppe Da Rold and shows him a yellow card! Jody Greaves gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the second half underway!
54.29
Kevin Klein makes a probing pass to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner laces a through ball forward to Jody Greaves. Jody Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
57.53
John Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Marco Scalzo collects the pass. Marco Scalzo plays a scrappy one-two with Jody Greaves and advances towards the goal... Marco Scalzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Eduardo Gomes. Excellent save.
59.22
Kevin Klein threads the ball through to Paolo Machlas. Paolo Machlas hits a low pass to Elena Hidalgo. Elena Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Menno van Beek but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.22
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Marc Masur replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Henderson replacing Scott Mccall .
61.25
Tonino Gattuso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
66.36
Colin Elliott darts forward. Colin Elliott takes it forward alone. Colin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Kuzorra.
73.37
John Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner sees Elena Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.06
Kevin Klein flicks a high pass forward. Jody Greaves collects the pass. Jody Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Hidalgo. Elena Hidalgo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.26
Marco Scalzo makes a probing pass to Elena Hidalgo. Elena Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.23
John Morton flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bremner who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Elena Hidalgo who takes it down. Elena Hidalgo plays a one-two with Duncan Bremner and advances towards the goal... Elena Hidalgo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Eduardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
89.05
Dominic Law hacks Marco Scalzo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Scalzo runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 76.9230769230769 vs 23.0769230769231
Play Area
Home team third: 24.36%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 29.49%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Castro of Hibernian

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Don Caldwell (GK)
6
2. Kevin Klein (DEF)
8
3. John Morton (DEF)
7
5. Colin Elliott (DEF)
6
8
7. Marco Scalzo (MID)
7
8. Paolo Machlas (MID)
6
9. Elena Hidalgo (ATT)
7
10. Menno van Beek (ATT)
6
11. Jody Greaves (ATT)
6

12. Kevin Hopkin (DEF)
0
13. Garry Matteo (MID)
0

7
6
4. Dominic Law (DEF)
5
5. Dave Benali (DEF)
6
7. Amedeo Cudini (MID)
7
6
9. Scott Mccall (ATT)
6
10. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
11. Tim Dublin (ATT)
6

12. Alec Young (ATT)
0
13. Marc Masur (DEF)
6
14. Andy Henderson (DEF)
6