Forfar Athletic 0-0 East Fife, Saturday 19th October 2024, William Hill League 2, Station Park
East Fife and Forfar Athletic played out a goalless draw at Station Park last weekend, which saw our lead at the top of the William Hill League 2 shrink to just two points following victory for Elgin City.
Despite the lack of goals in the game, the contest was not void of action, with both sides having their fair share of attempts on goal albeit without really troubling the scoresheet.
East Fife controlled the early proceedings, without challenging the Loons’ goalkeeper, with Gordon Walker’s cross for Andrew Tod the closest we came to breaking the deadlock.
Scott Shepherd had an opportunity just before the twenty-minute mark, though some tidy defending saw his effort knocked behind for a corner.
Centre back Andy Munro created the chance of the half, from absolutely nothing, after half an hour of football. His audacious attempt at a volley looked destined to find Nathan Austin, who was on his own in the box, though Fash could not organise himself quickly enough, and the chance went awry.
Austin hit the post at the death of the first half too, after a long free kick was drilled into the box. Unfortunately to no success for the Methil Milan.
Forfar had two real attempts themselves in the first half, though neither of them tested Allan Fleming in between the sticks.
East Fife were stumped by some top-quality defending at the start of the second half, as Laaref was denied by a last gasp sliding challenge.
The game then teetered out, with it being closely fought in the midfield areas, and neither side were able to challenge the goalkeeper, until the 75th minute. Peggie and Trouten linked up well on the left-hand side of the pitch, before the ball was slotted back to Jack Healy on the edge of the area, though his shot was just over the crossbar.
The last chance of the game came for Peggie at the back post, though his effort was well over, which spelled an end for the game.
Reporter’s Man of the Match: Andy Munro
It was tricky to pick a man of the match this week, with every player performing to a very similar standard. In celebration of yet another consecutive clean sheet, this week I have opted for Munro. He has been a stalwart since signing in the summer, and the defensive record this season speaks for itself.
Forfar Athletic – McCallum, Morrison, M Allan, Taylor, MacLean (Whatley 78’), Inglis (Malcolm 78’), Robson, Cannon, F Allan (Skelly 59’), Rodden (Mylchreest 69’). Subs not used: Klimionek, McLean, Cocks, Paris, Mohammed.
East Fife – Fleming, Peggie, Laaref (Healy 62’), Munro, Walker, Millar, McManus, Shepherd (Docherty 81’), Trouten, Tod, Austin. Subs not used: Briggs, Winn, Blake, McFarlane.
Referee – Jordan Curran
Attendance - 655
Report by Oli Anderson
Photograph by East Fife Media
