Match Report
East Fife beat Celtic II 5-3 at home in the Challenge Cup, League Stage. East Fife had scored 20 goals this season (2.5 per game), Celtic II had 12 (1.7 per game). East Fife's goals came from Nathan Austin (34'), Jess Norey (72'), Michael McKenna (90'), Michael McKenna (66'), Nathan Austin (70'); Celtic II scored through Ben Summers (3'), R. Rachwal (88'), Samuel Isiguzo (57'). Match stats: possession 52%-48%, shots 22-10, on target 12-7, corners 10-4. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
The matchup in the Challenge Cup brings together East Fife and Celtic II at Bayview Stadium.
The scoreboard read 5-3 at full time. The points went to East Fife.
Bayview Stadium, capacity 5,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 6 more goals closed it at 5-3.
Goal scorers
East Fife: Nathan Austin (34'), Jess Norey (72'), Michael McKenna (90'), Michael McKenna (66'), Nathan Austin (70') · Celtic II: Ben Summers (3'), R. Rachwal (88'), Samuel Isiguzo (57')
Key stats
Possession: East Fife 52% · Celtic II 48% · Total shots: 22-10 · On target: 12-7 · Corners: 10-4