Inverness Caledonian Thistle claimed a significant victory over East Fife, securing a three-point lead at the top of Scottish League One. The match took place on Saturday at the Sarens PSG Stadium, where Inverness won 3-0, thereby consolidating their position at the leaderboard with a total of 44 points.
Match Highlights
Alfie Stewart opened the scoring just three minutes into the game. He executed a swift one-two with Chanka Zimba and unleashed a powerful shot from 12 yards, beating East Fife’s goalkeeper, Robbie Hemfrey. Stewart nearly added another goal shortly after, but his powerful attempt was tipped over the bar.
Dominating the first half, Inverness created numerous chances. Jordan Alonge also came close with a shot that just missed the right post. The second half saw missed opportunities as Stewart found Alfie Bavidge unmarked in the box, but his effort narrowly missed the target.
Key Goals
Midway through the second half, Paul Allan extended the lead. After a clever interplay with Zimba, Allan fired a precise shot into the top right corner. Nine minutes before full-time, Alfie Bavidge capped off the win. Following a corner, he scored from close range after a scramble in the box, finalizing the score at 3-0.
Team Changes and Player Performances
Inverness made two changes to their lineup from the previous week’s draw against Queen of the South. Mitchell Robertson replaced Oscar MacIntyre, while Joe Chalmers took the place of Adam Mackinnon. Ben Brannan, who recently joined on loan from Kilmarnock, was included on the bench.
East Fife, on the other hand, faced their eighth consecutive defeat and continues to struggle near the relegation zone. The team had previously lost 2-0 to Inverness just two weeks prior to this match.
Match Statistics
- Attendance: 2,160
- Goals:
- Alfie Stewart (3′)
- Paul Allan (68′)
- Alfie Bavidge (81′)
- Referee: Gary Hanvidge
With this victory, Inverness Caledonian Thistle has not only strengthened their lead but has also demonstrated their offensive prowess as they look forward to their upcoming matches in the league. Their next challenge will be to maintain this form as they pursue promotion.
