Rose Victorious Over East Fife

Written by Gregor Bruce

Bonnyrigg Rose had lost in the previous meeting to East Fife in February, suffering a 2-nil defeat at NDP.

Calum Elliot's men came into the game with one change from last week's draw with Peterhead, with Dean Watson replacing Josh Grigor.

To start the game, Rose would have an early goal cancelled due to Keiran McGachie being flagged offside. Alan Trouten would then give East Fife an early lead after he got played in at the back post from a Liam Newton cross. Rose would answer back immediately through a Neil Martyniuk header too powerful for Fleming, from Lee Currie’s corner in the 15th minute.

Ross Gray would then put the Rose ahead 10 mins later later as Dean Watson’s cross found Gray, whose volley found the top right corner at the back post.

Rose would extend their lead in the 39th minute through Bradley Barrett after a bit of individual brilliance from Dean Watson as he flicked the ball over Liam Newton then fired from range setting up Bradley Barrett for a simple finish. Callum Connolly would have a one-on-one with Alan Fleming at the end of the first half with his effort saved by the East Fife stopper.

The second half would start off with Rose close to scoring with 2 great chances for Bradley Barrett and Dean Watson’s shot cleared off the line by Brogan Walls.

East Fife would have chances from Jack Healey and Connor McManus, not troubling Martin in the Bonnyrigg goal.

Kerr Young would add to Rose’s goal tally for the afternoon after he got to the end of a Lee Currie corner, scoring his second goal against East Fife this season. Rose would see out the rest of the afternoon with effective game management in the later stages of the game.

Rose fans will be delighted to end a period of tough results with a dominant performance for Calum Elliot's first win in charge of Bonnyrigg.

Bonnyrigg Rose will look to get a positive result at New Dundas Park against The Spartans F.C next Saturday.

C'Mon the Rose!