

Gregor Bruce
Rose Share Points at NDP:
Bonnyrigg Rose drew 1-1 with East Fife at home.
Calum Elliot made two changes from the away win at Stranraer a fortnight ago,
with Aaron Arnott and Lee Currie replacing Sean Murphy and Bradley Barrett in
midfield and attack.
Rose started the afternoon with momentum, scoring early through Lee Currie in
the 7th minute from a well-executed free kick that found the top left corner,
beating the East Fife goalkeeper.
The Fifers created chances in quick succession, but Tom Ritchie dealt with the
shots comfortably in the Rose net.
Jack Healy and Mark Ferrie had chances just before the end of the first half, with
Ferrie hitting the side netting and Healy’s shot being claimed by the Rose
goalkeeper.
Bonnyrigg controlled the latter stages of the first half
East Fife changed the tempo of the game in the second half, as Shepherd,
Murdoch, and Millar created dangerous chances for the visitors in the first 15
minutes.
Kallum Higginbotham would have two of Rose’s best chances of the 2nd half with
his chip coming close in the 51st minute, saved by McFarlane, followed by an
acrobatic effort going just wide of the goal in the 60th minute.
East Fife’s lifeline came through Jess Norrie, combining with Jack Healy to
equalise late for Campbells side in the 76th minute
.Rose came extremely close to taking a late lead in the 92nd minute, as Cammy Ross was denied a goal when his
shot hit the inside of the post, resulting in both sides earning a point.
The Rose faithful will be happy to support solid form from recent weeks,
extending five league matches in a row unbeaten.
Bonnyrigg Rose face Stirling Albion this Tuesday evening at home