Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Will Sully Will Sully
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
1
G
59Robert McleodR. Mcleod
Richard LawR. Law44
D
2
D
61Bill CarterB. Carter
Andy StrachanA. Strachan38
D
3
D
61Hugo VelosoH. Veloso
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell38
D
4
D
43Uwe FriedmannU. Friedmann
Dominic BurleyD. Burley48
M
5
D
64Billy McallisterB. Mcallister
Matt DickovM. Dickov45
M
6
M
62Mike MurphyM. Murphy
Alec McallisterA. Mcallister40
M
7
M
68Romain FrétardR. Frétard
Billy HansenB. Hansen39
M
8
M
53Stephen MasonS. Mason
Andy BradyA. Brady50
A
captain9captain
A
67Anthony MatthewsA. Matthews
Gary TelferG. Telfer48
A
10
A
51Eduardo VianaE. Viana
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith45
A
11
A
69Arturo MasperoA. Maspero
 
Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison44
G
12
D
59Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith41
G
13
M
64Brendan DeaneB. Deane
Stephen JamesS. James38
A
14
A
50Don JamesD. James

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the match!
3.42
Dominic Caldwell threads the ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley sees space and advances. Dominic Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
8.27
Bill Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Murphy. Mike Murphy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mike Murphy knocks the ball forward, putting Eduardo Viana through on goal. Eduardo Viana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.22
Uwe Friedmann sees Mike Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Murphy makes a beautiful solo run. Mike Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Callum Glass.
10.30
It's a corner kick. Romain Frétard loops the ball over to the far post. Callum Glass drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.08
Richard Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.30
Romain Frétard makes a probing pass to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from distance but it flies wide!
15.09
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.09
Matt Dickov threads the ball through to Andy Brady. Andy Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.11
Stephen Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from long range but it flies wide!
27.43
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Matthews collects the pass. Anthony Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Callum Glass, sees it late!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
33.37
Alec Mcallister sees Billy Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Hansen shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
36.16
Matt Dickov hacks Stephen Mason from behind! Matt Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Mason runs off the knock.
38.43
Mike Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.25
Romain Frétard passes the ball forward to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Andy Strachan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.38
Corner kick to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Romain Frétard plays it to the near post. Some good footwork from Eduardo Viana provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.06
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Viana controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Callum Glass.
45.00
Romain Frétard takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Hugo Veloso. Hugo Veloso knocks the ball into the box. Billy Mcallister rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Hugo Veloso threads a neat ball through to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Callum Glass!
57.34
Hugo Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Romain Frétard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Callum Glass.
58.17
Corner kick to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Romain Frétard chips it out wide. Anthony Matthews shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.53
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Don James replacing Arturo Maspero .
66.35
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are dictating the run of play here today.
67.28
Alec Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
69.27
Andy Strachan hacks Don James from behind! The referee brings Andy Strachan to one side and gives him a warning! Don James stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.49
Matt Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Mike Murphy. The referee calls over Matt Dickov again and warns him to calm down! Mike Murphy runs off the knock.
73.15
Billy Mcallister plays the ball forward to Mike Murphy. Mike Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.52
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are dictating the run of play here today.
78.18
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Matthews collects the pass. Anthony Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Callum Glass had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
81.21
Mike Murphy flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Viana who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews heads the ball goalwards but Callum Glass reads it well. Excellent save!
83.14
Richard Law barges into Don James. Richard Law is shown the yellow card! Don James stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.38
Billy Mcallister launches a long ball forward into the other half. Don James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Strachan.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.3%
69.7%
Play Area
34.2%
46.1%
19.7%

Scorers
Arturo Maspero 27
Eduardo Viana 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Viana of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Callum Glass (GK)
8
2.Richard Law (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Andy Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
6.Matt Dickov (MID)
6
7.Alec Mcallister (MID)
6
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
6
9.Andy Brady (ATT)
6
10.Gary Telfer (ATT)
6
11.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Hutchison (GK)
0
13.Garry Naysmith (GK)
0
14.Stephen James (ATT)
0

1.Robert Mcleod (GK)
6
2.Bill Carter (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Veloso (DEF)
6
4.Uwe Friedmann (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mcallister (DEF)
7
6.Mike Murphy (MID)
8
7.Romain Frétard (MID)
7
8.Stephen Mason (MID)
7
9.Anthony Matthews (ATT)
7
10.Eduardo Viana (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Arturo Maspero (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul Hamilton (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Deane (MID)
0
14.Don James (ATT)
6