Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,992 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the match!
3.28
Richard Law passes the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.46
Andy White runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy White shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
9.52
Richard Law chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer comfortably collects the pass. Gary Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Gavin Mason.
11.15
It's a corner kick which Alec Mcallister takes quickly, playing the ball short to Richard Law. Richard Law chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Alex Inglis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.44
Richard Law knocks the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.44
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
20.51
Gary Morrison sees a break and surges forward. Gary Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.35
Gary Morrison hits a low pass to Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Glass who gathers it comfortably.
26.40
Andy White receives the ball from a throw-in from Gary Morrison. Andy White surges forward with the ball. Andy White tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Callum Glass manages to gather it.
27.29
Matt Dickov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Dickov shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
30.36
Andy Davidson passes the ball forward to Gary Morrison. Gary Morrison picks a pass forward to Billy Law. Billy Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.28
Alex Inglis makes an attacking run forward. Alex Inglis shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.09
Showing composure, Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer controls it well on his chest. Gary Telfer edges inside the box! Gary Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Stranraer kick off!
49.24
Andy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Gary Morrison who takes it down. Gary Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Bridges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Bridges threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.58
Andy Strachan threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to Andy Brady. Andy Brady sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gavin Mason is on top of it.
55.17
Billy Law clumsily knocks into Richard Law. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.21
Matt Dickov clumsily knocks into Andy White. The referee brings Matt Dickov to one side and gives him a warning! Andy White stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.03
Gary Morrison passes the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.56
Andy White chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Callum Glass manages to gather it.
69.39
Gary Morrison threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Callum Glass.
70.07
Corner kick to Stranraer. Andy White chips it out wide. Callum McNeill muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.33
Alex Inglis takes the throw-in. Matt Dickov sees space and advances. Matt Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Gavin Mason. Excellent save.
77.54
Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Showing composure, Callum McNeill laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law rushes past Andy Strachan! Billy Law shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.18
Alex Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer makes a great pass forward. Andy Brady runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.07
With some swift thinking, Scott Booth plays the ball forward to Andy White. Showing composure, Andy White laces a through ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.40
Callum McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
85.14
Daniel Bridges barges into Dominic Caldwell. Daniel Bridges is warned by the referee! Dominic Caldwell runs off the knock.
87.17
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Alec Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Alec Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
89.23
Alex Inglis passes the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Gary Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Brady of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Mason (GK)
8
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4.Andy Davidson (DEF)
7
5.Callum Collins (DEF)
6
6.Andy White (MID)
8
7.Callum McNeill (MID)
6
8.Gary Morrison (MID)
8
9.Alan Burgess (MID)
6
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)
7
11.Billy Law (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0
13.Gary Burley (ATT)
0
14.Dominic McStay (GK)
0

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