Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
David TelferD. Telfer36
G
1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Scott ClelandS. Cleland47
D
2
D
43Paul GemmellP. Gemmell
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan42
D
3
D
42Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay36
D
captain4
D
36Colin HendryC. Hendry
Don McStayD. McStay40
D
5
M
50Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Garry TelferG. Telfer35
M
6
M
45Matt DickovM. Dickov
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes35
M
7
M
40Alex InglisA. Inglis
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister37
M
8
M
39Billy HansenB. Hansen
Callum DavidsonC. Davidson47
A
9captain
A
48Gary TelferG. Telfer
Matt NivenM. Niven40
A
10
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Neil HendersonN. Henderson49
A
11
A
38Stephen JamesS. James
 
Stuart ElliottS. Elliott41
D
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Andy WhiteA. White36
M
13
G
44Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison
Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro41
A
14
G
41Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 1,955 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Dickov.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the first half underway!
8.35
Colin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Telfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.57
Alex Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Naysmith. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
10.09
Garry Mcallister makes a simple pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.14
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Burley who brings the ball under control. Dominic Burley flicks a high ball forward to Gary Telfer who takes it down. Gary Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don McStay.
15.07
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
20.53
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Mcinnes collects the pass. Gavin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.17
Garry Mcallister hits a low pass to Matt Niven. With some swift thinking, Matt Niven plays the ball forward to Callum Davidson who has made a great run into the box. Callum Davidson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.36
Garry Mcallister advances with the ball. Garry Mcallister advances inside the box! Garry Mcallister comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.58
Neil Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Alex Inglis who brings the ball under control. Alex Inglis makes a probing pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.08
Neil Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Gary Telfer who takes it down. Gary Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don McStay.
30.53
Scott Cleland sweeps the ball up the wings. Neil Henderson rushes past Neil Meiklejohn! Neil Henderson rockets a shot on goal. Paul Gemmell steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.46
Paul Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.01
Neil Meiklejohn barges into Garry Mcallister. The referee brings Neil Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
49.39
Garry Telfer knocks the ball forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.49
Raith Rovers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
55.24
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hansen controls it well on his chest. Billy Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
63.00
Alex Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.24
Seeing Garry Mcallister's run, Garry Telfer quickly throws the ball into his path. Garry Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.24
Garry Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.31
Alex Inglis makes a simple pass to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.03
Garry Mcallister sees Neil Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.02
Paul Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Alex Inglis collects the pass. Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
78.26
Garry Telfer clumsily knocks into Matt Dickov. Garry Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Matt Dickov runs off the knock.
89.09
Alex Inglis makes a probing pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Alex Inglis makes a simple pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen James and advances towards the goal... John Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from David Telfer.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Raith Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28.2%
45.9%
25.9%

Scorers
Garry Mcallister 22
Callum Davidson 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mcallister of Elgin City

Match Ratings
1.David Telfer (GK)
6
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Don McStay (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
7.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
6
8.Garry Mcallister (MID)goal scored
9
9.Callum Davidson (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
11.Neil Henderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
0
13.Andy White (MID)
0
14.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
0

1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Paul Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
6.Matt Dickov (MID)
6
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
9
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
6
9.Gary Telfer (ATT)
6
10.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Stephen James (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.Billy Hutchison (GK)
0
14.Garry Naysmith (GK)
0