Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin47
G
1
G
43Matt NivenM. Niven
Paul GemmellP. Gemmell43
D
2
D
63Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn42
D
3
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Colin HendryC. Hendry36
D
4
D
47Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
Dominic BurleyD. Burley50
M
5
M
55Craig HendryC. Hendry
Matt DickovM. Dickov45
M
6
M
47Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Alex InglisA. Inglis40
M
7captain
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Billy HansenB. Hansen39
M
8
M
37Stuart MortonS. Morton
Gary TelferG. Telfer48
A
captain9
A
53Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith46
A
10
A
49Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Stephen JamesS. James38
A
11
A
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
 
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
12
A
45Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison44
G
13
D
44Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith41
G
14
D
43Paul ElliottP. Elliott

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mcinnes.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.05
Without breaking stride, Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.12
Gary Mcinnes sees space and advances. Gary Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Alex Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Colin Hendry's outstretched leg.
8.58
Alex Inglis flicks a high ball forward to John Naysmith who takes it down. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
9.21
Darren Mcgovern sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
12.00
Stephen McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
14.45
Matt Dickov threads the ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
15.40
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.40
Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thomson collects the pass. Billy Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
16.40
Dominic Burley knocks the ball forward to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis hits a low pass to Stephen James. Stephen James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
18.47
Alex Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.58
Darren Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.31
Alex Inglis threads the ball through to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
26.31
Gary Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Darren Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Mcgovern advances with the ball. Darren Mcgovern plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darren Mcgovern looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Callum Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
30.21
Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Billy Thomson who brings the ball neatly under control. Billy Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a deft header. The ball comes off Neil Meiklejohn and the loose ball is cleared up field.
32.55
Craig Hendry threads the ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson puts a great ball through. Alex Meiklejohn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.55
Dominic Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen rushes past Gary Mcinnes! Gary Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Billy Hansen. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.53
Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen connects with a diving header. The keeper, Matt Niven, sees it late!! Goal for Raith Rovers! That brings them back into the game!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
49.28
Gary McNeill passes the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson runs straight at the defence! Paul Ferguson rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
54.42
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward to John Naysmith who brings the ball under control. John Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
57.40
Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Darren Mcgovern collects the pass. Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Thomson advances inside the box! Billy Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.35
Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Alex Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.50
Matt Dickov hacks Craig Hendry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.25
Gary McNeill laces a through ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Callum Hopkin effortlessly smothers it!
71.15
Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but Callum Hopkin is on top of it.
72.29
Craig Hendry hacks Matt Dickov from behind! The referee calls over Craig Hendry and warns him to calm down! Matt Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.03
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
87.36
Alex Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Paul Gemmell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Gemmell runs off the knock.
90.00
Showing composure, Craig Hendry plays the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a great pass forward. Billy Thomson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

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

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
32.9%
47.4%
19.7%

Scorers
Billy Hansen 41
Darren Mcgovern 26
Billy Thomson 57, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Thomson of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
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)yellow card
6
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
8.Billy Hansen (MID)goal scored
7
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

1.Matt Niven (GK)
6
2.Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
6.Darren Mcgovern (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8.Stuart Morton (MID)
6
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Billy McGrory (ATT)
0
13.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0
14.Paul Elliott (DEF)
0