Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Queens ParkQueens Park
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin47
G
1
G
41Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
Paul GemmellP. Gemmell43
D
2
D
59Gavin BradyG. Brady
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn43
D
3
D
48Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
Colin HendryC. Hendry36
D
4
D
42Alex CollinsA. Collins
Dominic BurleyD. Burley50
M
5
D
38John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay
Matt DickovM. Dickov45
M
6
M
55Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister
Alex InglisA. Inglis40
M
7captain
M
53Gary CampbellG. Campbell
Billy HansenB. Hansen39
M
8
M
49Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Gary TelferG. Telfer48
A
captain9
M
42Paul BradyP. Brady
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith46
A
10
A
55Richard JamesR. James
Stephen JamesS. James38
A
11
A
41Andy McGroryA. McGrory
 
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
12
M
41Alec CaldwellA. Caldwell
Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison44
G
13
M
40Callum DalglishC. Dalglish
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith41
G
14
A
40Richard BurleyR. Burley

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,256 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Dickov.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the match!
3.54
Colin McGrory changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin McGrory plays a one-two with Andy McGrory and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin McGrory provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
6.03
Alex Collins brings the ball forward. Alex Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Collins plays a quick one-two with Richard James and rushes in on goal... Alex Collins shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Callum Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.45
John Mckinlay threads the ball through to Stuart Mcallister. With some swift thinking, Stuart Mcallister plays the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James skips past Colin Hendry! Richard James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
14.12
Colin McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
15.39
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.45
Paul Gemmell hacks Andy McGrory from behind! The referee brings Paul Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Andy McGrory runs off the knock.
21.34
John Mckinlay barges into Billy Hansen. John Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Billy Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.27
Stuart Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.50
Paul Brady flicks a high pass forward to Richard James who brings the ball under control. Richard James lofts in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
27.37
Colin Hendry makes a simple pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis sees space and advances. Alex Inglis whips in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
28.15
Colin McGrory brings the ball forward. Colin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.09
Alex Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Callum Hopkin reads it well. Fabulous stop!
33.55
John Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Colin McGrory who brings the ball neatly under control. Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory cuts inside the box! Andy McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
36.37
Garry Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Richard James collects the pass. Richard James runs straight at the defence! Richard James rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin McGrory laces a through ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard James. Richard James shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
42.52
Matt Dickov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alex Ferguson.
44.30
Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Alex Inglis chips it out wide. Garry Thomson comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park 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
The second half starts with Queens Park kicking off!
55.02
Alex Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory collects the pass. Andy McGrory deftly passes the ball to Richard James, releasing him through on goal. Richard James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Callum Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.14
Gary Campbell makes a simple pass to Richard James. Richard James plays a quick one-two with Andy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Richard James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.35
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Alec Caldwell replacing Garry Thomson and Callum Dalglish replacing Gary Campbell .
61.36
Colin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis makes a probing pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
63.54
Paul Brady sees Richard James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.51
Paul Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Brady rushes past Colin Hendry! Paul Brady tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.25
Queens Park have made a substitution with Richard Burley replacing Richard James and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
79.21
Dominic Burley knocks the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.39
Alex Inglis makes a probing pass to Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alex Ferguson effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

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

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
34.2%
43%
22.8%

Scorers
Alex Collins 6
Richard James 55
Paul Brady 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard James of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
7
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)
6
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

1.Alex Ferguson (GK)
6
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alex Collins (DEF)goal scored
9
5.John Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Gary Campbell (MID)
6
8.Colin McGrory (MID)
7
9.Paul Brady (MID)goal scored
8
10.Richard James (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Andy McGrory (ATT)
8
 
12.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
13.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6
14.Richard Burley (ATT)
6