Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Makin | J. Makin |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 |  | Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| John James | J. James | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Paul Gemmell | P. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 36 | | Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stuart Brady | S. Brady | | 47 | M | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Dominic Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Stuart Greig | S. Greig | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 45 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | ||||||||
| Paul Telfer | P. Telfer | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Billy Hansen | B. Hansen | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 56 | A | | 9 | | | A | 48 | | Gary Telfer | G. Telfer | ||||||||
| David Mason | D. Mason | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | |||||||||
| David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 42 | D | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Callum Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
| Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | | 41 | M | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Billy Hutchison | B. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Gavin Inglis | G. Inglis | | 40 | A | | 14 | | G | 41 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,596 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers get the match underway!
3.57
0-0Stephen Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
4.11
0-0Colin Hendry comes in with a late challenge on David Caldwell. The referee warns Colin Hendry to calm down! David Caldwell runs off the knock.
10.16
0-0Stephen Hopkin receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy Morton. Stephen Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Stuart Greig. Showing wonderful composure, Stuart Greig laces a weighted ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.53
0-0Stephen Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Paul Telfer who brings the ball under control. Paul Telfer passes the ball forward to David Caldwell. David Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a deft header. Solid save from Callum Hopkin.
15.03
0-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.21
John James flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Brady who takes it down. Stuart Brady kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
21.25
John James flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Greig collects the pass. Stuart Greig makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Greig lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.24
Neil Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into David Mason. The referee warns Neil Meiklejohn to calm down! David Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.53
Stephen Mcallister makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.50
Stuart Brady kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Burley.
45.00
Stephen Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Burley.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Montrose start the second half!
47.01
Stephen Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
48.13
John James makes a probing pass to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
49.24
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.34
Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.21
Colin Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Naysmith shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
71.02
Stuart Greig sees Gary Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Meiklejohn.
73.05
Stephen Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister hits a low pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Hendry.
75.02
Stuart Brady knocks the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.04
Colin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hansen controls it well on his chest. Billy Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.36
Paul Telfer flicks a high ball forward to David Caldwell who gracefully takes it down. David Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.33
0-1Alex Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.2%
23.8%
Play Area
22.2%
39.7%
38.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Naysmith of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hopkin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Caldwell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Inglis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Naysmith (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stephen James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Glass (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Hutchison (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Naysmith (GK) | 0 | |