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 | 47 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 36 | | Billy Meiklejohn | B. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Stuart Brady | S. Brady | | 47 | M | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Dominic Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Paul Telfer | P. Telfer | | 42 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | ||||||||
| Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Stuart Strachan | S. Strachan | | 47 | G | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Callum Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 44 | D | | 13 | | G | 41 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 42 | D | | 14 | | M | 39 | | Billy Hansen | B. Hansen | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,755 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
0-0Duncan Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James whips in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.31
Paul Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
15.49
0-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.31
0-0Showing composure, Stephen Mcallister picks a pass forward to David Mason. David Mason threads the ball through to David Caldwell but he's offside!
18.39
Dominic Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.04
0-1Neil Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
30.25
Billy Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov brings the ball forward. Matt Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
34.31
0-1Duncan Ferguson passes the ball forward to Dominic Burley. With a delightful solo run, Dominic Burley stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.46
0-1Matt Dickov barges into Paul Telfer. Matt Dickov is warned by the referee! Paul Telfer runs off the knock.
42.55
Paul Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hansen who brings the ball under control. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
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 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Matt Dickov makes a simple pass to Stephen James. Stephen James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.27
0-1Richard Henderson hacks David Mason from behind! Richard Henderson is shown the yellow card! David Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.37
Duncan Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov passes the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.21
Paul Telfer threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.16
Scott Bremner sees Alex Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Inglis hits a low pass to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.42
With some swift thinking, Paul Telfer plays the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Meiklejohn.
75.49
Stephen Mcallister catches Matt Dickov on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Mcallister to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.37
John James comes in with a late challenge on Alex Inglis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.57
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alex Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Inglis shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.52
John James threads a neat ball through to Paul Telfer. Paul Telfer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Telfer whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
85.13
With a delightful solo run, Stephen Mcallister stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Mcallister shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
1-1Scott Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell flicks the ball with his head but somehow Callum Hopkin manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
23.8%
46%
30.2%
Scorers
| Gary Hansen 57 | Stephen James 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen James of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John James (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Telfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Strachan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hopkin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Neil Meiklejohn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Billy Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dominic Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen James (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Callum Glass (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Naysmith (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Hansen (MID) | 0 | |