Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     East FifeEast Fife
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin47
G
1
G
55Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Richard HendersonR. Henderson47
D
2
D
57Callum CollinsC. Collins
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn43
D
3
D
49Richard InglisR. Inglis
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn36
D
4
D
48Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson52
M
5captain
D
46Billy JamesB. James
Dominic BurleyD. Burley50
M
6
M
56Stanley UpsonS. Upson
Matt DickovM. Dickov45
M
7
M
46Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Alex InglisA. Inglis40
M
8
M
43Alec MccallA. Mccall
Gary TelferG. Telfer48
A
captain9
M
41Andy HopkinA. Hopkin
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith46
A
10
A
62Stuart RaeS. Rae
Stephen JamesS. James38
A
11
A
58Kevin ElliottK. Elliott
 
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
12
A
45Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith41
G
13
A
45John MatteoJ. Matteo
Billy HansenB. Hansen39
M
14
A
43Colin DavidsonC. Davidson

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to East Fife in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.


0.00
East Fife start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
Richard Henderson makes a probing pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Naysmith. John Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
9.11
Alec Mccall hacks Duncan Ferguson from behind! The referee warns Alec Mccall to calm down! Duncan Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.08
Billy James comes in with a late challenge on Gary Telfer. Billy James is given a warning by the referee! Gary Telfer runs off the knock.
14.38
Billy Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith controls it well on his chest. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.30
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
20.17
Billy Meiklejohn breaks forward. Billy Meiklejohn darts forward. Billy Meiklejohn makes a defence splitting pass to Alex Inglis. Some silky footwork from Alex Inglis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.06
Kevin Naysmith catches Matt Dickov on the ankles. Kevin Naysmith is warned by the referee! Matt Dickov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.29
Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
32.13
Billy James kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.43
Billy Meiklejohn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Telfer shoots from outside the area but somehow Duncan Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
39.10
Callum Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mccall collects the pass. Alec Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
42.34
Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.11
Alec Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Alec Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Meiklejohn.
45.00
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alex Inglis controls it well on his chest. Alex Inglis shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
49.44
Billy Meiklejohn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Stephen James who takes it down. Stephen James shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.47
Callum Collins plays the ball forward to Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Elliott who takes it down. Kevin Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.37
Kevin Elliott hacks Neil Meiklejohn from behind! Kevin Elliott is warned by the referee! Neil Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
54.01
Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.18
Alec Mccall threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
71.15
Alec Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
72.01
Kevin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.56
Neil Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley makes a probing pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.41
East Fife have made a substitution with Kevin Gallacher replacing Alec Mccall and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.46
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Alex Inglis who brings the ball under control. Alex Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.27
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.02
Showing wonderful composure, Matt Dickov picks a pass forward to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Collins.
83.09
Kevin Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.40
Kevin Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Elliott. Kevin Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Rae and advances towards the goal... Kevin Elliott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

East Fife
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
29.8%
45.2%
25%

Scorers
Alex Inglis 20
Kevin Elliott 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Meiklejohn of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
9
5.Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
6.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
8
8.Alex Inglis (MID)goal scored
8
9.Gary Telfer (ATT)
6
10.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Stephen James (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.Garry Naysmith (GK)
0
14.Billy Hansen (MID)
0

1.Duncan Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Callum Collins (DEF)
6
3.Richard Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Craig Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Billy James (DEF)
6
6.Stanley Upson (MID)
6
7.Kevin Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Alec Mccall (MID)
7
9.Andy Hopkin (MID)
7
10.Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Elliott (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Gallacher (ATT)
6
13.John Matteo (ATT)
0
14.Colin Davidson (ATT)
0