Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Billy Meiklejohn | B. Meiklejohn | | 36 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 46 | | Alex Souness | A. Souness | ||||||||
| Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 52 | M | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Dominic Burley | D. Burley | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| Gary Telfer | G. Telfer | | 48 | A | | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | ||||||||
| John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Stephen James | S. James | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | |||||||||
| Callum Glass | C. Glass | | 46 | G | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 41 | G | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Billy Hansen | B. Hansen | | 39 | M | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,559 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off the first half!
8.50
0-0Stuart Hansen sees Paul Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Greig knocks the ball forward to Billy Dickov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.07
0-0Neil Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov controls it well on his chest. Matt Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.10
0-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.10
Stuart Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.49
Alex Souness knocks the ball forward to Stuart Elliott. Stuart Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Elliott shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.58
0-1Stephen Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dickov. With great vision, Billy Dickov plays the ball forward to Paul Greig who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Paul Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.16
Dominic Burley advances with the ball. Dominic Burley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.22
Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward to Alex Inglis who brings the ball under control. Alex Inglis shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
40.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Mason plays the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
44.55
0-1Matt Dickov sees Gary Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Nico Götz!
45.00
Matt Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer cuts inside the box! Gary Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin 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
Brechin kick off!
48.11
Dominic Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Nico Götz!
53.51
Alex Souness pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alex Souness makes a simple pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.48
Neil Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer collects the pass. Gary Telfer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.12
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Nico Götz has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them back into the game!
63.07
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort. Nico Götz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.17
Stuart Hansen threads a neat ball through to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov shoots from 25 yards but somehow Callum Hopkin manages to keep it out.
67.09
Alex Souness takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott collects the pass. Alex Elliott advances with the ball. Alex Elliott shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
69.27
Dominic Burley takes a quick throw-in, which Matt Dickov takes on the chest. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer controls it well on his chest. Gary Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nico Götz manages to gather it.
73.14
Dominic Burley sees Gary Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
75.58
2-1Andy Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott threads a neat ball through to Paul Greig. Paul Greig plays a one-two with Kevin Cleland and advances towards the goal... Paul Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Richard Henderson.
79.00
2-1Stuart Hansen catches Matt Dickov on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Hansen and warns him to calm down! Matt Dickov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
24.6%
44.6%
30.8%
Scorers
| Gary Telfer 55 Alex Inglis 63 | Paul Greig 31 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Telfer of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex Inglis (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gary Telfer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 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. | Nico Götz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Dickov (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Greig (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (GK) | 0 | |