Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
David TelferD. Telfer36
G
1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Scott ClelandS. Cleland47
D
2
D
47Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay37
D
3
D
43Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Paul McGroryP. McGrory37
D
captain4
D
36Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn
Don McStayD. McStay41
D
5
M
52Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Garry TelferG. Telfer35
M
6
M
50Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Andy WhiteA. White37
M
7
M
45Matt DickovM. Dickov
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister37
M
8
M
40Alex InglisA. Inglis
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner37
A
9captain
A
48Gary TelferG. Telfer
Matt NivenM. Niven40
A
10
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Callum DavidsonC. Davidson48
A
11
A
38Stephen JamesS. James
 
Neil HendersonN. Henderson49
A
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
John HendersonJ. Henderson35
M
13
G
41Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan42
D
14
M
39Billy HansenB. Hansen

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,607 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.


0.00
The first half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
3.22
Paul McGrory passes the ball forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Bremner who takes it down. Kevin Bremner shoots from long range but somehow Callum Hopkin manages to keep it out.
4.38
Scott Cleland clumsily knocks into Gary Telfer. The referee warns Scott Cleland to calm down! Gary Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.29
Matt Dickov passes the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
8.04
Garry Mcallister hacks Duncan Ferguson from behind! The referee calls over Garry Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.02
Duncan Ferguson passes the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from John Naysmith provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.21
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.21
Dominic Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.31
Billy Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Stephen James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul McGrory.
18.13
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Garry Telfer who brings the ball under control. Garry Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven passes the ball forward but Callum Davidson is offside!
20.52
Matt Dickov barges into Andy White. The referee calls over Matt Dickov and warns him to calm down! Andy White runs off the knock.
24.03
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer controls it well on his chest. Gary Telfer shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
28.55
Neil Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.29
Neil Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Dominic Burley. With imagination, Dominic Burley plays the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
34.47
Neil Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Dickov sees Stephen James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen James tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.35
Dominic Burley clumsily knocks into Garry Telfer. The referee warns Dominic Burley to calm down! Garry Telfer runs off the knock.
40.42
Andy Mckinlay catches Alex Inglis on the ankles. Andy Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Alex Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.06
Matt Dickov sees Gary Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Telfer knocks the ball forward to Stephen James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Matt Dickov passes the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
47.29
Paul McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Matt Dickov. The referee calls over Paul McGrory and warns him to calm down! Matt Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.19
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Stephen James controls it well on his chest. Stephen James finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.22
Neil Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Burley collects the pass. Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward to Stephen James who brings the ball under control. Stephen James tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.57
Andy White makes a probing pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner edges inside the box! Kevin Bremner rockets a shot on goal but somehow Callum Hopkin manages to keep it out.
57.30
Duncan Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.48
Andy Mckinlay receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Cleland. With great vision, Andy Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer sees Kevin Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
63.16
Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mckinlay.
66.31
Andy White plays the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Ferguson.
73.57
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov collects the pass. Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Andy Mckinlay!
81.16
Matt Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.47
Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven skips past Neil Meiklejohn! Matt Niven shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Callum Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Matt Niven collects the pass. Matt Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Davidson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Matt Niven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
11
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
32.6%
43.5%
23.9%

Scorers
Matt Niven 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Dickov of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.David Telfer (GK)
6
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)
5
3.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Don McStay (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (MID)
8
7.Andy White (MID)
6
8.Garry Mcallister (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
7
10.Matt Niven (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Callum Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Henderson (ATT)
0
13.John Henderson (MID)
0
14.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
0

1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4.Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
6.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
9
8.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
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