Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin47
G
1captain
G
63Matt LawM. Law
Richard HendersonR. Henderson47
D
2
D
65Duncan LawD. Law
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn43
D
3
D
55Gavin BradyG. Brady
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn36
D
4
D
48Stephen MccallS. Mccall
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson52
M
5
M
60Nicolas WielandN. Wieland
Dominic BurleyD. Burley50
M
6
M
56Youl El KhebirY. El Khebir
Matt DickovM. Dickov45
M
7
M
54Alec MorrisonA. Morrison
Alex InglisA. Inglis40
M
8
M
43Andy InglisA. Inglis
Gary TelferG. Telfer48
A
captain9
A
68Craig CampbellC. Campbell
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith46
A
10
A
49Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Stephen JamesS. James38
A
11
A
47David StrachanD. Strachan
 
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
12
G
49Gary NivenG. Niven
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith41
G
13
D
45Rodrigo OliveiraR. Oliveira
Billy HansenB. Hansen39
M
14
A
42Duncan CollinsD. Collins

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Alloa Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Dickov.


0.00
Alloa Athletic start the match!
3.36
Youl El Khebir runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youl El Khebir deftly passes the ball to Craig Campbell, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Craig Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Callum Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
8.30
Nicolas Wieland comes in with a late challenge on Alex Inglis. The referee calls over Nicolas Wieland and warns him to calm down! Alex Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.13
Duncan Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
10.10
Dominic Burley laces a through ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James whips in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.14
Duncan Law plays the ball forward to Nicolas Wieland. Nicolas Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.34
Youl El Khebir flicks a high pass forward. Craig Campbell controls it well on his chest. Craig Campbell shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.54
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.54
With some swift thinking, Dominic Burley plays the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.55
Youl El Khebir threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.29
Alec Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Gavin Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Callum Hopkin!
26.42
Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley darts forward. Dominic Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
27.12
With imagination, Youl El Khebir picks a pass forward to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.52
Youl El Khebir hits a low pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell passes the ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.09
Neil Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley advances with the ball. Dominic Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. With a superhuman jump, Gary Telfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.42
Stephen Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis darts forward. Andy Inglis shoots from long range but is denied by Callum Hopkin. Excellent save.
40.52
With some swift thinking, Youl El Khebir plays the ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Craig Campbell and rushes in on goal... Gavin Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Callum Hopkin reads it well. Great keeping!
42.27
Matt Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer edges inside the box! Gary Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Alloa Athletic 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
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
47.07
With some swift thinking, Billy Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis whips in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Matt Law!
55.36
Alec Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan skips past Billy Meiklejohn! David Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.41
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.23
Gavin Brady threads a neat ball through to Youl El Khebir. Youl El Khebir flicks a high pass forward to Craig Campbell who brings the ball under control. Craig Campbell rushes past Neil Meiklejohn! Craig Campbell rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.55
Youl El Khebir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn edges inside the box! Gavin Meiklejohn comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
79.59
Matt Dickov hacks Youl El Khebir from behind! Matt Dickov is warned by the referee! Youl El Khebir stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.10
Duncan Ferguson passes the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer controls it well on his chest. Gary Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Matt Law.
85.06
Dominic Burley threads the ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.26
Matt Dickov catches Andy Inglis on the ankles. Matt Dickov is given another warning by the referee! Andy Inglis runs off the knock.
89.35
Stephen Mccall hits a low pass to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison passes the ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Craig Campbell. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Craig Campbell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Alloa Athletic
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%

Scorers
Gary Telfer 42
Craig Campbell 3, 89
Gavin Meiklejohn 33, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Meiklejohn of Alloa Athletic

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)
6
8.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
9.Gary Telfer (ATT)goal scored
7
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.Matt Law (GK)
6
2.Duncan Law (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Wieland (MID)
6
6.Youl El Khebir (MID)
8
7.Alec Morrison (MID)
6
8.Andy Inglis (MID)
6
9.Craig Campbell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.David Strachan (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Niven (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Oliveira (DEF)
0
14.Duncan Collins (ATT)
0