Match Report
Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ![]() | ![]() | Peterhead | Peterhead | ||||||||||||||||
Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin | ![]() | 47 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 55 | ![]() | Alec Rae | A. Rae | |||||||||
Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | ![]() | 47 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 50 | ![]() | Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | |||||||||
Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | ![]() | 43 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | D | 50 | ![]() | Neil Morrison | N. Morrison | ||||||||
Billy Meiklejohn | B. Meiklejohn | ![]() | 36 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 43 | ![]() | David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | ![]() | 52 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 39 | ![]() | Stuart Gallacher | S. Gallacher | |||||||||
Dominic Burley | D. Burley | ![]() | 50 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Don Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | ![]() | 40 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 53 | ![]() | Tomas Fernandes | T. Fernandes | |||||||||
Billy Hansen | B. Hansen | ![]() | 39 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 44 | ![]() | Dominic Young | D. Young | |||||||||
Gary Telfer | G. Telfer | ![]() | 48 | A | ![]() | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 61 | ![]() | Gavin Niven | G. Niven | ||||||||
John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | ![]() | 46 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 42 | ![]() | Craig Burley | C. Burley | |||||||||
Stephen James | S. James | ![]() | 38 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 40 | ![]() | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
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Callum Glass | C. Glass | ![]() | 46 | G | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 44 | ![]() | Don Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ![]() | 41 | G | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | G | 40 | ![]() | John Hopkin | J. Hopkin | |||||||||
Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | ![]() | 38 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | G | 40 | ![]() | Stephen Dickov | S. Dickov |
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 2,982 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
6.10
Alex Inglis barges into David Naysmith. Alex Inglis is warned by the referee! David Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.31
David Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Niven who gracefully takes it down. Gavin Niven skips past Richard Henderson! Some good footwork from Gavin Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.12
Richard Henderson makes a simple pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.14
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.50
Duncan Ferguson hits a low pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer controls it well on his chest. Gary Telfer shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.02
Dominic Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James advances inside the box! Stephen James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
30.17
Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Young collects the pass. Dominic Young sees space and advances. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Henderson.
34.58
Craig Burley barges into Duncan Ferguson. Craig Burley is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Ferguson runs off the knock.
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. Peterhead have changed their lineup with John Hopkin replacing David Naysmith and Stephen Dickov replacing Gary Mccall. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Peterhead kick off the second half!
51.48
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Stephen James collects the pass. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Morrison.
53.17
Alex Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen James. Stephen James finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alec Rae!
57.11
With vision, Dominic Young plays the ball forward to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven passes the ball forward to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
67.03
Dominic Young makes a probing pass to Craig Burley. Craig Burley whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
69.12
Neil Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Burley who brings the ball under control. Dominic Burley threads the ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. With a superhuman jump, Gary Telfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
72.27
Alex Inglis takes it forward alone. Alex Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Don Mason manages to keep it out.
77.49
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Burley collects the pass. Dominic Burley knocks the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.20
Billy Hansen hacks John Hopkin from behind! The referee calls over Billy Hansen and shows him a yellow card! John Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.15
John Hopkin brings the ball forward. John Hopkin makes an attacking run forward. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Fernandes plays the ball forward to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.18
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith collects the pass. John Naysmith shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
24.6%
40.6%
34.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Niven of Peterhead |
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) | 6 | |
7. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Billy Hansen (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
9. | Gary Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | John Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Stephen James (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Callum Glass (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Garry Naysmith (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Billy McGrory (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Alec Rae (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Richard Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Neil Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | David Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stuart Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Don Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Tomas Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Dominic Young (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Gavin Niven (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Craig Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Gary Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Don Mason (MID) | 6 | |
13. | John Hopkin (GK) | 7 | |
14. | Stephen Dickov (GK) | 6 |