Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     MontroseMontrose
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Avril ArroyoA. Arroyo73
G
1captain
G
73Igor BoksicI. Boksic
Tobias SammerT. Sammer76
D
2
D
62Paul McallisterP. Mcallister
Garba NwakireG. Nwakire85
D
3
D
62David McNeillD. McNeill
Jack MolenaarJ. Molenaar78
D
4
D
63Billy DickovB. Dickov
Sven OoijerS. Ooijer76
D
5
M
67Alec BremnerA. Bremner
Paul HendryP. Hendry79
M
6
M
64Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin77
M
7
M
62Scott DickovS. Dickov
Scott BremnerS. Bremner83
M
8
M
71Neil BremnerN. Bremner
Zeljko MilosevicZ. Milosevic78
A
9
A
67Billy McStayB. McStay
Ricardo BentoR. Bento86
A
captain10
A
65Matt HendryM. Hendry
Daniel CorstanjeD. Corstanje76
A
11
A
74Scott NivenS. Niven
 
David BoothD. Booth38
D
12
D
62Colin DickovC. Dickov
Alex WhiteA. White34
M
13
M
65Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Losseni DianéL. Diané30
A
14
A
59Steve MaximianoS. Maximiano

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Montrose. A crowd of 18,910 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Netzer.


0.00
The first half starts with Montrose kicking off!
2.01
Billy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Callum Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Callum Naysmith threads the ball through to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Some good footwork from Scott Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.27
Scott Bremner sees Zeljko Milosevic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zeljko Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.17
Garba Nwakire chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Igor Boksic who gathers it comfortably.
12.19
Billy Dickov clumsily knocks into Ricardo Bento. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.08
Scott Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hendry collects the pass. Matt Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. Avril Arroyo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.51
Garba Nwakire sees space and advances. Garba Nwakire brings the ball forward. Garba Nwakire shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.07
Billy Dickov makes a high pass forward. Scott Dickov shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Scott Dickov threads a neat ball through to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry shoots from distance but somehow Avril Arroyo manages to keep it out.
18.44
Alec Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.13
Callum Naysmith threads the ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
24.17
Paul Hopkin plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
32.37
Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.21
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Corstanje collects the pass. Daniel Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Igor Boksic punches it away to safety.
40.35
Callum Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry runs straight at the defence! Matt Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Sven Ooijer happens to be in the right place to block it.
44.45
Garba Nwakire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry sees Daniel Corstanje in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
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. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
48.57
Scott Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Dickov shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
49.26
Paul Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
54.33
David McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. David McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Billy McStay collects the pass. Billy McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.01
David McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Neil Bremner who brings the ball under control. Neil Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Avril Arroyo. Excellent save.
57.54
Scott Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Sammer.
59.41
Paul Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Igor Boksic picks it out of the air!
61.27
David McNeill catches Ricardo Bento on the ankles. David McNeill is warned by the referee! Ricardo Bento runs off the knock.
65.53
Tobias Sammer sees Paul Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hendry makes a high pass forward. Daniel Corstanje shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Daniel Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic directs the ball goalwards with his head but David McNeill is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
71.20
Daniel Corstanje barges into Paul Mcallister. Daniel Corstanje is given a warning by the referee! Paul Mcallister gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.46
David McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hendry collects the pass. Matt Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Ooijer.
81.17
Garba Nwakire threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
85.13
Paul Hopkin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
With imagination, Garba Nwakire plays the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Montrose
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
27.4%
44.2%
28.4%

Scorers
Ricardo Bento 4, 44
Zeljko Milosevic 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Bento of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Avril Arroyo (GK)
7
2.Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3.Garba Nwakire (DEF)
7
4.Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
5.Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6.Paul Hendry (MID)
7
7.Paul Hopkin (MID)
7
8.Scott Bremner (MID)
7
9.Zeljko Milosevic (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ricardo Bento (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
7
 
12.David Booth (DEF)
0
13.Alex White (MID)
0
14.Losseni Diané (ATT)
0

1.Igor Boksic (GK)
8
2.Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.David McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Billy Dickov (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Alec Bremner (MID)
6
6.Callum Naysmith (MID)
6
7.Scott Dickov (MID)
7
8.Neil Bremner (MID)
6
9.Billy McStay (ATT)
6
10.Matt Hendry (ATT)
7
11.Scott Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Dickov (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Mckinlay (MID)
0
14.Steve Maximiano (ATT)
0