Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     St MirrenSt Mirren
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Ian Donaldson Ian Donaldson
Garry BuskermolenG. Buskermolen77
G
1
G
68Tiago MoreiraT. Moreira
Tobias SammerT. Sammer76
D
2
D
73David PerryD. Perry
Arek GadochaA. Gadocha76
D
3
D
69Eddy AlbieriE. Albieri
Garba NwakireG. Nwakire85
D
4
D
69Julian WalterJ. Walter
Sven OoijerS. Ooijer76
D
5
D
67Neil EvansN. Evans
Paul HendryP. Hendry80
M
6captain
M
82Callum NivenC. Niven
Pascal PalumboP. Palumbo83
M
7
M
73Seyni MoustaïdS. Moustaïd
Scott BremnerS. Bremner83
M
8
A
73Ciro ColaconeC. Colacone
Martin BrehmeM. Brehme83
A
9
A
73Darren FletcherD. Fletcher
Ricardo BentoR. Bento86
A
captain10
A
68Vicente AguirreV. Aguirre
Elena RedondoE. Redondo82
A
11
A
73Eric EduseiE. Edusei
 
Billy GreigB. Greig71
D
12
G
46Don DickovD. Dickov
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin78
M
13
D
45Neil GoughN. Gough
Daniel CorstanjeD. Corstanje76
A
14
M
66Simon WeberS. Weber

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 19,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
4.45
Callum Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone makes a probing pass between the defence to Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Garry Buskermolen gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
8.16
Garba Nwakire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner takes it forward alone. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Tiago Moreira. Excellent save.
9.38
Paul Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Elena Redondo who takes it down. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Walter.
10.46
Paul Hendry threads the ball through to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Tiago Moreira smothers it!
16.58
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Elena Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Tiago Moreira.
18.47
Pascal Palumbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
22.19
Garba Nwakire makes a probing pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Bento whips in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.08
Callum Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher shoots from 20 yards. Garry Buskermolen gets down and covers it.
36.51
Pascal Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme heads the ball goalwards. Tiago Moreira manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Julian Walter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seyni Moustaïd. Seyni Moustaïd flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei puts a great ball through. Vicente Aguirre runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
47.26
Neil Evans threads a neat ball through to Seyni Moustaïd. Seyni Moustaïd flicks a high pass forward to Darren Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Darren Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
51.09
Seyni Moustaïd catches Paul Hendry on the ankles. The referee brings Seyni Moustaïd to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.40
David Perry clumsily knocks into Ricardo Bento. The referee calls over David Perry and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Bento gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.07
Eddy Albieri passes the ball forward to Seyni Moustaïd. Seyni Moustaïd threads a neat ball through to Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.44
Sven Ooijer decides to run forward with the ball. Sven Ooijer kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Tiago Moreira keeps it out!
63.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Seyni Moustaïd plays the ball forward to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei rushes past Arek Gadocha! Eric Edusei comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.38
Paul Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Tiago Moreira gets down and covers it.
66.38
Pascal Palumbo catches Julian Walter on the ankles. The referee warns Pascal Palumbo to calm down! Julian Walter stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.57
Tobias Sammer plays a long ball forward. Ricardo Bento whips in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme whips the ball goalwards with his head. Tiago Moreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.38
With a delightful solo run, Pascal Palumbo stretches the opposition's defence. Pascal Palumbo plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Brehme and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pascal Palumbo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Tiago Moreira!
72.11
Ciro Colacone barges into Arek Gadocha. The referee warns Ciro Colacone to calm down! Arek Gadocha gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.53
Elena Redondo hacks Eddy Albieri from behind! Elena Redondo is given a warning by the referee! Eddy Albieri runs off the knock.
78.01
Scott Bremner surges forward with the ball. Scott Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tiago Moreira punches it away to safety.
81.51
Pascal Palumbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento whips in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Tiago Moreira.
83.42
Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Pascal Palumbo plays it out to the edge of the box. Neil Evans gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
85.40
Neil Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Seyni Moustaïd. Seyni Moustaïd flicks a high pass forward. Darren Fletcher controls it well on his chest. Darren Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Sven Ooijer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
89.13
Sven Ooijer comes in with a late challenge on Eric Edusei. Sven Ooijer is warned by the referee! Eric Edusei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Sven Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Bremner picks a pass forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

St Mirren
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
12
4
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
23.5%
43.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Martin Brehme 18, 68
Elena Redondo 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Brehme of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Garry Buskermolen (GK)
6
2.Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3.Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
4.Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
5.Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6.Paul Hendry (MID)
6
7.Pascal Palumbo (MID)
6
8.Scott Bremner (MID)
7
9.Martin Brehme (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Ricardo Bento (ATT)
8
11.Elena Redondo (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Billy Greig (DEF)
0
13.Paul Hopkin (MID)
0
14.Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
0

1.Tiago Moreira (GK)
8
2.David Perry (DEF)
5
3.Eddy Albieri (DEF)
6
4.Julian Walter (DEF)
6
5.Neil Evans (DEF)
6
6.Callum Niven (MID)
6
7.Seyni Moustaïd (MID)
6
8.Ciro Colacone (ATT)
6
9.Darren Fletcher (ATT)
6
10.Vicente Aguirre (ATT)
6
11.Eric Edusei (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Dickov (GK)
0
13.Neil Gough (DEF)
0
14.Simon Weber (MID)
0