Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Computer Player Computer Player
Garry BuskermolenG. Buskermolen77
G
1
G
68Raymond LanckohrR. Lanckohr
Tobias SammerT. Sammer76
D
2
D
72Armin FrommA. Fromm
Billy GreigB. Greig71
D
3
D
61Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
Arek GadochaA. Gadocha76
D
4captain
D
58Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Sven OoijerS. Ooijer76
D
5
M
77Willem BuffelW. Buffel
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin78
M
6
M
65David DavidsonD. Davidson
Pascal PalumboP. Palumbo83
M
7
M
57Gavin BoothG. Booth
Scott BremnerS. Bremner83
M
8
M
47Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Martin BrehmeM. Brehme83
A
9
A
64Alec BradyA. Brady
Ricardo BentoR. Bento86
A
captain10
A
63Sebastiao GomesS. Gomes
Elena RedondoE. Redondo82
A
11
A
58Pier G. AtzeniP. Atzeni
 
David BoothD. Booth38
D
12
G
58Duncan McStayD. McStay
Paul HendryP. Hendry80
M
13
D
57Billy RaeB. Rae
Daniel CorstanjeD. Corstanje76
A
14
A
56Richard MortonR. Morton

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 17,543 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hansen.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
Callum Davidson knocks the ball forward to Willem Buffel. Willem Buffel knocks the ball forward to Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Gomes. Sebastiao Gomes makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.33
Willem Buffel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Gomes. Sebastiao Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
14.09
Gavin Booth catches Pascal Palumbo on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Booth and warns him to calm down! Pascal Palumbo runs off the knock.
16.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Sven Ooijer plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Bento who takes it down. Ricardo Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Bremner.
18.49
Billy Greig threads a neat ball through to Pascal Palumbo. Pascal Palumbo threads the ball through to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo passes the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento takes a shot at goal. Raymond Lanckohr gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
22.22
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Bento finds some space and shoots from distance. Raymond Lanckohr gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
26.40
Armin Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to David Davidson. David Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arek Gadocha.
30.15
Alec Brady comes in with a late challenge on Billy Greig. The referee brings Alec Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.18
Arek Gadocha chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Martin Brehme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Brehme shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers 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
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Armin Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Booth. Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Atzeni controls it well on his chest. Pier G. Atzeni shoots from 20 yards but somehow Garry Buskermolen manages to keep it out.
49.44
Paul Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.18
Willem Buffel kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arek Gadocha.
57.28
Arek Gadocha chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elena Redondo!
66.33
Billy Greig advances with the ball. With imagination, Billy Greig plays the ball forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.45
Paul Hopkin hits a low pass to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
73.00
Scott Bremner advances with the ball. Scott Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo heads the ball goalwards. Raymond Lanckohr is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
77.20
David Davidson sees Sebastiao Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Buskermolen.
78.45
Gavin Booth takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Scott Bremner chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
79.45
Billy Greig sees a break and surges forward. Billy Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Davidson.
84.18
Billy Greig runs forward with the ball. Billy Greig sees Martin Brehme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Brehme tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.08
Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Alec Brady hacks Billy Greig from behind! Alec Brady is warned by the referee again! Billy Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Berwick Rangers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
27.5%
43.8%
28.7%

Scorers
Elena Redondo 57, 66, 73
Sebastiao Gomes 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Redondo of Raith Rovers

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

1.Raymond Lanckohr (GK)
6
2.Armin Fromm (DEF)
6
3.Callum Davidson (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Bremner (DEF)
6
5.Willem Buffel (MID)
6
6.David Davidson (MID)
6
7.Gavin Booth (MID)
6
8.Colin McGrory (MID)
6
9.Alec Brady (ATT)
5
10.Sebastiao Gomes (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pier G. Atzeni (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan McStay (GK)
0
13.Billy Rae (DEF)
0
14.Richard Morton (ATT)
0