Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 65 | | Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | ||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Brian Sharpe | B. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | David Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Neil James | N. James | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 |  | Anthony Suker | A. Suker | |||||||||
| Gary Telfer | G. Telfer | | 46 | D | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 59 | M | | | 7 | | M | 59 |  | Jonas Sachs | J. Sachs | ||||||||
| Kevin Greig | K. Greig | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Gavin Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Kevin Gemmill | K. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Franco Zanoncelli | F. Zanoncelli |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Alec Law | A. Law | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Colin Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Matt Telfer | M. Telfer | | 55 | M | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Lomano Lawton | L. Lawton | |||||||||
| Ronnie Hesp | R. Hesp |  | 52 | G | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Kevin Mccall | K. Mccall | |||||||||
| Stuart Collins | S. Collins | | 49 | M | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Fabio Cozzi | F. Cozzi | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 4,444 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0Cowdenbeath kick off!
3.03
0-0Kevin Greig flicks a high ball forward to David Mckinlay who takes it down. David Mckinlay shoots from distance. Solid save from Scott Ferguson. What a great pair of hands!
6.22
0-0Stuart Rae flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Sachs who brings the ball under control. Jonas Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hopkin. Colin Hopkin powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.09
0-0David Cleland hacks David Mckinlay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.49
With imagination, Kevin Greig plays the ball forward to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
28.17
Franco Zanoncelli passes the ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson rushes past Anthony Suker! Colin Davidson tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
33.43
David Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Colin Davidson who takes it down. Colin Davidson threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
36.48
0-0Colin Hopkin clumsily knocks into Craig Souness. Colin Hopkin is given a warning by the referee! Craig Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.39
Kevin Greig flicks a high ball forward to David Mckinlay who takes it down. David Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
40.55
0-1Jonas Sachs makes a probing pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmill who takes it down. Kevin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Sachs. Jonas Sachs knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. 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. Cowdenbeath have changed their lineup with Fabio Cozzi replacing Colin Hopkin.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
49.21
Kevin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Zanoncelli. Franco Zanoncelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
51.24
Neil James threads a neat ball through to Craig Souness. Craig Souness passes the ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
53.45
Franco Zanoncelli barges into Stuart Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.45
0-1Raith Rovers are keeping most of the possession.
54.23
0-1Gary Telfer threads the ball through to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.54
Jonas Sachs knocks the ball forward to Fabio Cozzi. Fabio Cozzi threads the ball through into the box. Callum Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.58
0-1Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Lomano Lawton replacing Anthony Suker .
65.38
0-1Neil James advances with the ball. Neil James skips past David Cleland! David Cleland catches Neil James on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.04
Jonas Sachs sees Fabio Cozzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Cozzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Glass who gathers it comfortably.
71.36
Craig Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franco Zanoncelli. Franco Zanoncelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
73.15
Craig Souness threads the ball through to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig plays a quick one-two with Colin Davidson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Greig provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.05
Neil James knocks the ball to his team mate, David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig threads the ball through into the box. Alec Law makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
81.36
Kevin Greig makes a probing pass to Alec Law. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Colin Davidson. With a superhuman jump, Colin Davidson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Scott Ferguson!
83.34
Franco Zanoncelli flicks a high ball forward to Colin Davidson who takes it down. Colin Davidson cuts inside the box! Colin Davidson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.11
Jonas Sachs passes the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill makes a probing pass to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%
Scorers
| Jonas Sachs 41 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Sachs of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stuart Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Greig (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Franco Zanoncelli (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Alec Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ronnie Hesp (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Scott Ferguson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Cleland (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Anthony Suker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonas Sachs (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Gavin Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Gemmill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Hopkin (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Lomano Lawton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Mccall (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabio Cozzi (ATT) | 6 | |