Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 18,901 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
0-0Jeremy Levintsky flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree plays the ball forward to Stanley Smithe who has made a great run into the box. Stanley Smithe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Copain Schultz!
6.26
0-0Stanley Smithe clumsily knocks into Jean-Philippe Belloso. Stanley Smithe is shown the yellow card! Jean-Philippe Belloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.58
0-0Don Glass passes the ball forward to Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Callum McNeill is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
10.33
0-1Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.58
Don Glass flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Rösler collects the pass. Hauke Rösler plays the ball forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Terry Owen.
22.53
0-1Don Glass flicks a high pass forward to Neil Bremner who brings the ball under control. Neil Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum McNeill.
24.15
0-1Don Glass knocks the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson threads a neat ball through to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.38
0-1Stanley Smithe darts forward. Stanley Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Strachan but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.19
Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.17
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe sees space and advances. Stanley Smithe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sjaak Koster is offside!
33.08
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.37
Stanley Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Alun Shilton who brings the ball under control. Alun Shilton knocks the ball forward, putting Jeremy Levintsky through on goal. Jeremy Levintsky rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.02
Hauke Rösler makes a simple pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
48.05
Stephen Ball threads a neat ball through to Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree makes a beautiful solo run. Dirk Van Der Ree plays a quick one-two with Sjaak Koster and rushes in on goal... Dirk Van Der Ree muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.57
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe plays a scrappy one-two with Dirk Van Der Ree and advances towards the goal... Stanley Smithe rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.52
Niccolo Wright hits a low pass to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.33
2-1Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Billy White replacing Duncan Thomson .
61.34
Neil Bremner sees Hauke Rösler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hauke Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Terry Owen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.19
Stanley Smithe hits a low pass to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
69.27
Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Alun Shilton controls it well on his chest. Alun Shilton shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
71.47
Dennis Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Terry Owen had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
77.38
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Jocelyn Agathe replacing Callum McNeill .
79.17
Don Glass sees a break and surges forward. Don Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
81.31
Don Glass receives the ball from a throw-in from Jean-Philippe Belloso. Don Glass launches a long ball forward into the other half. Rodney Seedorf shoots from 20 yards but Terry Owen reads it well. Well saved!
83.24
Neil Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.35
2-3Stephen Ball clumsily knocks into Dennis Williamson. Stephen Ball is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Williamson runs off the knock.
87.24
Duncan Glass hits a low pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Hierro.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%
Scorers
| Jeremy Levintsky 38 Dirk Van Der Ree 48 | Rodney Seedorf 10, 71 Niccolo Wright 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodney Seedorf of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Terry Owen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chritophe Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stanley Smithe (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jeremy Levintsky (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Dirk Van Der Ree (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sjaak Koster (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alun Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jocelyn Agathe (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Diez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mike Newby (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Wright (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Hauke Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dominic Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rodney Seedorf (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Duncan Thomson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dennis Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Tiler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |