Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Copain SchultzC. Schultz73
G
1
G
63Dominic MasonD. Mason
Duncan GlassD. Glass83
D
2
D
71Antonio GomezA. Gomez
Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot71
D
3
D
71Tommaso BaldiniT. Baldini
Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso74
D
4
D
68Luis FariaL. Faria
Johny HeurtebisJ. Heurtebis66
M
5
M
75Callum BurleyC. Burley
Enzo PanucciE. Panucci68
M
captain6
M
73Elena SuarezE. Suarez
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin72
M
7
M
72Guido TagliaferriG. Tagliaferri
Ross TilerR. Tiler70
M
8captain
M
53Kevin DavidsonK. Davidson
Billy WhiteB. White74
A
9
A
72Tomás JiménezT. Jiménez
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson70
A
10
A
71Ernest van der HoekE. van der Hoek
Stephen RaeS. Rae69
A
11
A
69Stephen DalglishS. Dalglish
 
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill74
D
12
D
66Lennart SchumacherL. Schumacher
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish67
M
13
A
65Alfredo GaladamesA. Galadames
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf72
A
14
A
65Richard JamesR. James

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 17,290 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.


0.00
The first half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
3.12
Elena Suarez sees Tomás Jiménez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomás Jiménez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Copain Schultz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.13
Kevin Davidson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez knocks the ball into the box. Guido Tagliaferri rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.54
Atam Melchiot catches Ernest van der Hoek on the ankles. The referee brings Atam Melchiot to one side and gives him a warning! Ernest van der Hoek stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.50
Guido Tagliaferri sees Kevin Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Copain Schultz.
10.46
Kevin Davidson takes a quick corner, playing it short to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez flicks the ball on with his first touch. Kevin Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
15.38
With great vision, Ross Tiler plays the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Gomez.
16.24
Guido Tagliaferri flicks a high pass forward. Callum Burley collects the pass. Callum Burley shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
18.51
Atam Melchiot clumsily knocks into Stephen Dalglish. Atam Melchiot is warned by the referee again! Stephen Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.41
Guido Tagliaferri flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Dalglish who takes it down. Stephen Dalglish shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.48
Tommaso Baldini flicks a high ball forward to Elena Suarez who takes it down. Elena Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez lofts in a cross ball towards Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guido Tagliaferri!
32.54
Luis Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.19
Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Billy White collects the pass. Billy White makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Dominic Mason!
34.06
Atam Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
36.03
Ross Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Thomson controls it well on his chest. Duncan Thomson shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.14
Tomás Jiménez flicks a high pass forward. Ernest van der Hoek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernest van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.08
Enzo Panucci flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Rae controls it well on his chest. Stephen Rae shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Tomás Jiménez clumsily knocks into Enzo Panucci. The referee warns Tomás Jiménez to calm down! Enzo Panucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
48.39
Ross Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Hopkin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dominic Mason picks it out of the air!
51.16
Duncan Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johny Heurtebis. Johny Heurtebis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.57
Jean-Philippe Belloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.33
Tommaso Baldini flicks a high pass forward. Ernest van der Hoek controls it well on his chest. Ernest van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.59
Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Rodney Seedorf replacing Duncan Thomson .Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Richard James replacing Stephen Dalglish .
61.69
Enzo Panucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Rae. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Rae connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.20
Luis Faria makes a simple pass to Callum Burley. Callum Burley makes a simple pass to Kevin Davidson. Kevin Davidson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.20
Tommaso Baldini knocks the ball forward to Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball towards Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.43
Antonio Gomez barges into Stephen Rae. Antonio Gomez is warned by the referee! Stephen Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.31
Duncan Glass flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Hopkin collects the pass. Stuart Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Dominic Mason manages to keep it out.
77.01
Ernest van der Hoek knocks the ball forward to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.05
Atam Melchiot flicks the ball to his team mate, Johny Heurtebis. Johny Heurtebis sees Stephen Rae just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Rae tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.46
Tommaso Baldini surges forward with the ball. Tommaso Baldini passes the ball forward to Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri runs straight at the defence! Guido Tagliaferri comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Copain Schultz had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
87.56
Kevin Davidson threads the ball through to Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Glass.
89.08
Enzo Panucci sees Stephen Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Gomez.
90.00
Duncan Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler sees Rodney Seedorf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodney Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! A hattrick! A roar errupts from the crowd urging their team on!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%

Scorers
Stephen Rae 62, 78, 90
Stephen Dalglish 22
Guido Tagliaferri 26, 83
Tomás Jiménez 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guido Tagliaferri of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Copain Schultz (GK)
6
2.Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
3.Atam Melchiot (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
6
5.Johny Heurtebis (MID)
6
6.Enzo Panucci (MID)
6
7.Stuart Hopkin (MID)
6
8.Ross Tiler (MID)
6
9.Billy White (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Rae (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
0
13.Paul Dalglish (MID)
0
14.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
6

1.Dominic Mason (GK)
7
2.Antonio Gomez (DEF)
5
3.Tommaso Baldini (DEF)
7
4.Luis Faria (DEF)
6
5.Callum Burley (MID)
6
6.Elena Suarez (MID)
6
7.Guido Tagliaferri (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Kevin Davidson (MID)
6
9.Tomás Jiménez (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ernest van der Hoek (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Lennart Schumacher (DEF)
0
13.Alfredo Galadames (ATT)
0
14.Richard James (ATT)
6