Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Queen of the SouthQueen of the South
James MorrisonJames Morrison Steve Little Steve Little
Copain SchultzC. Schultz73
G
1
G
65John HopkinJ. Hopkin
Duncan GlassD. Glass83
D
2
D
69Eduardo HelgueraE. Helguera
Don GlassD. Glass74
D
3
D
68Garry Van Der DoelenG. Van Der Doelen
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill74
D
4captain
D
62Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Scott InglisS. Inglis85
M
5
D
44Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Niccolo WrightN. Wright77
M
captain6
M
70Joe CaluwéJ. Caluwé
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin72
M
7
M
60Gavin GascoigneG. Gascoigne
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie79
M
8
M
68Roberto TavaresR. Tavares
Billy WhiteB. White74
A
9
A
67Vincenzo De SanzoV. De Sanzo
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf72
A
10
A
66Romarin SongR. Song
Dennis WilliamsonD. Williamson73
A
11
A
65Rafael MonteroR. Montero
 
Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso74
D
12
M
69Julian SuarezJ. Suarez
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish67
M
13
A
45Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson70
A
14
D
68Julian ThomsonJ. Thomson

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 18,892 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.


0.00
Queen of the South get the match underway!
3.08
Gavin McNeill makes a simple pass to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
6.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Niccolo Wright plays the ball forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Helguera.
14.58
Romarin Song flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo De Sanzo controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo De Sanzo lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.51
Don Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
24.33
Paul Ritchie clumsily knocks into Dennis Williamson. Paul Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Williamson runs off the knock.
27.59
Garry Van Der Doelen sweeps the ball long. Romarin Song shoots from 20 yards. Copain Schultz gets down and covers it.
32.07
Don Glass darts forward. Don Glass whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
33.45
Stuart Hopkin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White heads the ball goalwards. John Hopkin comfortably punches it away to safety.
34.45
With vision, Gavin Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé shoots from distance but it flies wide!
38.51
Don Glass sees Niccolo Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Wright shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
39.22
Stuart Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright whips in a cross ball towards Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Garry Van Der Doelen is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
40.42
Scott Inglis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Billy White shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.03
Gavin Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Song. Romarin Song sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
51.16
Gavin Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo De Sanzo controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo De Sanzo rushes past Gavin McNeill! Vincenzo De Sanzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Copain Schultz gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
53.31
With great vision, Stuart McGrory plays the ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song shoots from outside the area but Copain Schultz is on top of it.
54.52
Duncan Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Stuart Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
55.25
Niccolo Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. John Hopkin picks it out of the air!
59.32
With vision, Stuart Hopkin laces a through ball forward to Billy White. Billy White edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy White provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but John Hopkin reads it well. Fabulous stop!
60.21
Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Duncan Thomson replacing Rodney Seedorf .
65.46
Duncan Glass threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.41
Stuart Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Thomson who takes it down. Duncan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White makes a looping header on goal. John Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
72.04
Gavin Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Romarin Song. Romarin Song shoots from 20 yards but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
73.49
Stuart McGrory plays the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares makes a probing pass to Gavin Gascoigne. Gavin Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.27
Gavin McNeill threads a neat ball through to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin threads the ball through to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.55
Roberto Tavares makes a probing pass to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares makes a deft header. The ball comes off Gavin McNeill and the loose ball is cleared up field.
78.23
Garry Van Der Doelen threads the ball through to Joe Caluwé. Joe Caluwé hits a low pass to Romarin Song. Romarin Song shoots from 25 yards. Copain Schultz gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
81.46
Rafael Montero receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Tavares. Rafael Montero darts forward. Rafael Montero whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Song. Romarin Song outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Copain Schultz!
83.11
Gavin McNeill hits a low pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin makes a simple pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Helguera.
84.15
Niccolo Wright passes the ball forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.21
Gavin McNeill takes it forward alone. Gavin McNeill sees Scott Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. John Hopkin picks it out of the air!
90.00
Paul Ritchie sweeps the ball up the wings. Gavin Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Queen of the South
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%

Scorers
Stuart Hopkin 84
Romarin Song 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Hopkin of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Copain Schultz (GK)
8
2.Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
3.Don Glass (DEF)
7
4.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
7
5.Scott Inglis (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Wright (MID)
8
7.Stuart Hopkin (MID)goal scored
9
8.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Billy White (ATT)
6
10.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Williamson (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
0
13.Paul Dalglish (MID)
0
14.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
6

1.John Hopkin (GK)
8
2.Eduardo Helguera (DEF)
6
3.Garry Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
4.Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Joe Caluwé (MID)
6
7.Gavin Gascoigne (MID)
7
8.Roberto Tavares (MID)
6
9.Vincenzo De Sanzo (ATT)
6
10.Romarin Song (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rafael Montero (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Suarez (MID)
0
13.Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
0
14.Julian Thomson (DEF)
0