Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 20,840 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell 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 Alec Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell 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 Alec Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off!
2.21
0-0Don Glass comes in with a late challenge on Martin Guerrero Lopez. The referee calls over Don Glass and shows him a yellow card! Martin Guerrero Lopez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.26
0-0Gavin McNeill surges forward with the ball. Gavin McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Gerlach who gathers it comfortably.
9.51
0-0Niccolo Wright takes it forward alone. Niccolo Wright shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Julian Gerlach as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.21
0-0It's a corner kick which Dominic Ritchie takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some silky footwork from Rodney Seedorf provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.10
Arnauld Arcadio clumsily knocks into Don Glass. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Glass gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.22
0-1Hauke Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.02
Arnauld Arcadio flicks a high pass forward. James Maclean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Maclean advances inside the box! James Maclean cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Copain Schultz had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
36.42
1-1Duncan Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.15
Niccolo Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Julian Gerlach manages to gather it.
45.00
1-1Jaouad Balde barges into Gavin McNeill. The referee calls over Jaouad Balde and shows him a yellow card! Gavin McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
49.32
Duncan Glass advances with the ball. Duncan Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.18
Callum Burley chips the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris lofts in a cross ball towards James Maclean. James Maclean makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
59.37
Martin Guerrero Lopez hacks Hauke Rösler from behind! The referee warns Martin Guerrero Lopez to calm down! Hauke Rösler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.45
1-2Motherwell have made a substitution with Fernando Mario Debaets replacing James Maclean .
66.08
1-2Alfredo Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaouad Balde. Jaouad Balde flicks a high pass forward. ƒtienne Maris controls it well on his chest. ƒtienne Maris advances inside the box! Don Glass catches ƒtienne Maris on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
67.42
1-2Gregorio Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mario Debaets controls it well on his chest. Fernando Mario Debaets threads the ball through to ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris threads the ball through to Martin Guerrero Lopez but he's offside!
77.56
Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Seedorf controls it well on his chest. Rodney Seedorf whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
78.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregorio Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets flicks a high pass forward. ƒtienne Maris controls it well on his chest. ƒtienne Maris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.09
Hauke Rösler plays the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White plays a one-two with Dennis Williamson and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy White provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.41
Callum Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Fernando Mario Debaets provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
84.14
Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward to Rodney Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Rodney Seedorf threads the ball through to Dennis Williamson but he's offside!
90.00
Don Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Rösler of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Gerlach (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Arcadio (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Jaouad Balde (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | ƒtienne Maris (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | James Maclean (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Mustapha Karelse (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lars Stiepermann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Debaets (DEF) | 7 | |
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Glass (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Gavin McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Glass (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Scott Inglis (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Niccolo Wright (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hauke Rösler (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Dominic Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodney Seedorf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Dalglish (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |