Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Copain SchultzC. Schultz74
G
1
G
64Terry OwenT. Owen
Duncan GlassD. Glass85
D
2
D
69Chritophe LaslandesC. Laslandes
Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso74
D
3
D
69Callum McNeillC. McNeill
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill75
D
4
D
67Julian HierroJ. Hierro
Scott InglisS. Inglis88
M
5captain
D
65Robert RizaR. Riza
Niccolo WrightN. Wright79
M
6
M
71Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Elena SuarezE. Suarez76
M
7
M
69Stanley SmitheS. Smithe
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie82
M
8
M
68Jeremy LevintskyJ. Levintsky
Billy WhiteB. White76
A
9
A
72Nicolas ZimmermannN. Zimmermann
Andri Már SverrissonA. Sverrisson80
A
captain10
A
69Alun ShiltonA. Shilton
Meziane ZeraraM. Zerara78
A
11
A
68Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
 
Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot72
D
12
M
67Rodolfo DiezR. Diez
Hauke RöslerH. Rösler81
M
13
M
66Ross SharpeR. Sharpe
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf73
A
14
D
65Patrick LaverP. Laver

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 20,917 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Davidson.


0.00
Raith Rovers get the match underway!
6.56
Andri Már Sverrisson kicks a strong pass forward to Billy White. Billy White shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
8.21
Gavin McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Billy White. Billy White shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.46
Elena Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Terry Owen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.31
Jean-Philippe Belloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.37
Kevin Strachan barges into Dominic Ritchie. Kevin Strachan is shown the yellow card! Dominic Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.30
Elena Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Andri Már Sverrisson who takes it down. Andri Már Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.59
Duncan Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.10
Kevin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Gavin McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Mckinlay. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.24
Chritophe Laslandes makes a simple pass to Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky decides to run forward with the ball. Jeremy Levintsky advances inside the box! Jeremy Levintsky muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Copain Schultz reads it well. Good save!
36.33
Elena Suarez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball towards Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara makes a deft header. Terry Owen manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.57
Elena Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Terry Owen is on top of it.
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. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
47.34
Kevin Mckinlay hacks Duncan Glass from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.26
Duncan Glass makes a probing pass to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Billy White who takes it down. Billy White whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head. Terry Owen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.09
Stanley Smithe passes the ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Zimmermann and advances towards the goal... Kevin Mckinlay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Copain Schultz had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
57.38
Alun Shilton sees Nicolas Zimmermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Zimmermann whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.47
Dominic Ritchie plays the ball forward to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara knocks in a cross ball towards Billy White. With a superhuman jump, Billy White connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Terry Owen.
62.33
Dominic Ritchie takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.21
Elena Suarez makes a simple pass to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.43
Elena Suarez hits a low pass to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Terry Owen!
71.42
Showing composure, Robert Riza laces a weighted ball forward to Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky threads a neat ball through to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton shoots from 20 yards but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
72.11
Jean-Philippe Belloso knocks the ball forward to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Billy White. Billy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Some silky footwork from Meziane Zerara provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.41
Scott Inglis sees space and advances. Scott Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White connects with a diving header but somehow Terry Owen manages to keep it out.
75.57
Duncan Glass comes in with a late challenge on Alun Shilton. The referee calls over Duncan Glass and warns him to calm down! Alun Shilton runs off the knock.
77.25
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Rodolfo Diez replacing Callum McNeill .
78.33
Kevin Strachan surges forward with the ball. Kevin Strachan shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.16
Gavin McNeill plays the ball forward to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Terry Owen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
84.13
Dominic Ritchie takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alun Shilton jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
89.30
Rodolfo Diez barges into Gavin McNeill. The referee calls over Rodolfo Diez and shows him a yellow card! Gavin McNeill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
22.7%
46.7%
30.7%

Scorers
Niccolo Wright 63
Kevin Mckinlay 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Terry Owen of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Copain Schultz (GK)
6
2.Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
3.Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
6
4.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
7
5.Scott Inglis (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Wright (MID)goal scored
9
7.Elena Suarez (MID)
7
8.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Billy White (ATT)
8
10.Andri Már Sverrisson (ATT)
6
11.Meziane Zerara (ATT)
6
 
12.Atam Melchiot (DEF)
0
13.Hauke Rösler (MID)
0
14.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
0

1.Terry Owen (GK)
9
2.Chritophe Laslandes (DEF)
6
3.Callum McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Julian Hierro (DEF)
6
5.Robert Riza (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)yellow card
6
7.Stanley Smithe (MID)
6
8.Jeremy Levintsky (MID)
7
9.Nicolas Zimmermann (ATT)
6
10.Alun Shilton (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Rodolfo Diez (MID)yellow card
5
13.Ross Sharpe (MID)
0
14.Patrick Laver (DEF)
0