Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Copain SchultzC. Schultz74
G
1
G
67Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Duncan GlassD. Glass85
D
2
D
70Antonio CamposA. Campos
Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso74
D
3
D
69Alec NivenA. Niven
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill75
D
4
D
68Ruby LarrieuR. Larrieu
Scott InglisS. Inglis88
M
5
M
77Kemal FentonK. Fenton
Niccolo WrightN. Wright79
M
6
M
69Antonio RegoA. Rego
Elena SuarezE. Suarez76
M
7captain
M
65Petri JongsmaP. Jongsma
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie82
M
8
M
63Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Billy WhiteB. White76
A
9
A
69Neil SullivanN. Sullivan
Andri Már SverrissonA. Sverrisson80
A
captain10
A
50Adolfo PenaA. Pena
Meziane ZeraraM. Zerara78
A
11
A
47Fabian CarbajalF. Carbajal
 
Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot72
D
12
D
66Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes
Hauke RöslerH. Rösler81
M
13
G
64Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf73
A
14
D
63Gareth SheringhamG. Sheringham

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 20,922 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David White.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
4.40
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Billy White who brings the ball under control. Billy White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Niven.
6.54
Duncan Glass threads a neat ball through to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson runs straight at the defence! Andri Már Sverrisson tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alec Niven.
14.09
Andri Már Sverrisson threads a neat ball through to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
15.13
Niccolo Wright threads a neat ball through to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.49
Antonio Rego makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Rego shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Copain Schultz smothers it!
26.14
Elena Suarez sees Billy White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy White finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
27.23
Dominic Ritchie hits a low pass to Billy White. Billy White plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Inglis and advances towards the goal... Billy White strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Eduardo Calvo is on top of his game. Great save!
28.52
Niccolo Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball towards Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara makes a deft header but somehow Eduardo Calvo manages to keep it out.
30.05
Ruby Larrieu comes in with a late challenge on Meziane Zerara. The referee calls over Ruby Larrieu and shows him a yellow card! Meziane Zerara grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.49
Gavin McNeill darts forward. Gavin McNeill passes the ball forward to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
34.55
Scott Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Meziane Zerara who takes it down. Meziane Zerara edges inside the box! Meziane Zerara makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.42
Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward. Meziane Zerara controls it well on his chest. Meziane Zerara whips in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. With a superhuman jump, Andri Már Sverrisson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eduardo Calvo manages to gather it effortlessly.
40.15
Jean-Philippe Belloso laces a weighted ball forward to Billy White. Billy White lofts in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.35
Antonio Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle have changed their lineup with Stephen Mcinnes replacing Antonio Campos, Colin Campbell replacing Neil Sullivan and Gareth Sheringham replacing Fabian Carbajal. The Partick Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
47.39
Alec Niven catches Billy White on the ankles. Alec Niven is shown the yellow card! Billy White stretches but gets up unharmed.
47.39
Free kick to Raith Rovers just outside the area...
48.22
Andri Már Sverrisson takes a stuttering run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
51.42
Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
53.05
Petri Jongsma clumsily knocks into Niccolo Wright. The referee calls over Petri Jongsma and warns him to calm down! Niccolo Wright runs off the knock.
55.49
Ruby Larrieu flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Sheringham collects the pass. Gareth Sheringham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.32
Jean-Philippe Belloso chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez sees Billy White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy White whips in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
61.39
Adolfo Pena hacks Duncan Glass from behind! The referee warns Adolfo Pena to calm down! Duncan Glass runs off the knock.
63.26
Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Wright who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Wright tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
65.16
Duncan Glass threads the ball through to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson passes the ball forward but Meziane Zerara is offside!
72.11
Gavin McNeill threads a neat ball through to Duncan Glass. Duncan Glass threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Stephen Mcinnes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
79.13
Stuart Morrison makes a probing pass to Gareth Sheringham. Gareth Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.21
Jean-Philippe Belloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill threads the ball through to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
83.38
Kemal Fenton catches Gavin McNeill on the ankles. The referee warns Kemal Fenton to calm down! Gavin McNeill runs off the knock.
87.12
Kemal Fenton threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Partick Thistle
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.8%
26.2%
Play Area
26.2%
42.5%
31.2%

Scorers
Meziane Zerara 35

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Calvo of Partick Thistle

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

1.Eduardo Calvo (GK)
9
2.Antonio Campos (DEF)
6
3.Alec Niven (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Ruby Larrieu (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Kemal Fenton (MID)
6
6.Antonio Rego (MID)
6
7.Petri Jongsma (MID)
5
8.Stuart Morrison (MID)
6
9.Neil Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Adolfo Pena (ATT)
5
11.Fabian Carbajal (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Mcinnes (DEF)
6
13.Colin Campbell (GK)
6
14.Gareth Sheringham (DEF)
6