Match Report


St MirrenSt Mirren     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Elwyn CopeElwyn Cope James Morrison James Morrison
Stuart BradyS. Brady66
G
1
G
74Copain SchultzC. Schultz
Fadel KossogonovF. Kossogonov69
D
2
D
85Duncan GlassD. Glass
Simon GranvilleS. Granville72
D
3
D
74Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso
Yazid BolivardY. Bolivard72
D
4
D
74Don GlassD. Glass
Rafael NavarroR. Navarro69
D
5
M
88Scott InglisS. Inglis
Francisco ReyesF. Reyes72
M
6
M
79Niccolo WrightN. Wright
Scott DalglishS. Dalglish76
M
captain7
M
80Eerik CarlbohmE. Carlbohm
Pedro TorresP. Torres65
A
8
M
82Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie
Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez73
A
9
A
76Billy WhiteB. White
Kevin HendryK. Hendry68
A
10captain
A
80Andri Már SverrissonA. Sverrisson
Don MatteoD. Matteo62
A
11
A
78Meziane ZeraraM. Zerara
 
Enrique GarciaE. Garcia69
D
12
M
76Elena SuarezE. Suarez
Jonas ScholzJ. Scholz71
M
13
M
81Hauke RöslerH. Rösler
Daniel KingD. King69
M
14
A
73Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 20,859 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
3.58
Scott Inglis makes a probing pass to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yazid Bolivard.
8.41
Duncan Glass plays the ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Brady with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
14.21
Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward. Eerik Carlbohm controls it well on his chest. Eerik Carlbohm lofts in a cross ball towards Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stuart Brady didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.31
Niccolo Wright sees Andri Már Sverrisson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.04
Eerik Carlbohm makes a probing pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.51
Eerik Carlbohm threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
28.26
Simon Granville passes the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.52
Scott Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hendry who takes it down. Kevin Hendry plays a one-two with Don Matteo and rushes in on goal... Kevin Hendry cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
39.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Eerik Carlbohm laces a through ball forward to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White powers a header at goal. Stuart Brady comfortably picks it out of the air!
42.46
Yazid Bolivard clumsily knocks into Eerik Carlbohm. Yazid Bolivard is given a warning by the referee! Eerik Carlbohm runs off the knock.
44.14
Yazid Bolivard threads the ball through to Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
St Mirren kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Fadel Kossogonov threads the ball through to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish passes the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Duncan Glass comes in with a late challenge on Don Matteo. Penalty not given!!
51.00
Duncan Glass hits a low pass to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
53.01
Jean-Philippe Belloso threads a neat ball through to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Meziane Zerara. With a superhuman jump, Meziane Zerara connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rafael Navarro is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
54.00
It's a corner kick. Dominic Ritchie loops the ball in to towards the near post. Stuart Brady scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
57.46
Yazid Bolivard makes a probing pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish sees Francisco Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Reyes advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Francisco Reyes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.55
St Mirren have made a substitution with Daniel King replacing Jose Javier Hernandez .
61.60
Eerik Carlbohm flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Stuart Brady manages to keep it out.
65.01
Yazid Bolivard hacks Niccolo Wright from behind! Yazid Bolivard is warned by the referee again! Niccolo Wright gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.58
Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Andri Már Sverrisson collects the pass. Andri Már Sverrisson cuts inside the box! Andri Már Sverrisson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
69.00
Niccolo Wright hits a low pass to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Granville.
71.54
Don Glass surges forward with the ball. Don Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Granville.
72.01
Francisco Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Don Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Matteo shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
77.13
Billy White hacks Simon Granville from behind! The referee warns Billy White to calm down! Simon Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.16
Don Glass takes it forward alone. Don Glass brings the ball forward. Don Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Fadel Kossogonov is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
81.44
Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Reyes collects the pass. Francisco Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres whips the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Torres scores for St Mirren!!
84.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Dalglish plays the ball forward to Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

St Mirren

Raith Rovers
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
34.3%
42.9%
22.9%

Scorers
Francisco Reyes 57
Pedro Torres 81
Scott Dalglish 84
Andri Már Sverrisson 8
Billy White 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Reyes of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Brady (GK)
7
2.Fadel Kossogonov (DEF)
6
3.Simon Granville (DEF)
6
4.Yazid Bolivard (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Navarro (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Reyes (MID)goal scored
9
7.Scott Dalglish (MID)goal scored
8
8.Pedro Torres (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Jose Javier Hernandez (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Enrique Garcia (DEF)
0
13.Jonas Scholz (MID)
0
14.Daniel King (MID)
6

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