Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
James MorrisonJames Morrison Chris Frost Chris Frost
Copain SchultzC. Schultz74
G
1
G
77Santiago ChaconS. Chacon
Don GlassD. Glass74
D
2
D
70Scott YoungS. Young
Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso74
D
3
D
76Craig GallagherC. Gallagher
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill75
D
4
D
74Dominique PetereynsD. Petereyns
Scott InglisS. Inglis88
M
5
M
76Peter WrightP. Wright
Eerik CarlbohmE. Carlbohm81
M
6
M
75Pedro PintoP. Pinto
Elena SuarezE. Suarez77
M
7
M
73Andy BoothA. Booth
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie82
M
8captain
M
82Jason UnsworthJ. Unsworth
Billy WhiteB. White76
A
9
A
79Greg ParkerG. Parker
Andri Már SverrissonA. Sverrisson80
A
captain10
A
77Paquito Pires VieraP. Pires Viera
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf73
A
11
A
76Tarik RayT. Ray
 
Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot72
D
12
D
75Oleg OakesO. Oakes
Johny HeurtebisJ. Heurtebis72
M
13
M
71Alex RaeA. Rae
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson71
A
14
A
67Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson

Elements
today's match is sponsored by Elements
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
Don Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.13
Rodney Seedorf knocks the ball forward to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson threads the ball through to Elena Suarez but he's offside!
6.51
Don Glass flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Pinto.
9.14
Eerik Carlbohm comes in with a late challenge on Greg Parker. The referee warns Eerik Carlbohm to calm down! Greg Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.53
With great vision, Andy Booth plays the ball forward to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.28
With imagination, Craig Gallagher plays the ball forward to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
21.38
With great vision, Scott Inglis plays the ball forward to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
22.49
Andy Booth comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Philippe Belloso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Philippe Belloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.03
Pedro Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Paquito Pires Viera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paquito Pires Viera shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
26.40
Craig Gallagher makes a run forward as Dominique Petereyns takes the throw-in. Craig Gallagher skillfully chests the ball down. Craig Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Paquito Pires Viera controls it well on his chest. Paquito Pires Viera cuts inside the box! Paquito Pires Viera shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Copain Schultz. What a save!
28.20
Pedro Pinto knocks the ball forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth sees a break and surges forward. Andy Booth shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.21
Pedro Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
38.06
Don Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm makes an attacking run forward. Eerik Carlbohm whips in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. With a superhuman jump, Andri Már Sverrisson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Santiago Chacon.
40.38
Pedro Pinto passes the ball forward to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker makes a looping header on goal but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Oleg Oakes replacing Dominique Petereyns. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
47.27
Don Glass threads a neat ball through to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis surges forward with the ball. Scott Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Oleg Oakes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
51.18
Pedro Pinto threads a neat ball through to Andy Booth. Andy Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.12
Peter Wright clumsily knocks into Elena Suarez. Peter Wright is shown the yellow card! Elena Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.53
Scott Young sees Pedro Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Pinto threads a neat ball through to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.19
Peter Wright flicks a high pass forward to Greg Parker who brings the ball under control. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.15
Billy White passes the ball forward to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
63.31
Pedro Pinto catches Elena Suarez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Suarez runs off the knock.
65.02
Pedro Pinto makes a high pass forward. Tarik Ray shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Tarik Ray lofts in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
66.09
Andy Booth flicks a high pass forward. Peter Wright controls it well on his chest. Peter Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker makes a deft header but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
67.30
Don Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.27
Jean-Philippe Belloso threads a neat ball through to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez passes the ball forward to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf shoots from distance. Good keeping from Santiago Chacon as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
70.37
Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Dominic Ritchie chips it to the near post. Pedro Pinto reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.12
Jason Unsworth hits a low pass to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.14
Andy Booth passes the ball forward to Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto edges inside the box! Pedro Pinto rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.39
Andy Booth makes a simple pass to Greg Parker. Greg Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Wright. Peter Wright flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
81.20
Oleg Oakes passes the ball forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth flicks a high pass forward to Tarik Ray who brings the ball under control. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Copain Schultz gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
84.18
Eerik Carlbohm takes the throw-in. Scott Inglis advances with the ball. Scott Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Santiago Chacon punches it away to safety.
90.00
Andy Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto makes a convincing header but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
34.6%
44.9%
20.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Copain Schultz of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Copain Schultz (GK)
9
2.Don Glass (DEF)
7
3.Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
6
4.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
6
5.Scott Inglis (MID)
7
6.Eerik Carlbohm (MID)
6
7.Elena Suarez (MID)
6
8.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Billy White (ATT)
6
10.Andri Már Sverrisson (ATT)
6
11.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
6
 
12.Atam Melchiot (DEF)
0
13.Johny Heurtebis (MID)
0
14.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
0

1.Santiago Chacon (GK)
8
2.Scott Young (DEF)
6
3.Craig Gallagher (DEF)
6
4.Dominique Petereyns (DEF)
6
5.Peter Wright (MID)yellow card
5
6.Pedro Pinto (MID)yellow card
8
7.Andy Booth (MID)yellow card
7
8.Jason Unsworth (MID)
6
9.Greg Parker (ATT)
6
10.Paquito Pires Viera (ATT)
8
11.Tarik Ray (ATT)
6
 
12.Oleg Oakes (DEF)
6
13.Alex Rae (MID)
0
14.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
0