Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 8,388 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Peterhead and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
4.53
Craig McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec McStay. Alec McStay makes a probing pass to Neil McStay. Neil McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andy White is on top of it.
6.54
Stephen Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell passes the ball forward to Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.30
Scott Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.12
Craig McGrory barges into Erik Hafsteinsson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erik Hafsteinsson runs off the knock.
18.39
Colin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig McGrory.
20.32
Colin McGrory catches Alec McStay on the ankles. Colin McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Alec McStay runs off the knock.
26.58
Colin Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Naysmith goes all the way! Colin Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.07
John Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.13
John Henderson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil McStay. Neil McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.30
Kevin Brady catches Stephen Johnstone on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Brady and warns him to calm down! Stephen Johnstone runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Peterhead start the second half!
48.33
Scott Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Colin Naysmith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Naysmith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.55
Richard Thomson makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas goes all the way! Giannis Dabizas shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.48
Kevin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil McStay. Neil McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.20
Duncan Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone makes a probing pass to Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.11
Dragan Keown threads the ball through to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McStay. Neil McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.36
Scott Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Bremner.
75.12
Stephen Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Brady. Stephen Johnstone is warned by the referee! Kevin Brady grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.13
Dragan Keown knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.14
Colin Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Richard Thomson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Thomson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Kevin Brady barges into Stephen Johnstone. Kevin Brady is given another warning by the referee! Stephen Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Colin Naysmith of Peterhead
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%