Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 8,685 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St Mirren kick off!
2.01
0-0Enrique Zavala advances with the ball. Enrique Zavala shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but John McGrory manages to gather it comfortably.
6.38
0-0Alex Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Brady. The referee calls over Alex Strachan and warns him to calm down! Kevin Brady carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.47
0-0Enrique Zavala kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.40
0-0Alex Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.38
0-0St Mirren are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
18.52
0-0Alex Strachan hacks Kevin Brady from behind! Alex Strachan is given another warning by the referee! Kevin Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.31
Dragan Keown chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Cleland shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
30.37
Enrique Zavala flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Henderson.
34.37
Gavin Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
39.31
Billy Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone brings the ball forward. Richard Johnstone plays a perfect one-two with Richard Gemmill and rushes in on goal... Richard Johnstone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.27
0-1Alex Strachan takes it forward alone. Alex Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dominic Naysmith!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
49.32
Billy Naysmith clumsily knocks into Richard Young. The referee calls over Billy Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Richard Young grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.03
Gavin Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.27
Scott Liddell makes a probing pass to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie shoots from outside the area but Gavin Dalglish is on top of it.
61.07
0-1John Henderson hacks Dominic Naysmith from behind! The referee calls over John Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.38
Alex Strachan advances with the ball. Alex Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.37
Billy Naysmith hacks Colin Ritchie from behind! Billy Naysmith is warned by the referee again! Colin Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.38
Dragan Keown threads the ball through to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.40
Dominic Naysmith barges into Craig McGrory. Dominic Naysmith is warned by the referee! Craig McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.03
Dragan Keown knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady makes a simple pass to Richard Young. Richard Young goes all the way! Richard Young shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
73.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.34
Enrique Zavala advances with the ball. Enrique Zavala shoots from distance but it flies wide!
81.32
Alex Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
84.39
Scott Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gavin Dalglish manages to keep it out.
85.40
Richard Johnstone advances with the ball. Richard Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
87.41
Colin Cleland threads the ball through to Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Naysmith.
89.37
Alex Strachan makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Alex Strachan passes the ball forward to Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
34.2%
49.4%
16.5%
Scorers