Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory58
G
1
G
57Alec DickovA. Dickov
David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn59
D
2
D
53Mathias LouironM. Louiron
Duncan BremnerD. Bremner53
D
3
D
53Neil GlassN. Glass
Duncan WhiteD. White52
D
4
D
49Kemal WilliamsonK. Williamson
Jan DehmJ. Dehm49
D
5
M
67Scott HendersonS. Henderson
Callum ElliottC. Elliott60
M
6captain
M
66Scott McStayS. McStay
Fabian Natale LorenziF. Lorenzi57
M
7
M
62Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson56
M
8
M
57Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Wes GowerW. Gower51
M
captain9
A
52Willy MoracchiniW. Moracchini
Colin MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn57
A
10
A
50Gavin MarrG. Marr
Callum CollinsC. Collins55
A
11
A
49Ledley LawrenceL. Lawrence
 
John BurleyJ. Burley52
A
12
M
56Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes
Duarte MarquesD. Marques52
A
13
M
51Alec ElliottA. Elliott
Billy DavidsonB. Davidson52
G
14
G
50Ledley CollymoreL. Collymore

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 12,498 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.


0.00
Dundee United start the match!
2.23
Without breaking stride, Duncan Bremner plays the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Gower. Wes Gower makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.45
Jan Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Bremner hits a low pass to Callum Collins. Callum Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fabian Natale Lorenzi scores for Raith Rovers!!
9.10
Scott McStay sees Ledley Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.08
Kemal Williamson pushes up the pitch. Kemal Williamson kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.43
Wes Gower passes the ball forward to Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.15
Duncan Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Thomson. Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Thomson plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi cuts inside the box! Fabian Natale Lorenzi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but Duncan McCoist is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
22.15
Duncan McCoist makes a simple pass to Scott McStay. Scott McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
24.12
Fabian Natale Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward. Callum Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Collins knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Colin Meiklejohn is offside!
26.27
Fabian Natale Lorenzi makes a simple pass to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
39.20
Scott McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini hits a low pass to Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
49.07
Scott McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kevin McGrory smothers it!
53.12
Neil Glass flicks a high pass forward. Scott McStay easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Scott McStay stretches the opposition's defence. Scott McStay passes the ball forward to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Kevin McGrory gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
54.32
Scott McStay surges forward with the ball. Scott McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
60.52
Dundee United have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Scott Mcinnes .
63.20
Scott Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Lawrence collects the pass. Ledley Lawrence makes a probing pass to Willy Moracchini but he's offside!
66.01
Colin Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.55
Duncan White flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Natale Lorenzi who brings the ball under control. Fabian Natale Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward. Callum Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.26
Callum Elliott passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
73.53
Ledley Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Marr collects the pass. Gavin Marr shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
75.46
Duncan White comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Lawrence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Dundee United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%

Scorers
Wes Gower 2
Fabian Natale Lorenzi 6
Ledley Lawrence 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Natale Lorenzi of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
7
2.David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Duncan White (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
6.Callum Elliott (MID)
6
7.Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)goal scored
9
8.Stephen Thomson (MID)
7
9.Wes Gower (MID)goal scored
8
10.Colin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Callum Collins (ATT)
6
 
12.John Burley (ATT)
0
13.Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14.Billy Davidson (GK)
0

1.Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2.Mathias Louiron (DEF)
7
3.Neil Glass (DEF)
6
4.Kemal Williamson (DEF)
6
5.Scott Henderson (MID)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)
8
7.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
9.Willy Moracchini (ATT)
7
10.Gavin Marr (ATT)
6
11.Ledley Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alex Mcinnes (MID)
0
13.Alec Elliott (MID)
6
14.Ledley Collymore (GK)
0