Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory58
G
1
G
53Anthony SmithA. Smith
David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn59
D
2
D
60Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison
Duncan BremnerD. Bremner53
D
3captain
D
56Maurits ArveladzeM. Arveladze
Duncan WhiteD. White52
D
4
D
56Cristiano ArcadioC. Arcadio
Jan DehmJ. Dehm49
D
5
D
56Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Callum ElliottC. Elliott60
M
6
D
55Roberto MartinsR. Martins
Fabian Natale LorenziF. Lorenzi57
M
captain7
M
76Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson56
M
8
M
61Paul ClelandP. Cleland
Wes GowerW. Gower51
M
9
A
63David YoungD. Young
Colin MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn57
A
10
A
63Arturo NunezA. Nunez
Callum CollinsC. Collins55
A
11
A
63Billy StrachanB. Strachan
 
John BurleyJ. Burley52
A
12
M
61Scott HendryS. Hendry
Duarte MarquesD. Marques52
A
13
M
58Ali BogaczykA. Bogaczyk
Billy DavidsonB. Davidson52
G
14
A
56John McGroryJ. McGrory

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 10,713 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the match underway!
12.38
Callum Collins runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. Anthony Smith comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.27
Paul Cleland threads a neat ball through to David Young. David Young lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Nunez. Arturo Nunez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Kevin McGrory. Excellent save.
24.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Bremner plays the ball forward to Callum Elliott. Callum Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.32
Gary Johnstone clumsily knocks into Callum Collins. The referee warns Gary Johnstone to calm down! Callum Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.58
Callum Elliott threads a neat ball through to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Smith who gathers it comfortably.
34.31
Roberto Martins flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Kevin McGrory.
36.42
Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Nunez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.21
Maurits Arveladze kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.01
Roberto Martins sees Maurits Arveladze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurits Arveladze threads a neat ball through to Arturo Nunez. Arturo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
59.44
Fabian Natale Lorenzi powers a long ball forward. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.19
Callum Collins barges into Gary Johnstone. The referee calls over Callum Collins and warns him to calm down! Gary Johnstone runs off the knock.
66.37
Andy Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Maurits Arveladze. Maurits Arveladze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Young. David Young knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gary Johnstone scores for Hamilton Academical!!
69.57
Roberto Martins sees Gary Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. David Young controls it well on his chest. David Young advances inside the box! David Young takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.16
Maurits Arveladze comes in with a late challenge on Callum Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.37
Maurits Arveladze surges forward with the ball. Maurits Arveladze threads a neat ball through to David Young. David Young shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
81.56
Callum Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Gower. Wes Gower sees space and advances. Wes Gower shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
87.34
Duncan Bremner passes the ball forward to Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%

Scorers
Gary Johnstone 66
David Young 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Young of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2.David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Duncan White (DEF)
6
5.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
6.Callum Elliott (MID)
6
7.Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)
6
8.Stephen Thomson (MID)
6
9.Wes Gower (MID)
6
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.Anthony Smith (GK)
6
2.Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3.Maurits Arveladze (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Cristiano Arcadio (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
7.Gary Johnstone (MID)goal scored
9
8.Paul Cleland (MID)
6
9.David Young (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arturo Nunez (ATT)
6
11.Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Hendry (MID)
0
13.Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0
14.John McGrory (ATT)
0