Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory58
G
1
G
49Paul McallisterP. Mcallister
David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn59
D
2
D
58Richard BremnerR. Bremner
Duncan BremnerD. Bremner53
D
3captain
D
51Garry MccallG. Mccall
Duncan WhiteD. White52
D
4
D
63David BremnerD. Bremner
Jan DehmJ. Dehm49
D
5
M
59Stuart GlassS. Glass
Callum ElliottC. Elliott60
M
6
M
63Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Fabian Natale LorenziF. Lorenzi57
M
7
M
55Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson56
M
8
A
60Colin HendryC. Hendry
Wes GowerW. Gower51
M
9
A
61Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Colin MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn57
A
10
A
53Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Callum CollinsC. Collins55
A
captain11
A
59Maurits de BoerM. de Boer
 
John BurleyJ. Burley52
A
12
G
63Garry FergusonG. Ferguson
Duarte MarquesD. Marques52
A
13
D
62Gary ThomsonG. Thomson
Billy DavidsonB. Davidson52
G
14
D
58Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 11,048 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.


0.00
Partick Thistle start the match!
2.38
Richard Bremner clumsily knocks into Colin Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Richard Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Colin Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.48
Garry Matteo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Garry Matteo threads a neat ball through to Andy Mckinlay. Andy Mckinlay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
4.42
Colin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
8.35
Andy Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Callum Elliott. The referee warns Andy Mckinlay to calm down! Callum Elliott runs off the knock.
9.47
With a delightful solo run, Wes Gower stretches the opposition's defence. Wes Gower tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
10.22
Garry Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Kevin McGrory had no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
15.20
Fabian Natale Lorenzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
16.14
Colin McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Colin McGrory shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
18.37
Garry Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay heads the ball goalwards but Kevin McGrory is on top of it.
20.54
David Bremner plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Showing fabulous composure, Colin Hendry plays the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.27
Partick Thistle are dictating the run of play here today.
26.20
Garry Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass flicks a high pass forward. Maurits de Boer controls it well on his chest. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mckinlay. Andy Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.13
Maurits de Boer barges into Fabian Natale Lorenzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian Natale Lorenzi runs off the knock.
36.56
Duncan Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn plays a sublime one-two with Callum Collins and races in on goal... Colin Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.14
Callum Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Wes Gower controls it well on his chest. Wes Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Bremner.
44.12
Colin McGrory sees Maurits de Boer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurits de Boer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Kevin McGrory. Excellent save.
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. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
47.25
Callum Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.51
Stephen Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from outside the area but somehow Paul Mcallister manages to keep it out.
49.17
Wes Gower makes a probing pass to Callum Collins. Callum Collins plays a quick one-two with Stephen Thomson and rushes in on goal... Garry Mccall barges into Callum Collins. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.34
Colin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mckinlay. Andy Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.25
Richard Bremner knocks the ball forward to Andy Mckinlay. Andy Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.54
Garry Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Garry Mckinlay who takes it down. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mckinlay. Andy Mckinlay connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
67.24
Garry Mccall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kevin McGrory didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.38
Fabian Natale Lorenzi darts forward. Fabian Natale Lorenzi knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.04
Colin McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
78.06
Colin McGrory sees Andy Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.39
Stephen Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi makes a probing pass to Callum Collins but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Partick Thistle
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%

Scorers
Maurits de Boer 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin McGrory of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
7
2.David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Duncan White (DEF)
6
5.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
6.Callum Elliott (MID)
7
7.Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)
7
8.Stephen Thomson (MID)
7
9.Wes Gower (MID)
7
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.Paul Mcallister (GK)
6
2.Richard Bremner (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Garry Mccall (DEF)
7
4.David Bremner (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Glass (MID)
6
6.Garry Matteo (MID)
8
7.Colin McGrory (MID)
9
8.Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
9.Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
7
10.Andy Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11.Maurits de Boer (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Garry Ferguson (GK)
0
13.Gary Thomson (DEF)
0
14.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
0