Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play Queens Park in this league cup game. A crowd of 11,763 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Queens Park kicking off!
4.43
0-0Duncan Bremner advances with the ball. Duncan Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.16
0-0Simon Todd hacks Callum Collins from behind! The referee calls over Simon Todd and warns him to calm down! Callum Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.51
0-0Garry Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck whips in a cross ball towards Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Jan Dehm. That should have been a goal!
20.04
0-0Garry Morton sees Victor Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Jimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.19
Duncan White flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Thomson controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Stephen Thomson plays the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn rushes past Simon Todd! Colin Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by David Jobson!
32.24
Aron Heesakkers surges forward with the ball. Aron Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck beats his man to it with a header. Kevin McGrory gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
36.36
Wes Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi shoots from 20 yards but is denied by David Jobson. Excellent save.
39.40
0-0Without breaking stride, Fabian Natale Lorenzi plays the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Hansen.
42.35
Stephen Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Jobson who gathers it comfortably.
44.46
Duncan White threads the ball through to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Queens Park have changed their lineup with Marcello Zamboni replacing Alec Gemmell. The Queens Park players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
47.21
Andy Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Aron Heesakkers whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Neves. Guilherme Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
49.05
Stephen Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Jobson who gathers it comfortably.
51.49
Stephen Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Aron Heesakkers. Stephen Thomson is warned by the referee! Aron Heesakkers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.44
0-0Fabian Natale Lorenzi passes the ball forward to Callum Elliott. Callum Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi makes a probing pass to Callum Collins but he's offside!
59.52
Adam Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Neves. Guilherme Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but Kevin McGrory is on top of it.
60.44
Marcello Zamboni passes the ball forward to Garry Morton. Garry Morton threads the ball through to Victor Jimenez. Victor Jimenez shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.04
With vision, Duncan White picks a pass forward to Callum Collins. Callum Collins makes a probing pass to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.58
Without breaking stride, Stephen Thomson plays the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.37
0-0Simon Todd comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Thomson. The referee brings Simon Todd to one side and gives him another warning! Stephen Thomson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.31
With wonderful vision, Garry Morton laces a through ball forward to Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.32
Marcello Zamboni kicks a strong pass forward to Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers threads a neat ball through to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.54
Simon Todd flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Neves who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Neves plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Bloomer and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Neves takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Colin Meiklejohn steps up. What a cracker!! David Jobson had no chance!!
Guilherme Neves takes a long run up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
Callum Collins calmly steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Adam Bloomer calmly steps up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Fabian Natale Lorenzi takes a long run up. The keeper dives to the right but Fabian Natale Lorenzi cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Lennart Beck takes a slow run up. What a cracker!! Kevin McGrory had no chance!!
Jan Dehm takes a short run up. It's in!! David Jobson had no chance!!
Garry Morton takes a stuttering run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Callum Elliott takes a cautious run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Victor Jimenez takes a long run up. It's in!! Kevin McGrory had no chance!!
Wes Gower takes a stuttering run up but connects badly skews it wide!
Simon Todd slowly runs up. Kevin McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
5
6
Normal Play Goals
0
0
Penalty Shootout
5
6
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
19.8%
47.7%
32.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aron Heesakkers of Queens Park |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin McGrory (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Bremner (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Duncan White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jan Dehm (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Callum Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stephen Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wes Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Callum Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Burley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Marques (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Jobson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andy Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Neil Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aron Heesakkers (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Victor Jimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Garry Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lennart Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adam Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guilherme Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcello Zamboni (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Raff (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |