Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,513 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Stenhousemuir and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the match underway!
3.11
Garry McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. Garry McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marvin Woodgate manages to gather it comfortably.
4.40
Stenhousemuir are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Raith Rovers's defence.
9.32
Paul Roth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adel Le Bris. Adel Le Bris chips the ball to his team mate, John Greig. John Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.46
Garry Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Paul Sullivan. The referee calls over Garry Hopkin and warns him to calm down! Paul Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.56
Garry Hopkin makes a probing pass to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
24.39
Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.14
Kevin McStay makes a simple pass to John Greig. John Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stuart Hutchison is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.17
Stephen Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison plays a perfect one-two with Richard Niven and rushes in on goal... Alex Morrison shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Marvin Woodgate had no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
44.49
Craig Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay makes a probing pass to Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Matteo.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
48.01
Dean Carragher makes a probing pass to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
49.45
Garry Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison goes all the way! Alex Morrison shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.03
David Mccall threads the ball through to John Greig. John Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.50
Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.20
Garry McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.42
Scott Young kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan goes all the way! Paul Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.45
Kevin Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven powers a header at goal. It's there!! Marvin Woodgate has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.39
Alex Morrison barges into Stuart Greig. Alex Morrison is warned by the referee! Stuart Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.24
Craig Johnstone hacks Paul Sullivan from behind! Craig Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Paul Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.09
Richard Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison plays a perfect one-two with Richard Niven and rushes in on goal... Alex Morrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marvin Woodgate.
79.45
Paul Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mccall. David Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, John Greig. John Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stuart Hutchison!
84.06
Paul Roth hacks Richard Niven from behind! Paul Roth is warned by the referee! Richard Niven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.38
Adel Le Bris takes it forward alone. Adel Le Bris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Alex Morrison of Stenhousemuir
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%