Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 9,826 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Raith Rovers and Stranraer are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
6.06
Kevin Bremner sees space and advances. Kevin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie plays a perfect one-two with John Bremner and rushes in on goal... Dominic Ritchie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dominic Ritchie!
10.38
Dominic Caldwell makes a simple pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Davidson.
20.37
Pablo Ferrer catches Paolo Smoje on the ankles. The referee calls over Pablo Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Paolo Smoje stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.57
Sammy De Neff chips the ball to his team mate, John Bremner. John Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
42.31
David Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sammy De Neff. Sammy De Neff makes a probing pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Callum Brady knocks the ball forward to Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill goes all the way! Craig McNeill tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
47.26
Callum McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Simon Widmann!
49.12
Dominic Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
53.40
Garry Greig makes a simple pass to Garry White. Garry White makes a simple pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
63.10
David Davidson knocks the ball forward to Paolo Smoje. Paolo Smoje takes it forward alone. Paolo Smoje knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Booth.
66.06
Callum Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Caldwell. Dominic Caldwell makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Simon Widmann is on top of it.
67.57
Scott Burley catches Garry White on the ankles. Scott Burley is warned by the referee! Garry White stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.13
Callum McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Bremner.
77.59
Kevin Bremner takes it forward alone. Kevin Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Callum Caldwell.
78.09
Scott Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.34
David Davidson makes a simple pass to Sammy De Neff. Sammy De Neff threads the ball through to John Bremner. John Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dominic Ritchie scores for Raith Rovers!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Ritchie of Raith Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%

Scorers