Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David GallacherD. Gallacher44
G
1
G
42Andy HendersonA. Henderson
Garry ThomsonG. Thomson49
D
2
D
49Callum HendersonC. Henderson
Richard McCoistR. McCoist42
D
3captain
D
48David GoughD. Gough
Gary MasonG. Mason39
D
4
D
39Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Kevin McStayK. McStay39
D
5
D
37Alec NivenA. Niven
Kevin GlassK. Glass37
D
6
D
37Dominic TelferD. Telfer
Stephen MatteoS. Matteo47
M
captain7
M
51Richard MatteoR. Matteo
Alec LawA. Law44
M
8
M
45Stephen YoungS. Young
Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson44
M
9
M
37Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith
Paul McCoistP. McCoist46
A
10
A
39Alberto DavisA. Davis
Colin RitchieC. Ritchie42
A
11
A
39Billy ClelandB. Cleland
 
Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith39
G
12
G
40Craig HendersonC. Henderson
John GlassJ. Glass38
A
13
A
37Rafael JardimR. Jardim
Scott GemmellS. Gemmell38
M
14
M
36Frederico JesusF. Jesus

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,825 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.


0.00
Albion Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Stephen Young hacks Alec Law from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.24
Richard McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Kevin Ferguson threads the ball through to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist runs straight at the defence! Paul McCoist makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.51
Alec Law plays the ball forward to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
15.55
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Frederico Jesus replacing Alberto Davis .
21.12
Scott Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Billy Cleland who takes it down. Billy Cleland edges inside the box! Kevin Glass comes in with a late challenge on Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.23
Alec Law chips the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ritchie but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.00
Kevin McStay threads a neat ball through to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist collects the pass. Paul McCoist puts a great ball through. Colin Ritchie runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.00
Alec Law makes a simple pass to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Andy Henderson had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
48.36
Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Paul McCoist who brings the ball under control. Paul McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Telfer.
59.36
Garry Thomson sees a break and surges forward. With great vision, Garry Thomson plays the ball forward to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
60.47
Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Naysmith replacing Gary Mason and John Glass replacing Kevin Glass .
63.06
Kevin Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Richard Matteo. The referee brings Kevin Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.35
John Glass flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Matteo sees Colin Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
83.28
Callum Henderson makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith darts forward. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Thomson.
85.21
Stephen Matteo barges into Scott Naysmith. The referee calls over Stephen Matteo and warns him to calm down! Scott Naysmith runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Albion Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
26.1%
52.2%
21.7%

Scorers
Colin Ritchie 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Ritchie of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.David Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Garry Thomson (DEF)
7
3.Richard McCoist (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mason (DEF)
6
5.Kevin McStay (DEF)
7
6.Kevin Glass (DEF)
6
7.Stephen Matteo (MID)
6
8.Alec Law (MID)
9
9.Kevin Ferguson (MID)
6
10.Paul McCoist (ATT)
7
11.Colin Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Craig Naysmith (GK)
6
13.John Glass (ATT)
6
14.Scott Gemmell (MID)
0

1.Andy Henderson (GK)
6
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.David Gough (DEF)
6
4.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
5.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
6
8.Stephen Young (MID)yellow card
5
9.Scott Naysmith (MID)
7
10.Alberto Davis (ATT)
6
11.Billy Cleland (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
0
14.Frederico Jesus (MID)
6