Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Gallacher | D. Gallacher |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Callum Hutchison | C. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Richard McCoist | R. McCoist | | 42 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | ||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Kevin McStay | K. McStay | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Kevin Glass | K. Glass | | 37 | D | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Richard Dickov | R. Dickov | |||||||||
| Stephen Matteo | S. Matteo | | 47 | M | | | 7 | | M | 44 |  | Alex Sottil | A. Sottil | ||||||||
| Alec Law | A. Law | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Billy White | B. White | |||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | John Niven | J. Niven | |||||||||
| Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 35 | | Richard Johnstone | R. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 39 | G | | 12 | | G | 41 | | Stephen Davidson | S. Davidson | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 38 | A | | 13 | | D | 40 | | David Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 14 | | M | 40 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,967 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Inglis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Inglis.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.53
0-0Kevin McStay boots it upfield. Colin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.22
0-0Kevin Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Callum Hutchison.
10.27
0-0Alec Law takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dominic Davidson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
16.10
Garry Thomson passes the ball forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
21.55
0-0Stephen Matteo threads a neat ball through to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie advances inside the box! Colin Ritchie shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
24.51
Craig Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall hits a low pass to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.11
0-0Gary Mccall barges into Kevin Ferguson. Gary Mccall is warned by the referee! Kevin Ferguson runs off the knock.
28.25
Craig Elliott threads a neat ball through to Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, John Niven. John Niven shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
32.27
0-0Colin Ritchie catches Dominic Davidson on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.14
Dominic Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Davidson threads the ball through to Billy White. Billy White finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.25
1-0Richard McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law makes an attacking run forward. Alec Law cuts inside the box! Alec Law comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's there!! Callum Hutchison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.37
1-0Alex Sottil hits a low pass to John Niven. John Niven puts a great ball through. Richard Johnstone runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off the second half!
53.05
Kevin Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
54.11
Paul White sees Richard Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.12
Dominic Davidson sees Gary Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Mccall threads a neat ball through to Billy White. Billy White shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.08
1-0Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Naysmith replacing Gary Mason and John Glass replacing Kevin Glass .Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Davidson replacing Richard Johnstone and Paul Hopkin replacing John Niven .
61.15
Richard Dickov knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
63.31
Dominic Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Dickov. With a delightful solo run, Richard Dickov stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! David Gallacher had no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
69.04
Richard Dickov threads the ball through to Billy White. Billy White shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.15
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with David Mcinnes replacing Alex Sottil .
78.22
Stephen Davidson catches Kevin McStay on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Davidson to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.13
Alec Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.46
Stephen Matteo hits a low pass to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Craig Elliott pushes up the pitch. Craig Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.5%
44.9%
27.5%
Scorers
| Alec Law 40 | Paul Hopkin 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Law of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Law (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Craig Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Dickov (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alex Sottil (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul White (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Davidson (GK) | 5 | |
| 13. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Hopkin (MID) | | 8 |