Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Gallacher | D. Gallacher |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Callum Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| Richard McCoist | R. McCoist | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Giampaolo Rocchi | G. Rocchi | |||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Dominic Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Kevin McStay | K. McStay | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Craig Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Kevin Glass | K. Glass | | 37 | D | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Callum Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Stephen Matteo | S. Matteo | | 47 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 46 |  | Kieron Royce | K. Royce | |||||||
| Alec Law | A. Law | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Stuart James | S. James | |||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Richard Ferguson | R. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Kevin Gemmell | K. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Colin Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 39 | G | | 12 | | A | 48 | | Gavin Thomson | G. Thomson | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 38 | A | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Neil Johnstone | N. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 14 | | M | 41 | | John Henderson | J. Henderson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,738 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Dickov.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
4.26
0-0Kieron Royce threads a neat ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson plays a one-two with Kevin Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Richard Ferguson rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
6.22
0-0Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.12
0-0Richard Ferguson catches Richard McCoist on the ankles. Richard Ferguson is warned by the referee! Richard McCoist gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.26
Craig Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.57
0-0Alec Law clumsily knocks into Callum Law. The referee brings Alec Law to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Law runs off the knock.
21.52
Callum Law hits a low pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
22.08
0-0Stuart James threads a neat ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell beats his man to it with a header. David Gallacher picks it out of the air!
32.46
Craig Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell plays a one-two with Colin Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Kevin Gemmell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
36.03
Callum Law makes a probing pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell plays a quick one-two with Richard Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Kevin Gemmell tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
38.31
Kevin Glass flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Matteo who brings the ball under control. With vision, Stephen Matteo plays the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist threads the ball through into the box. Colin Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.55
0-0Stirling Albion are dictating the run of play here today.
42.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Callum Law sees Kevin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared 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. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
54.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.29
Kieron Royce passes the ball forward to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.32
0-0Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Naysmith replacing Gary Mason .
65.40
0-0Alec Law comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Royce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Royce stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.19
Craig Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell plays a one-two with Colin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Kevin Gemmell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.16
Callum Law makes a simple pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Ferguson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Gemmell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.22
Stirling Albion have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Callum Cleland .
78.31
Neil Johnstone darts forward. Neil Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard McCoist.
79.53
Kieron Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.09
1-0Stephen Matteo threads a neat ball through to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
36.9%
50.8%
12.3%
Scorers
| Paul McCoist 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul McCoist of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Law (MID) |  | 4 |
| 9. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giampaolo Rocchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Law (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kieron Royce (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart James (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Gemmell (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Colin Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Henderson (MID) | 0 | |