Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy HendersonA. Henderson42
G
1
G
44David GallacherD. Gallacher
Callum HendersonC. Henderson49
D
2
D
49Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
David GoughD. Gough48
D
captain3
D
42Richard McCoistR. McCoist
Scott BremnerS. Bremner39
D
4
D
39Gary MasonG. Mason
Alec NivenA. Niven37
D
5
D
39Kevin McStayK. McStay
Dominic TelferD. Telfer37
D
6
D
37Kevin GlassK. Glass
Richard MatteoR. Matteo51
M
7captain
M
47Stephen MatteoS. Matteo
Stephen YoungS. Young45
M
8
M
44Alec LawA. Law
Frederico JesusF. Jesus37
M
9
M
44Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Alberto DavisA. Davis39
A
10
A
46Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Billy ClelandB. Cleland39
A
11
A
42Colin RitchieC. Ritchie
 
Craig HendersonC. Henderson40
G
12
G
39Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith
Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith37
M
13
A
38John GlassJ. Glass
Rafael JardimR. Jardim37
A
14
M
38Scott GemmellS. Gemmell

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,890 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.51
Alec Niven passes the ball forward to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo threads the ball through to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis rushes past Kevin Glass! Alberto Davis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
14.35
Alec Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Davis controls it well on his chest. Alberto Davis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
15.53
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Rafael Jardim replacing Alberto Davis .
21.58
Alec Niven hacks Paul McCoist from behind! The referee brings Alec Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Paul McCoist runs off the knock.
27.54
Alec Law flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist collects the pass. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.49
With vision, Kevin McStay plays the ball forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Matteo shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.18
Kevin McStay passes the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law flicks a high ball forward to Paul McCoist who takes it down. Paul McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
44.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
47.12
Kevin Ferguson hacks Richard Matteo from behind! Kevin Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Richard Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.46
Kevin Ferguson passes the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.12
Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Naysmith replacing Gary Mason .
63.31
Alec Law passes the ball forward to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie plays a one-two with Paul McCoist and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Colin Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.09
Frederico Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Billy Cleland comfortably collects the pass. Billy Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.22
Richard McCoist threads the ball through to Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson advances with the ball. Kevin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Gough.
89.54
Frederico Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Raith Rovers's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to score.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
23%
50.8%
26.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin McStay of Raith Rovers

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

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