Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,355 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 Paul Inglis.
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 Paul Inglis.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off!
3.50
0-0Frederico Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Davis who takes it down. Alberto Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
4.41
0-0Colin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Alex McNeill collects the pass. Alex McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Telfer.
15.13
0-0Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Naysmith replacing Billy Cleland .
16.18
0-1Kevin Ferguson hits a low pass to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist plays the ball forward to Alex McNeill who has made a great run into the box. Alex McNeill takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.52
Frederico Jesus brings the ball forward. Frederico Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, Scott Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.04
0-1Richard Matteo hacks Colin Gemmell from behind! The referee calls over Richard Matteo and shows him a yellow card! Colin Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.36
Billy Naysmith passes the ball forward to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.48
0-1With a delightful solo run, Colin Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Gemmell plays a one-two with Alex McNeill and advances towards the goal... Dominic Telfer clumsily knocks into Colin Gemmell. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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
Albion Rovers kick off!
47.04
Garry Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Colin Gemmell sees a break and surges forward. Colin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Bremner.
49.45
Richard Matteo hits a low pass to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.45
Scott Gemmell passes the ball forward to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Paul McCoist and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex McNeill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.34
Scott Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Andy Henderson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.12
0-2Stephen Young hacks Scott Gemmell from behind! The referee brings Stephen Young to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Gemmell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.34
Raith Rovers have made 3 substitutions with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay, Andy Booth replacing Gary Mason and Dominic Mcallister replacing Alex McNeill .
63.53
Alec Niven flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Young who takes it down. Stephen Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
65.38
Callum Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith makes a probing pass between the defence to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Craig Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
77.31
Kevin Ferguson clumsily knocks into Frederico Jesus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Jesus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
24.1%
56.9%
19%
Scorers
| Alberto Davis 65 | Alex McNeill 16, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex McNeill of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Matteo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Stephen Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Davis (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Craig Henderson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |