Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith |  | 39 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Kevin McStay | K. McStay | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | David Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 |  | Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler | |||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 39 | D | | 6 | |  | M | 52 |  | Carl Benali | C. Benali | ||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | ||||||||
| Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Carl Godber | C. Godber | |||||||||
| Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Andy Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
| Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 38 | A | | 12 | | A | 51 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | | 38 | A | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Craig Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Andy Booth | A. Booth | | 36 | G | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,625 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Inglis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Inglis.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.56
1-0Kevin Ferguson laces a through ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist plays a quick one-two with Colin Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Paul McCoist rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
8.36
David Souness threads the ball through to Carl Benali. Carl Benali makes a simple pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig plays a one-two with Andy Law and advances towards the goal... Gary Greig rockets a shot on goal. Gary Greig scores for Brechin!!
12.19
1-1Without breaking stride, Billy Naysmith plays the ball forward to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist skips past David Souness! Some silky footwork from Paul McCoist provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
15.43
David Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Godber. Carl Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
18.34
Carl Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Henderson and advances towards the goal... Andy Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.30
1-2Scott Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Gemmell shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
27.07
Colin Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Colin Ritchie who takes it down. Colin Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.20
Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward to Gary Greig who brings the ball under control. Gary Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Brechin are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.27
1-2Paul McCoist clumsily knocks into Duncan Dalglish. The referee calls over Paul McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Dalglish runs off the knock.
33.22
1-2Kevin Ferguson takes it forward alone. Kevin Ferguson passes the ball forward but Colin Ritchie is offside!
34.39
Carl Godber threads a neat ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
44.08
1-2Kevin Ferguson makes a probing pass to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
49.53
1-2Garry Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Andy Law. The referee calls over Garry Thomson and warns him to calm down! Andy Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.49
1-2Paul McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Metzler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Paul McCoist!! Dietmar Metzler runs off the knock.
54.00
Carl Godber makes a simple pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig cuts inside the box! Gary Greig strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Craig Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
57.42
Bakary Rösler knocks the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andy Law provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.53
1-4Raith Rovers have made a substitution with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.58
Bakary Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.47
Bakary Rösler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bakary Rösler plays the ball forward to Garry Henderson who has made a great run into the box. Garry Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
73.40
1-4Brechin are dictating the run of play here today.
77.38
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
78.45
Craig Mason makes a simple pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Greig and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Garry Henderson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
84.34
Craig Mason makes a probing pass to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%
Scorers
| Paul McCoist 5 | Gary Greig 8, 54 Andy Law 18, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Law of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Colin Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) |   | 4 |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Booth (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |