Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith |  | 39 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Billy Young | B. Young | |||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Kevin McStay | K. McStay | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Matt Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 |  | Cosimo Castellazzi | C. Castellazzi | |||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 39 | D | | 6 | | M | 44 |  | Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 45 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | ||||||||
| Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Dominic Mcallister | D. Mcallister | | 36 | M | | 9 | | | A | 60 | | Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | ||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | |||||||||
| Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Don Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 38 | A | | 12 | | G | 49 |  | Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren | |||||||||
| Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | | 38 | A | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Matt Dalglish | M. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Andy Booth | A. Booth | | 36 | G | | 14 | | D | 39 | | David Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 2,682 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Dickov.
0.00
0-0Falkirk get the match underway!
3.49
0-0Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alec Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Cleland shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
4.04
0-0Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland plays a one-two with Alex Henderson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alec Cleland provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Craig Naysmith!
6.35
0-0Anthony Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.15
Matt Ritchie makes a simple pass to Don Law. Don Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Craig Naysmith gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
15.09
Billy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.36
1-0Garry Thomson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Ritchie advances inside the box! Colin Ritchie strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Young had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
21.42
Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Paul McCoist who brings the ball under control. Paul McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Billy Young manages to gather it comfortably.
34.57
1-0Kevin Ferguson hacks Billy Collins from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Billy Collins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.57
Dominic Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist controls it well on his chest. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
2-0Colin Dickov hacks Don Law from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
48.59
Matt Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.39
Matt Mason runs forward with the ball. Matt Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.52
With great vision, Kevin McStay plays the ball forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
59.19
Billy Collins hits a low pass to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
60.12
2-0Raith Rovers have made 3 substitutions with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay, Alex McNeill replacing Gary Mason and Andy Booth replacing Colin Ritchie .
66.09
Alex McNeill makes a probing pass to Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.59
Anthony Hapgood sees Alec Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.25
Anthony Hapgood sees Alec Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.09
Billy Naysmith pushes up the pitch. Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McCoist shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Billy Young.
85.26
2-0Scott Gemmell takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Don Law gets to the ball and clears it up field.
89.15
Matt Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson controls it well on his chest. Alex Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
33.8%
45.5%
20.8%
Scorers
| Colin Ritchie 16, 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Ritchie of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Dickov (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Naysmith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andy Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Billy Young (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Castellazzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |