Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith39
G
1captain
G
41Alex GlassA. Glass
Garry ThomsonG. Thomson49
D
2
D
46Matt DickovM. Dickov
Colin DickovC. Dickov42
D
3
D
45Richard DavidsonR. Davidson
Kevin McStayK. McStay40
D
4
D
39Eduardo VarelaE. Varela
Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith40
D
5
M
57Paul NivenP. Niven
Gary MasonG. Mason39
D
6
M
54Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson45
M
captain7
M
40Richard MasonR. Mason
Scott GemmellS. Gemmell38
M
8
M
40Gavin CollinsG. Collins
Colin GemmellC. Gemmell38
M
9
M
38John GlassJ. Glass
Paul McCoistP. McCoist46
A
10
A
57Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister
Colin RitchieC. Ritchie42
A
11
A
49Stephen NivenS. Niven
 
John GlassJ. Glass38
A
12
A
48Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Alex McNeillA. McNeill38
A
13
A
47Billy McStayB. McStay
Andy BoothA. Booth36
G
14
D
38Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,527 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Matteo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
4.37
Eduardo Varela hacks Kevin Ferguson from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Varela and warns him to calm down! Kevin Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.16
Scott Gemmell makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Gemmell edges inside the box! Scott Gemmell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Richard Davidson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.44
Richard Davidson makes a simple pass to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Craig Naysmith reads it well. Nice keeping!
21.13
Eduardo Varela barges into Colin Ritchie. The referee warns Eduardo Varela again to calm down! Colin Ritchie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.39
Colin Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Dickov plays the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist runs straight at the defence! Paul McCoist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.58
Scott Gemmell makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Gemmell shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
34.13
Colin Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Alex Glass.
38.41
Richard Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Niven. Paul Niven threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.59
Eduardo Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan laces a through ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven plays a one-two with Stuart Mcallister and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Stephen Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
49.54
Colin Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie plays a scrappy one-two with Paul McCoist and advances towards the goal... Colin Ritchie rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.46
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Paul Niven. Paul Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.38
Colin Gemmell makes a simple pass to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist but the linesman indicates offside!
60.47
Raith Rovers have made 3 substitutions with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay, Alex McNeill replacing Gary Mason and Andy Booth replacing Colin Ritchie .Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Craig Sullivan replacing Richard Mason, Billy McStay replacing Scott Sullivan and Stuart Hopkin replacing John Glass .
66.34
Eduardo Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven puts a great ball through but Stuart Mcallister is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
69.20
Colin Dickov threads the ball through to Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell sees Andy Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.43
Billy McStay decides to run forward with the ball. Billy McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.49
Gavin Collins hits a low pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven skips past John Glass! Stephen Niven takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.21
Colin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ferguson collects the pass. Kevin Ferguson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Richard Davidson. That should have been a goal!
79.28
Colin Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Scott Gemmell passes the ball forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Paul McCoist and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Booth shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
23.5%
43.2%
33.3%

Scorers
Paul McCoist 26
Colin Ritchie 50

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul McCoist of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Craig Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Colin Dickov (DEF)
8
4.Kevin McStay (DEF)
6
5.Billy Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Gary Mason (DEF)
6
7.Kevin Ferguson (MID)
8
8.Scott Gemmell (MID)
8
9.Colin Gemmell (MID)
7
10.Paul McCoist (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Colin Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John Glass (ATT)
6
13.Alex McNeill (ATT)
6
14.Andy Booth (GK)
6

1.Alex Glass (GK)
6
2.Matt Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Richard Davidson (DEF)
7
4.Eduardo Varela (DEF)
6
5.Paul Niven (MID)
6
6.Scott Sullivan (MID)
6
7.Richard Mason (MID)
6
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
6
9.John Glass (MID)
6
10.Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Sullivan (ATT)
6
13.Billy McStay (ATT)
6
14.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)
6