Match Report
| Stenhousemuir | Stenhousemuir |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Henderson | J. Henderson |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Kevin Ritchie | K. Ritchie | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | |||||||||
| Gavin Morton | G. Morton | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Dominic Hutchison | D. Hutchison | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Kevin McStay | K. McStay | |||||||||
| Paul Greig | P. Greig | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 53 | M | | 6 | | D | 39 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Callum McCoist | C. McCoist | | 49 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 45 | | Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | ||||||||
| Neil Morrison | N. Morrison | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | | 45 | M | | | 9 | | M | 38 | | Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | ||||||||
| Duncan Young | D. Young | | 39 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | |||||||||
| Duncan White | D. White | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | |||||||||
| David McCoist | D. McCoist | | 43 | M | | 12 | | A | 38 | | John Glass | J. Glass | |||||||||
| Garry Rae | G. Rae | | 43 | M | | 13 | | G | 36 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Stephen James | S. James | | 39 | A | | 14 | | M | 36 | | Dominic Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,422 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Dominic Hutchison sees space and advances. Dominic Hutchison makes a probing pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan White but he's offside!
3.32
0-0Colin Gemmell threads the ball through to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.46
0-0Scott Gemmell sees Paul McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul McCoist shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.38
0-0Garry Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Duncan White controls it well on his chest. Duncan White shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Craig Naysmith.
30.15
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.17
0-0Scott Gemmell clumsily knocks into Callum McCoist. The referee brings Scott Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Callum McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.14
Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Scott Gemmell collects the pass. Scott Gemmell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Gemmell shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Raith Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.09
Gary Mason flicks a high pass forward to Duncan White who brings the ball under control. Duncan White tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.31
Kevin Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan White. Duncan White finds some space and shoots from distance. Craig Naysmith gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stenhousemuir start the second half!
48.17
Garry Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Young controls it well on his chest. Duncan Young shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
54.37
0-1With a delightful solo run, Scott Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paul McCoist comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.57
0-1Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay and Andy Booth replacing Gary Mason .
66.55
Callum McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan White but the linesman indicates offside!
67.45
0-1Neil Morrison barges into Billy Naysmith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Naysmith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.15
0-1Callum McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Colin Gemmell. Callum McCoist is shown the yellow card! Colin Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.23
Kevin Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Neil Morrison controls it well on his chest. Neil Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.37
Dominic Hutchison threads the ball through to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist sees Duncan Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Young shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.07
Dominic Hutchison threads the ball through to Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Young who brings the ball under control. Duncan Young controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Duncan White through on goal. Duncan White tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
83.15
Neil Morrison passes the ball forward to Duncan White. Duncan White advances inside the box! Duncan White takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.39
With great vision, Kevin Ferguson plays the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Ritchie.
89.38
Neil Morrison hits a low pass to Duncan White. Duncan White passes the ball forward but Duncan Young is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
23.9%
44.6%
31.5%
Scorers
| Paul McCoist 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Gemmell of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum McCoist (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Neil Morrison (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Garry Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David McCoist (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Colin Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |