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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 2,546 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock kick off and get the match underway!
4.45
0-0Duncan Cleland makes a simple pass to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver cuts inside the box! Mervin Weaver strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
15.54
0-0Scott Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister advances with the ball. Garry Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Thomson.
16.26
Kevin Naysmith threads the ball through to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland threads the ball through to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.26
0-0David McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mckinlay. With great vision, Dominic Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
21.39
Gary Mason launches a long ball forward into the other half. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Naysmith.
22.12
Gavin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.57
Dominic Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Mckinlay shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
26.25
Scott Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.48
Kevin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay sees Craig Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Craig Naysmith. Excellent save.
30.11
Scott Gemmell passes the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
0-0Kevin Ferguson catches Garry Mcallister on the ankles. Kevin Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Garry Mcallister runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
54.23
Scott Meiklejohn runs forward with the ball. Scott Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Craig Niven. Craig Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.58
0-0Raith Rovers have made a substitution with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay .Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .
61.66
Scott Gemmell sees a break and surges forward. Scott Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
63.33
Colin Gemmell barges into Billy Souness. The referee brings Colin Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.02
Stuart Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
78.40
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Craig Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Craig Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.57
0-0Billy Naysmith clumsily knocks into Craig Niven. The referee warns Billy Naysmith to calm down! Craig Niven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.1%
67.9%
Play Area
30.9%
45.7%
23.5%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Meiklejohn of Kilmarnock |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) | 5 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Jess (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Thomson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Meiklejohn (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Kevin Naysmith (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Craig Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dominic Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mervin Weaver (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Craig Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Billy Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |