Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Brown | N. Brown |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 |  | Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | |||||||||
| Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Kevin McStay | K. McStay | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alec Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 51 | M | | 6 | | D | 39 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 49 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 45 | | Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | ||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 39 | M | | 9 | | M | 38 | | Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Kevin Burley | K. Burley | | 56 | A | | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | ||||||||
| Neil Mccall | N. Mccall | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
| David Britton | D. Britton | | 44 | D | | 12 | | A | 38 | | John Glass | J. Glass | |||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | | 44 | G | | 13 | | A | 38 | | Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | |||||||||
| Duncan McNeill | D. McNeill | | 40 | D | | 14 | | M | 37 | | Scott Jess | S. Jess | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,524 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose 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 Kevin Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose 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 Kevin Glass.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off the first half!
6.12
0-0Kevin McStay catches Kevin Burley on the ankles. Kevin McStay is warned by the referee! Kevin Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.01
1-0Alec Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Burley collects the pass. Kevin Burley shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.56
1-0John Souness threads a neat ball through to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.01
Uwe Schacht clumsily knocks into Colin Ritchie. The referee warns Uwe Schacht to calm down! Colin Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.01
Uwe Schacht threads a neat ball through to John Souness. John Souness passes the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.46
Matt Strachan flicks a high pass forward. John Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, John Souness laces a through ball forward to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Mccall and advances towards the goal... Kevin Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.25
Kevin Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.26
3-0Scott Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on John Souness. Scott Gemmell is warned by the referee! John Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.45
Uwe Schacht hits a low pass to Don McStay. Don McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montrose get the second half underway!
48.50
3-0Billy Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell makes a probing pass to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Gemmill.
55.33
Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ferguson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
60.05
3-0Raith Rovers have made a substitution with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.16
Gary McStay brings the ball forward. Gary McStay makes a probing pass between the defence to Neil Mccall. Some good footwork from Neil Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
65.04
3-0John Souness barges into Gary Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.11
Don McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
69.29
3-0Kevin Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
75.51
Billy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Gary Mason. Gary Mason threads the ball through to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.14
Gary McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Glass.
78.41
3-0John Souness decides to run forward with the ball. John Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall but the linesman indicates offside!
83.38
Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie powers a header at goal. Niccolo Brown gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
85.35
Matt Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Gemmell. Alec Gemmell darts forward. Alec Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
24%
49.3%
26.7%
Scorers
| Kevin Burley 9, 30 Neil Mccall 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Burley of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niccolo Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Souness (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Don McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Burley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Neil Mccall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Britton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin McGrory (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Colin Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Jess (MID) | 0 | |