Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin McNeill | G. McNeill |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 |  | Adrian Goldberg | A. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Aboubacar Assadourian | A. Assadourian |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Duncan Henderson | D. Henderson | |||||||||
| Kevin Rae | K. Rae | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | |||||||||
| Don Inglis | D. Inglis | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Colin Morrison | C. Morrison | | 48 | D | | 6 | | D | 40 | | Richard James | R. James | |||||||||
| Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | |||||||||
| Gary Hutchison | G. Hutchison | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Scott Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| Armin Fromm | A. Fromm |  | 65 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Stephen Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Paul Gough | P. Gough | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Richard Morton | R. Morton | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,925 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Montrose and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Both Montrose and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 5-3-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
0-0Stephen Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Gary McGrory. Stephen Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Gary McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.56
0-0Scott Liddell makes a probing pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin McNeill manages to gather it comfortably.
8.02
Don Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm makes a simple pass to Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from distance but Adrian Goldberg is on top of it.
9.50
1-0Gary McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Gary McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Adrian Goldberg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.16
1-0Matt Strachan advances with the ball. Matt Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Morrison.
20.04
Armin Fromm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough plays a perfect one-two with Richard Morton and rushes in on goal... Paul Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Adrian Goldberg had no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
26.53
Matt Strachan threads the ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.24
Gary McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.14
Don Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Adrian Goldberg.
38.45
Colin Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory makes a simple pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.55
Matt Strachan sees space and advances. Matt Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gavin McNeill.
45.00
2-0Scott Liddell clumsily knocks into Gary Hutchison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Montrose kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
2-0Paul Hendry sees space and advances. Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.56
2-0Montrose are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Raith Rovers's defence.
55.18
Armin Fromm barges into Matt Strachan. The referee calls over Armin Fromm and shows him a yellow card! Matt Strachan runs off the knock.
57.16
Colin Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.24
Gary McGrory catches Stephen Johnstone on the ankles. Gary McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.55
Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison makes a probing pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Booth.
79.52
Armin Fromm makes a probing pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
83.07
Matt Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from long range but it is miles over!
89.49
Paul Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from 25 yards 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
4
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
27.6%
51.3%
21.1%
Scorers