Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 4,476 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off the first half!
2.07
Hibernian are easily keeping Raith Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.00
Matt Strachan brings the ball forward. Matt Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.21
Neil Collins brings the ball forward. Neil Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Claude Cazarelli. Jean-Claude Cazarelli tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.51
Stephen Johnstone takes it forward alone. Stephen Johnstone plays a perfect one-two with Billy McCoist and rushes in on goal... Stephen Johnstone tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.13
Gary Gemmill clumsily knocks into Matt Strachan. Gary Gemmill is given a warning by the referee! Matt Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.51
Scott Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott shoots from 25 yards but Paul Mcinnes is on top of it.
45.00
Garry Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Cazarelli but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
57.45
Gary Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Claude Cazarelli. Jean-Claude Cazarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
65.26
Neil Young brings the ball forward. Neil Young makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Young plays a perfect one-two with Jean-Claude Cazarelli and rushes in on goal... Neil Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.48
Dominic Hendry makes a simple pass to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth shoots from distance but somehow Adrian Goldberg manages to keep it out.
75.15
Neil Young barges into Gavin Elliott. Neil Young is shown the yellow card! Gavin Elliott runs off the knock.
77.56
Hibernian are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Raith Rovers's defence.
79.07
Scott Liddell threads the ball through to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott goes all the way! Gavin Elliott tries a spectacular strike. Gavin Elliott scores for Raith Rovers!!
89.40
Gavin Elliott catches Neil Young on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Neil Young runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Claude Cazarelli of Hibernian
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
25.4%
47.5%
27.1%