Match Report
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| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion | ||||||||||||||||
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| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Garry Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Gary Eustace | G. Eustace |  | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Callum Strachan | C. Strachan | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 54 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 46 | | Alec Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | ||||||||
| Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Alec Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Don Johnstone | D. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 |  | Rody Meijer | R. Meijer | |||||||||
| Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | | 41 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Dominic Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Andy Collins | A. Collins | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Dominic Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Garry Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Edward Green | E. Green | |||||||||
| Les Potts | L. Potts | | 52 | A | | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Thomas Pater | T. Pater | ||||||||
| Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | | 50 | G | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Duncan Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 49 | A | | 13 | | M | 43 | | Alec Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Brenny Broers | B. Broers | | 48 | D | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Craig Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,447 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers start the match!
14.22
0-0With great vision, Duncan Mccall plays the ball forward to Les Potts. Les Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.34
0-1Dominic Naysmith advances with the ball. Dominic Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.41
0-1Dominic Naysmith sees Edward Green in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Green knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
32.13
Don Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Green. Edward Green lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.55
0-1Paul Hopkin catches Alec Sullivan on the ankles. Paul Hopkin is shown the yellow card! Alec Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.41
Alec Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Telfer.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Rody Meijer knocks the ball forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
51.27
Alec Mccall plays the ball forward to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie makes a probing pass to Les Potts. Les Potts shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
55.44
Duncan Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.54
0-1Alec Mccall drives a long ball upfield. Les Potts plays a one-two with Paul Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Les Potts shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
60.07
0-1Raith Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Paul Campbell replacing Andy Collins, Don Naysmith replacing Alec Ferguson and Brenny Broers replacing Duncan Mccall .
61.11
Alec Sullivan passes the ball forward to Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith makes a probing pass to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.01
Rody Meijer barges into Alec Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Ritchie runs off the knock.
73.18
Paul Campbell sees Paul Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Meiklejohn.
77.03
Alec Mccall hits a low pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell brings the ball forward. Paul Campbell plays a one-two with Les Potts and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Paul Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.42
Rody Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Pater collects the pass. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Green. Edward Green flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.25
0-2Kevin Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who gracefully takes it down. Paul Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Potts but he's offside!
84.10
Callum Strachan threads a neat ball through to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady makes a probing pass to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater advances inside the box! Thomas Pater side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from John Gemmell.
89.30
Dominic Brady surges forward with the ball. Dominic Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Alec Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Meiklejohn.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%
Scorers
| Thomas Pater 22, 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Pater of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Eustace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Garry Collins (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rody Meijer (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Dominic Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edward Green (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Pater (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |