Match Report
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| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
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| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | John Mason | J. Mason | |||||||||
| Gary Eustace | G. Eustace |  | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Kevin McStay | K. McStay | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Samir Witte | S. Witte | |||||||||
| Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Alec McCoist | A. McCoist | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Bryan Nok | B. Nok | |||||||||
| Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | | 41 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Stuart Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Andy Collins | A. Collins | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Kevin Liddell | K. Liddell | |||||||||
| Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 59 | A | | 10 | |  | A | 46 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Les Potts | L. Potts | | 52 | A | | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Colin Law | C. Law | ||||||||
| Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | | 50 | G | | 12 | | M | 50 | | Callum Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 49 | A | | 13 | | A | 43 | | Gavin Telfer | G. Telfer | |||||||||
| Brenny Broers | B. Broers | | 48 | D | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | |||||||||
 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 Dumbarton. A crowd of 3,801 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
3.49
0-0Neil Thomson threads a neat ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.41
0-0Alec Mccall threads a neat ball through to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Alec Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.20
Kevin McStay decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin McStay flicks a high ball forward to Garry Naysmith who takes it down. Garry Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.20
Stuart Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
16.51
1-0Andy Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Les Potts. Les Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.09
Stuart Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
28.13
Alec McCoist passes the ball forward to Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady threads a neat ball through to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.27
1-0Les Potts comes in with a late challenge on Kevin McStay. The referee warns Les Potts to calm down! Kevin McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.22
1-0Andy Collins makes a simple pass to Les Potts. Les Potts puts a great ball through. Paul Hopkin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
48.46
Andy Davidson makes an attacking run forward. Andy Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.54
Stuart Brady sees space and advances. Stuart Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.39
1-0With a delightful solo run, Andy Collins stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paul Hopkin shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but John Mason easily smothers it!
59.04
Andy Davidson hits a low pass to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.05
1-0Dumbarton have made a substitution with Callum Caldwell replacing Alec McCoist .
77.13
Alec Mccall makes a simple pass to Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies wide!
78.54
Bryan Nok makes an attacking run forward. Bryan Nok shoots from long range but somehow John Gemmell manages to keep it out.
81.49
Neil Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Potts. Les Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Mason manages to gather it.
90.00
Gary Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Les Potts. Les Potts powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
23.9%
47.9%
28.2%
Scorers
| Paul Hopkin 17 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hopkin of Raith Rovers |
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) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alec Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samir Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bryan Nok (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Telfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Davidson (GK) | 0 | |