Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John GemmellJ. Gemmell75
G
1
G
71John HutchisonJ. Hutchison
Gary EustaceG. Eustace54
D
2captain
D
58Stefan FerranteS. Ferrante
Alec MccallA. Mccall54
D
3
D
56Nuno QuaresmaN. Quaresma
Brenny BroersB. Broers49
D
4
D
55Dries Van WonderenD. Van Wonderen
Kevin TelferK. Telfer49
D
5
M
64Don ElliottD. Elliott
Duncan MccallD. Mccall52
M
6
M
57Richard McallisterR. Mcallister
Neil ThomsonN. Thomson41
M
7
M
54Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish
Cleto MaltagliatiC. Maltagliati39
M
8
M
53Colin GemmillC. Gemmill
Alec RitchieA. Ritchie39
M
9
A
53Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin59
A
10
A
53Sebastiao TavaresS. Tavares
Les PottsL. Potts52
A
captain11
A
48Neil CampbellN. Campbell
 
Paul CampbellP. Campbell50
G
12
D
55Simon KühnS. Kühn
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith49
A
13
D
52Gavin StrachanG. Strachan
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson48
D
14
M
48Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 4,925 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Inglis.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the match!
4.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Mcallister laces a through ball forward to Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
6.00
With a delightful solo run, Don Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Don Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
8.09
Stefan Ferrante hits a low pass to Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.03
Don Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Craig Naysmith who takes it down. Craig Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. John Gemmell gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
10.50
Stefan Ferrante clumsily knocks into Paul Hopkin. Stefan Ferrante is shown the yellow card! Paul Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.57
Duncan Mccall threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.36
Richard Mcallister barges into Neil Thomson. Richard Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Neil Thomson runs off the knock.
26.47
Richard Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Neil Campbell controls it well on his chest. Neil Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from John Gemmell!
27.56
Don Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell runs straight at the defence! Neil Campbell takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.28
Richard Mcallister threads the ball through to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by John Gemmell. Excellent save.
34.53
Don Elliott plays the ball forward to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.13
Dominic Dalglish threads the ball through to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Gary Eustace sees space and advances. Gary Eustace brings the ball forward. Gary Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Les Potts. Les Potts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Hutchison comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Arbroath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Arbroath kicking off!
47.01
Kevin Telfer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Telfer passes the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Potts but the linesman indicates offside!
48.25
Dominic Dalglish makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
49.40
Colin Gemmill takes it forward alone. Colin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.52
Dominic Dalglish advances with the ball. Dominic Dalglish cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
55.16
Stefan Ferrante makes a simple pass to Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister makes a probing pass to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.35
Alec Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Maltagliati. Cleto Maltagliati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
59.19
Kevin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Maltagliati controls it well on his chest. Cleto Maltagliati flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who takes it down. Paul Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Quaresma.
60.41
Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Campbell replacing Cleto Maltagliati and Alec Ferguson replacing Duncan Mccall .
67.02
Kevin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Paul Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but John Hutchison manages to gather it.
71.38
Richard Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Craig Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
79.36
Don Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Craig Naysmith who takes it down. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.38
Alec Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Paul Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dries Van Wonderen.
83.09
Colin Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Colin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares connects with a diving header. John Gemmell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.14
Dominic Dalglish passes the ball forward to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Arbroath
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
0
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
36.3%
44%
19.8%

Scorers
Sebastiao Tavares 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiao Tavares of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.John Gemmell (GK)
8
2.Gary Eustace (DEF)
8
3.Alec Mccall (DEF)
6
4.Brenny Broers (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
7
6.Duncan Mccall (MID)
6
7.Neil Thomson (MID)
6
8.Cleto Maltagliati (MID)
7
9.Alec Ritchie (MID)
6
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Les Potts (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Campbell (GK)
6
13.Don Naysmith (ATT)
0
14.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6

1.John Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Stefan Ferrante (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Nuno Quaresma (DEF)
6
4.Dries Van Wonderen (DEF)
6
5.Don Elliott (MID)
8
6.Richard Mcallister (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dominic Dalglish (MID)
8
8.Colin Gemmill (MID)
7
9.Craig Naysmith (ATT)
8
10.Sebastiao Tavares (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Neil Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Kühn (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Matt Hutchison (MID)
0