Match Report
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| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | East Stirling | East Stirling | ||||||||||||||||
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| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 |  | Paul Vassell | P. Vassell | |||||||||
| Gary Eustace | G. Eustace | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 58 |  | Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri | ||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Brenny Broers | B. Broers |  | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Nico Dehm | N. Dehm | |||||||||
| Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 | | Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | |||||||||
| Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Andy Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | | 41 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Andy Collins | A. Collins | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Cleto Maltagliati | C. Maltagliati | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Scott Carragher | S. Carragher | |||||||||
| Les Potts | L. Potts | | 52 | A | | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Andy Gough | A. Gough | ||||||||
| Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | | 50 | G | | 12 | | M | 48 | | David Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 49 | A | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Alex Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 48 | D | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Paul Perry | P. Perry | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 4,427 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Stirling 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 East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
2.17
0-0Billy Liddell clumsily knocks into Alec Mccall. The referee warns Billy Liddell to calm down! Alec Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.11
0-0Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.19
0-0Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Billy Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Telfer.
9.06
Andy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.48
0-0Alec Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell puts a great ball through. Scott Carragher runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.51
0-0Cleto Maltagliati kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Les Potts. Les Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Paul Vassell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.06
0-1Massimo Maiuri hits a low pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Gough. Andy Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Andy Gough scores for East Stirling!!
24.55
Billy Liddell hacks Brenny Broers from behind! Billy Liddell is given another warning by the referee! Brenny Broers stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.26
Sebastiao Moutinho makes a probing pass to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.09
Alec Mccall knocks the ball forward to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. Paul Vassell gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
33.10
Sebastiao Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Paolo Mangone. Paolo Mangone knocks the ball forward to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell shoots from long range but John Gemmell reads it well. He makes it look easy!
34.48
Sebastiao Moutinho surges forward with the ball. Sebastiao Moutinho makes a probing pass to Andy Gough. Andy Gough shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.47
Alec Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough collects the pass. Andy Gough skips past Kevin Telfer! Andy Gough rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.17
Neil Thomson hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.28
Andy Collins threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a probing pass between the defence to Les Potts. Les Potts comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
0-1Paul Hopkin clumsily knocks into Massimo Maiuri. The referee calls over Paul Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Massimo Maiuri stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Stirling kick off!
47.06
Andy Collins threads a neat ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts skips past Nico Dehm! Les Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Vassell!
51.08
Andy Collins makes a simple pass to Les Potts. Les Potts plays a one-two with Paul Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Les Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paul Vassell.
52.55
0-1Corner kick to Raith Rovers. John Gemmell plays it short to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Nico Dehm happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.29
0-1East Stirling are dictating the run of play here today.
57.05
Cleto Maltagliati kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimo Maiuri.
59.52
Duncan Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.23
0-1Raith Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Paul Campbell replacing Andy Collins, Don Naysmith replacing Kevin Telfer and Alec Ferguson replacing Duncan Mccall .
66.41
Neil Souness threads a neat ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell passes the ball forward but Andy Gough is offside!
67.36
Alec Mccall takes it forward alone. Alec Mccall sees Paul Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hopkin cuts inside the box! Paul Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.24
Brenny Broers brings the ball forward. Brenny Broers plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin edges inside the box! Paul Hopkin shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.53
1-1Paul Campbell hacks Alec Hopkin from behind! Paul Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Alec Hopkin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.05
Brenny Broers flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Maltagliati controls it well on his chest. Cleto Maltagliati makes a simple pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.51
Alec Mccall sees Paul Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Campbell threads the ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
83.42
Alec Hopkin plays the ball forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher skips past Alec Mccall! Scott Carragher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.52
Alec Mccall barges into Andy Gough. Alec Mccall is shown the yellow card! Andy Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.6%
44%
27.4%
Scorers
| Paul Hopkin 69 | Andy Gough 18 |
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. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cleto Maltagliati (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Vassell (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Massimo Maiuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nico Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Mangone (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Carragher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Perry (DEF) | 0 | |