Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Broadwood Stadium where Clyde play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,025 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clyde are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morrison.


0.00
Clyde kick off!
10.42
Paul Götz threads the ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.48
Duncan Mason barges into Duncan Mccall. The referee brings Duncan Mason to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Mccall runs off the knock.
18.45
Paul Götz threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason makes a probing pass to Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Mccall.
20.03
Matt White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
21.24
Craig Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay controls it well on his chest. Alec McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by John Gemmell.
22.25
Craig Henderson takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Kevin Telfer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.02
Paul Götz laces a through ball forward to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason hits a low pass to Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by John Gemmell. Excellent save.
26.26
Paul Hopkin barges into Paul Götz. Paul Hopkin is warned by the referee! Paul Götz stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.37
Neil Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts edges inside the box! Les Potts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Paul Cleland had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
32.46
Paul Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Craig Henderson controls it well on his chest. Craig Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay collects the pass. Alec McStay makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. John Gemmell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.30
Neil Thomson threads a neat ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Les Potts scores for Raith Rovers!!
40.54
Paul Götz makes a simple pass to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.11
Paul Harrison passes the ball forward to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin plays a one-two with Uwe Schäfer and rushes in on goal... Scott Hopkin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clyde have changed their lineup with Neil Niven replacing Scott Hopkin. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
48.21
Duncan Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart White.
57.26
Andy Collins makes a probing pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin passes the ball forward but Les Potts is offside!
59.37
Alec Mccall threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall sees Paul Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hopkin skips past Paul Götz! Paul Hopkin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.52
Gary Eustace sees Andy Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Collins sees a break and surges forward. Andy Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.32
With great vision, Brenny Broers plays the ball forward to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall threads a neat ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Götz.
69.46
Matt White knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay whips in a cross ball towards Neil Niven. Neil Niven gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
71.40
Craig Henderson laces a through ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alec McStay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.39
Cleto Maltagliati makes a beautiful solo run. Cleto Maltagliati shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.05
Brenny Broers sees Andy Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Collins flicks a high ball forward to Les Potts who takes it down. Les Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart White.
79.52
Craig Henderson knocks the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Niven. Neil Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
81.03
Matt White kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
26.1%
45.5%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Les Potts of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Paul Cleland (GK)
6
2.Daniel Lima (DEF)
6
3.Paul Götz (DEF)
6
4.Paul Harrison (DEF)
6
5.Stuart White (DEF)
6
6.Craig Henderson (MID)
7
7.Matt White (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mason (MID)
6
9.Scott Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alec McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Uwe Schäfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Helguera (GK)
0
13.Florian Thielemann (GK)
0
14.Neil Niven (MID)
6

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