Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 2,768 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
6.25
Raith Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.42
Forfar Athletic are easily keeping Raith Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.09
Andy Morrison passes the ball forward to Alistair Bailey. Alistair Bailey makes a probing pass to Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg goes all the way! Sylvain Clegg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Duncan Gallacher had no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
28.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.34
Paul Young chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry passes the ball forward to Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Law.
32.46
Andy Morrison threads the ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Caldwell.
38.55
Alistair Bailey advances with the ball. Alistair Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Ritchie.
39.00
Stephen Campbell passes the ball forward to Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.06
Paul Young sees space and advances. Paul Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Stephen Campbell makes a simple pass to Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison plays a perfect one-two with Sylvain Clegg and rushes in on goal... Garry Hutchison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Garry Hutchison scores for Forfar Athletic!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Forfar Athletic kick off the second half!
48.23
Scott Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Bailey. Alistair Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Ritchie.
53.12
Alistair Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.30
Stephen Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
55.44
Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.12
Neil Hendry makes a probing pass to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell makes a probing pass to Garry Henderson but he's offside!
59.10
Andy Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Bailey. Alistair Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
60.11
Kevin Law kicks a strong pass forward to John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson powers a header at goal. It's there!! Colin Naysmith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.19
Duncan McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.51
Paul Johnstone passes the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell goes all the way! Billy Caldwell tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.39
Neil Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison goes all the way! Garry Hutchison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
85.33
John Meiklejohn advances with the ball. John Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Bremner.
87.39
Alex Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Bailey. Alistair Bailey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Clegg. Sylvain Clegg shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Clegg of Forfar Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%