Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan James | D. James |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 | | Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Paul McGrory | P. McGrory | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Kevin Law | K. Law | |||||||||
| John Matteo | J. Matteo | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Dominic Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Duncan Young | D. Young | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Gary Ritchie | G. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Callum Matteo | C. Matteo | | 42 | D | | 5 | | M | 53 | | Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Dominic Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Paul Rae | P. Rae | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | John Meiklejohn | J. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Paul Johnstone | P. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Don Hansen | D. Hansen | | 49 | A | | 9 | | M | 38 | | Duncan McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Kevin Mcallister | K. Mcallister | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Billy Caldwell | B. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Colin Sullivan | C. Sullivan | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 1,995 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off and get the match underway!
8.28
0-0Gary Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry threads the ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul McGrory.
10.56
1-0Callum Matteo passes the ball forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson surges forward with the ball. Dominic Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don Hansen!
18.09
1-0Dominic Meiklejohn catches Duncan McStay on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.57
1-0Dominic Meiklejohn hacks Duncan McStay from behind! Dominic Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Duncan McStay runs off the knock.
21.55
1-0Ayr United are easily keeping Raith Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.38
Paul Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan plays a perfect one-two with Don Hansen and rushes in on goal... Colin Sullivan rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.52
2-0Kevin Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell takes it forward alone. Stephen Campbell shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
36.39
Dominic Henderson makes a probing pass to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
38.10
Paul Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan James who gathers it comfortably.
44.05
Duncan Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson makes a simple pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Law.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
47.02
Dominic Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.24
Dominic Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen makes a probing pass to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kevin Mcallister scores for Ayr United!!
61.12
Paul Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
63.34
Callum Matteo makes a simple pass to Paul Rae. Paul Rae threads the ball through to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.01
Dominic Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Sullivan!
73.36
Paul Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Paul Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.10
Gary Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone makes a simple pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson plays a perfect one-two with Billy Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Garry Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
83.21
5-0Paul Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell goes all the way! Billy Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Duncan James manages to gather it comfortably.
85.04
Paul McGrory passes the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
31.9%
43.1%
25%
Scorers
| Don Hansen 11 Colin Sullivan 26, 47, 66 Kevin Mcallister 51 |