Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 2,524 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the match underway!
2.48
0-0John Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.43
0-0Alec Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Alex Morton. Alex Morton threads the ball through to Arno Koning. Arno Koning shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Gallacher easily smothers it!
4.24
David Arnold kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Ruiz. Eduardo Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.05
Alec Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Ruiz. Eduardo Ruiz sees space and advances. Eduardo Ruiz goes all the way! Eduardo Ruiz tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Gallacher easily smothers it!
9.18
0-1Gavin Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Don McNeill. Don McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Andy Collins. Andy Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Collins!
12.17
0-1Duncan McStay makes a simple pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.37
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.13
Kevin Law makes a probing pass to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry makes a probing pass to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.05
David Arnold knocks the ball to his team mate, Don McNeill. Don McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Koning. Arno Koning heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
26.37
0-1Alec Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Alex Morton. Alex Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Koning. Arno Koning knocks the ball forward to Andy Strachan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.27
Alex Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Koning. Arno Koning shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.04
Kevin Law sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Law knocks the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.07
Duncan McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
0-2David Arnold comes in with a late challenge on Garry Henderson. The referee calls over David Arnold and warns him to calm down! Garry Henderson runs off the knock.
45.00
Eduardo Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
47.37
Eduardo Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.40
Kevin Law sweeps the ball long. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
54.24
Gary Ritchie makes a simple pass to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone takes it forward alone. Paul Johnstone shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Craig Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.03
1-3Billy Caldwell hacks Carlos Antunes from behind! Billy Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Antunes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.30
Don McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Collins. Andy Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Gallacher!
73.27
David Arnold passes the ball forward to Alex Morton. Alex Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan shoots from 20 yards. Duncan Gallacher easily smothers it.
75.20
Eduardo Ruiz threads the ball through to Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks the ball forward to Arno Koning. Arno Koning makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Duncan Gallacher manages to keep it out.
79.35
Alec Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Morton. Alex Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
81.16
Don McNeill surges forward with the ball. Don McNeill shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.50
Don McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Koning. Arno Koning knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
84.39
Eduardo Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.44
Dominic Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Arno Koning. The referee calls over Dominic Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Arno Koning runs off the knock.
90.00
Don McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
28.1%
40.6%
31.2%
Scorers