Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,316 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
2.08
0-0Paul McGrory takes it forward alone. Paul McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.26
0-0Neil Hendry surges forward with the ball. Neil Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.48
0-0Stefan Rosengren threads the ball through to Alec Burley. Alec Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
Alec Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.13
Paul McGrory threads the ball through to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
24.42
Stefan Rosengren chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley knocks the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
26.15
0-0Gary Ritchie makes a simple pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Campbell passes the ball forward but Billy Caldwell is offside!
27.23
Paul McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo plays a perfect one-two with Yaroslav Sobolyev and rushes in on goal... Rafael Izquierdo takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.19
0-0Gary Ferguson barges into Paul Johnstone. Gary Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Paul Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.38
Alec Burley threads the ball through to Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo tries a spectacular long range effort but Duncan Gallacher is on top of it.
36.31
Alec Burley advances with the ball. Alec Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.53
Kevin Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from distance but Gavin Matteo is on top of it.
45.00
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Stirling Albion kicking off!
47.37
Garry Hendry makes a probing pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.38
Stirling Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
57.18
Neil Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.37
Kevin Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.12
Stephen Campbell surges forward with the ball. Stephen Campbell goes all the way! Stephen Campbell rockets a shot on goal but Gavin Matteo is on top of it.
65.24
Neil Hendry makes a probing pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gavin Matteo easily picks it out of the air!
71.08
Paul Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.47
Gary Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.34
Alec Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo lofts in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.50
Alec Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev heads the ball goalwards. Duncan Gallacher manages to gather it comfortably.
87.11
Hugo Zamora makes a probing pass to Paul McGrory. Paul McGrory advances with the ball. Paul McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
89.21
Garry Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Stefan Rosengren chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
0
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
31.3%
45.8%
22.9%