Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Queens ParkQueens Park
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin47
G
1
G
42Craig TelferC. Telfer
Richard HendersonR. Henderson47
D
2
D
59Gavin BradyG. Brady
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn43
D
3
D
49Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn37
D
4
D
45Alec GemmellA. Gemmell
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson52
M
5
D
42Alex CollinsA. Collins
Dominic BurleyD. Burley50
M
6
M
44Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Matt DickovM. Dickov46
M
7captain
M
42David MortonD. Morton
John FergusonJ. Ferguson45
M
8
M
42Paul BradyP. Brady
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith46
A
captain9
M
40Callum DalglishC. Dalglish
Stephen JamesS. James39
A
10
A
52Gavin MatteoG. Matteo
Billy McGroryB. McGrory38
A
11
A
42Gary GlassG. Glass
 
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
12
G
41Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
John HansenJ. Hansen38
A
13
M
40Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
John HendryJ. Hendry37
M
14
A
40Richard BurleyR. Burley

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,471 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.


0.00
Queens Park kick off and get the match underway!
2.21
Richard Henderson threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.28
David Morton flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Glass. Gary Glass gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Callum Hopkin reads it well. Quality keeping!
6.34
Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. Stephen James controls it well on his chest. Stephen James shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
10.57
Without breaking stride, David Morton plays the ball forward to Gary Glass. Gary Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Meiklejohn.
12.40
Duncan Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen James. Stephen James 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!
14.37
Dominic Burley threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.14
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
18.56
Matt Dickov makes a simple pass to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.29
Garry Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Billy McGrory. Garry Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Billy McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.33
Alec Gemmell sees David Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.03
Paul Brady sees a break and surges forward. Paul Brady rushes past Richard Henderson! Paul Brady shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
40.08
Neil Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.45
Alec Gemmell catches John Ferguson on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Gemmell and warns him to calm down! John Ferguson runs off the knock.
44.53
John Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Brady. The referee brings John Naysmith to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Garry Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Paul Brady who brings the ball under control. With wonderful imagination, Paul Brady laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
49.03
John Ferguson barges into Garry Thomson. John Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Garry Thomson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.28
Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Burley who brings the ball under control. Dominic Burley threads a neat ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.10
Callum Dalglish barges into Matt Dickov. Callum Dalglish is warned by the referee! Matt Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.26
Alec Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to David Morton who takes it down. David Morton makes a probing pass to Gary Glass. Gary Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
60.11
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ferguson replacing Garry Thomson and Matt Naysmith replacing David Morton .
63.10
Matt Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.07
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Billy McGrory controls it well on his chest. Billy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.11
Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Telfer with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
77.44
Queens Park have made a substitution with Richard Burley replacing Gavin Matteo .
78.52
Matt Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Richard Burley. Richard Burley skips past Duncan Ferguson! Richard Burley comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
87.47
Matt Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass rushes past Richard Henderson! Gary Glass tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
89.41
Callum Dalglish makes an attacking run forward. Callum Dalglish controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Richard Burley through on goal. Some silky footwork from Richard Burley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Queens Park
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%

Scorers
Billy McGrory 51
John Naysmith 73
Richard Burley 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy McGrory of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
6.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
7
8.John Ferguson (MID)yellow card
5
9.John Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stephen James (ATT)
7
11.Billy McGrory (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.John Hansen (ATT)
0
14.John Hendry (MID)
0

1.Craig Telfer (GK)
6
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alec Gemmell (DEF)
6
5.Alex Collins (DEF)
6
6.Billy Thomson (MID)
6
7.David Morton (MID)
6
8.Paul Brady (MID)
7
9.Callum Dalglish (MID)
7
10.Gavin Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Gary Glass (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Ferguson (GK)
6
13.Matt Naysmith (MID)
7
14.Richard Burley (ATT)goal scored
8