Match Report
| Peterhead | Peterhead |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Rae | A. Rae |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Neil Morrison | N. Morrison | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | |||||||||
| David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 44 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | ||||||||
| Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Billy Meiklejohn | B. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Tomas Fernandes | T. Fernandes |  | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Dominic Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Don Mason | D. Mason | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| Dominic Young | D. Young | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Gavin Niven | G. Niven | | 61 | A | | 9 | | | A | 46 | | John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Craig Burley | C. Burley | | 42 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | |||||||||
| Stephen Dickov | S. Dickov | | 40 | G | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Callum Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
| John Hopkin | J. Hopkin | | 40 | G | | 13 | | A | 38 | | John Hansen | J. Hansen | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 37 | A | | 14 | | M | 37 | | John Hendry | J. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,756 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Billy Davidson sees Dominic Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Young brings the ball forward. Dominic Young makes a pass forward but Gavin Niven makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
8.18
0-0Don Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Burley. Craig Burley whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.01
0-0Matt Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Stephen James who takes it down. Stephen James shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alec Rae manages to keep it out.
12.58
Neil Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to John Ferguson. John Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.11
Billy Davidson makes a probing pass to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall plays a quick one-two with Gavin Niven and rushes in on goal... Gary Mccall takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.36
0-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.36
0-0Billy Meiklejohn catches Craig Burley on the ankles. Billy Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Craig Burley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.38
1-0Tomas Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.27
Neil Meiklejohn passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dominic Burley. With vision, Dominic Burley plays the ball forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory plays a one-two with John Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Billy McGrory tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.43
Dominic Young passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall hits a low pass to Craig Burley. Craig Burley takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.55
1-0Tomas Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
28.14
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Ferguson controls it well on his chest. John Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
38.18
Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Don Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Don Mason plays a one-two with Craig Burley and rushes in on goal... Don Mason takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with John Hopkin replacing Billy Davidson and Gary Campbell replacing Gary Mccall. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Peterhead start the second half!
49.06
Tomas Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Craig Burley controls it well on his chest. Craig Burley skips past Billy Meiklejohn! Craig Burley rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.19
1-0Stephen James hacks John Hopkin from behind! Stephen James is given a warning by the referee! John Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.07
Dominic Burley chips the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
60.40
1-0Peterhead have made a substitution with Stephen Dickov replacing Alec Rae .
63.56
Gavin Niven clumsily knocks into Duncan Ferguson. The referee calls over Gavin Niven and warns him to calm down! Duncan Ferguson runs off the knock.
65.37
Don Mason plays the ball forward to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Callum Hopkin manages to gather it comfortably.
67.40
Don Mason threads a neat ball through to Craig Burley. Craig Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.57
Dominic Burley advances with the ball. Dominic Burley plays a one-two with John Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Dominic Burley tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
22.5%
42.5%
35%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Burley of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dominic Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Fernandes (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Don Mason (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dominic Young (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gavin Niven (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Craig Burley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gary Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Dickov (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Callum Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Meiklejohn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Billy Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Burley (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Glass (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Hansen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Hendry (MID) | 0 | |