Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister35
G
1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Stuart ElliottS. Elliott41
D
2
D
47Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Paul McGroryP. McGrory37
D
3
D
43Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan44
D
captain4
D
37Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn
Don McStayD. McStay41
D
5
M
52Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Garry TelferG. Telfer35
M
6
M
51Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Gavin GlassG. Glass41
M
7
M
46Matt DickovM. Dickov
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister37
M
8
M
45John FergusonJ. Ferguson
David McStayD. McStay39
A
9captain
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin43
A
10
A
39Stephen JamesS. James
Neil HendersonN. Henderson49
A
11
A
38Billy McGroryB. McGrory
 
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay38
D
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Neil BurleyN. Burley42
M
13
A
38John HansenJ. Hansen
Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro43
A
14
M
37John HendryJ. Hendry

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,744 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City 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 Neil Morton.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
Billy Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith collects the pass. John Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.38
Dominic Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.34
Paul McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Paul McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.55
Garry Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Burley. The referee calls over Garry Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.19
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.03
Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
20.57
Gavin Glass clumsily knocks into Matt Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Dickov runs off the knock.
22.06
With some swift thinking, Garry Telfer plays the ball forward to David McStay. David McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Henderson.
24.38
Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Garry Mcallister as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
30.18
Garry Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Neil Henderson who takes it down. Neil Henderson advances inside the box! Neil Henderson rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.43
Billy Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Stephen James. Stephen James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.46
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith collects the pass. John Naysmith threads the ball through to Stephen James but he's offside!
39.40
Gavin Glass makes a simple pass to David McStay. David McStay advances inside the box! David McStay shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.57
Garry Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Garry Telfer sees Paul Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hopkin advances inside the box! Paul Hopkin tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elgin City kick off the second half!
47.57
Garry Telfer makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.23
Garry Telfer advances with the ball. Garry Telfer shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.07
Billy Meiklejohn runs forward with the ball. Billy Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
59.44
Gavin Glass darts forward. Gavin Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Callum Hopkin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.54
It's a corner kick. David McStay loops the ball over to the far post. Callum Hopkin drops low and scoops up the ball.
63.29
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Billy McGrory who brings the ball under control. Billy McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.41
Billy Meiklejohn catches Paul Hopkin on the ankles. Billy Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Paul Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.13
Gavin Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Glass makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.38
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Stephen James controls it well on his chest. Stephen James tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
77.57
Billy Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory skips past Don McStay! Billy McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
78.20
Garry Telfer brings the ball forward. Garry Telfer shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
81.59
Neil Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov threads the ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Raith Rovers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
21.5%
46.8%
31.6%

Scorers
Paul Hopkin 45
Neil Henderson 48
Garry Telfer 54
Stephen James 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Telfer of Elgin City

Match Ratings
1.Garry Mcallister (GK)
6
2.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Don McStay (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gavin Glass (MID)yellow card
7
8.Garry Mcallister (MID)yellow card
6
9.David McStay (ATT)
6
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Neil Henderson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
0
13.Neil Burley (MID)
0
14.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
0

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)
6
9.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Stephen James (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Billy McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.John Hansen (ATT)
0
14.John Hendry (MID)
0