Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     CowdenbeathCowdenbeath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin47
G
1
G
44Don BremnerD. Bremner
Richard HendersonR. Henderson47
D
2
D
45Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn43
D
3
D
44Garry GlassG. Glass
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn37
D
4
D
44Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson52
M
5
D
43Dominic HendersonD. Henderson
Dominic BurleyD. Burley51
M
6
M
40Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
Matt DickovM. Dickov46
M
7captain
M
38Alex RitchieA. Ritchie
John FergusonJ. Ferguson45
M
8
M
38Richard HendersonR. Henderson
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith46
A
captain9
A
49Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Stephen JamesS. James39
A
10
A
43Garry BoothG. Booth
Billy McGroryB. McGrory38
A
11
A
42David YoungD. Young
 
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
12
A
39Dominic StrachanD. Strachan
John HansenJ. Hansen38
A
13
D
38Matt GemmellM. Gemmell
John HendryJ. Hendry37
M
14
M
38Richard CollinsR. Collins

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,451 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath kick off!
2.50
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley hits a low pass to Garry Booth. Some silky footwork from Garry Booth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.33
John Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory powers a header at goal. It's there!! Don Bremner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.34
Dominic Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
14.30
Richard Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who takes it down. Duncan Burley finds some space and shoots from distance. Callum Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
15.58
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.58
Matt Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Don Bremner is on top of it.
21.57
Billy Meiklejohn pushes up the pitch. Billy Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to John Ferguson. John Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.44
Neil Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Billy McGrory who brings the ball under control. Billy McGrory shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.13
Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov controls it well on his chest. Matt Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Billy McGrory who takes it down. Billy McGrory shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.29
Dominic Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.07
Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who gracefully takes it down. Duncan Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.43
Matt Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Matt Dickov runs straight at the defence! Matt Dickov strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.50
Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Burley who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan Burley shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
44.24
Richard Henderson threads the ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory shoots from 20 yards. Don Bremner gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cowdenbeath players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
47.44
Matt Dickov brings the ball forward. Matt Dickov shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
48.09
Callum Caldwell passes the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cowdenbeath are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.20
Garry Glass clumsily knocks into John Naysmith. The referee warns Garry Glass to calm down! John Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.13
Matt Dickov brings the ball forward. Matt Dickov shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
59.24
Dominic Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks the ball forward, putting John Naysmith through on goal. John Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.49
Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.49
Neil Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Garry Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Booth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.38
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Young. David Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Meiklejohn.
65.31
Billy Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Ferguson.
66.05
Matt Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from outside the area but somehow Don Bremner manages to keep it out.
67.21
Raith Rovers are in full control of this game.
71.09
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Alex Meiklejohn darts forward. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Callum Hopkin manages to gather it easily.
72.27
Matt Dickov passes the ball forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.41
Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Naysmith makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy McGrory. Some good footwork from Billy McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.21
Dominic Henderson takes a long throw-in. Garry Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley passes the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Cowdenbeath
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
25.6%
41.9%
32.6%

Scorers
Billy McGrory 4
Garry Booth 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Dickov of Raith Rovers

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

1.Don Bremner (GK)
7
2.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
3.Garry Glass (DEF)
6
4.Callum Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Henderson (DEF)
6
6.Alex Meiklejohn (MID)
7
7.Alex Ritchie (MID)
6
8.Richard Henderson (MID)
6
9.Duncan Burley (ATT)
7
10.Garry Booth (ATT)goal scored
8
11.David Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Strachan (ATT)
0
13.Matt Gemmell (DEF)
0
14.Richard Collins (MID)
0