Match Report


Queens ParkQueens Park     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig TelferC. Telfer42
G
1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Gavin BradyG. Brady59
D
2
D
47Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Garry ThomsonG. Thomson49
D
3
D
43Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Alec GemmellA. Gemmell45
D
4
D
37Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn
Alex CollinsA. Collins42
D
5
M
52Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson44
M
6
M
51Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Alec CaldwellA. Caldwell43
M
captain7
M
46Matt DickovM. Dickov
Paul BradyP. Brady42
M
8
M
45John FergusonJ. Ferguson
David MortonD. Morton42
M
9captain
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Gavin MatteoG. Matteo52
A
10
A
39Stephen JamesS. James
Gary GlassG. Glass42
A
11
A
38Billy McGroryB. McGrory
 
Alex FergusonA. Ferguson41
G
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Callum DalglishC. Dalglish40
M
13
A
38John HansenJ. Hansen
Richard BurleyR. Burley40
A
14
M
37John HendryJ. Hendry

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,242 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mcinnes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
3.35
Matt Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Stephen James who takes it down. Stephen James shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.01
Alec Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.18
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
26.41
Gavin Brady plays the ball forward to Paul Brady. Paul Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.58
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Matt Dickov who brings the ball under control. Matt Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.53
Dominic Burley knocks the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Craig Telfer.
45.00
Matt Dickov takes the throw-in. Dominic Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park kick off!
48.11
Paul Brady passes the ball forward to Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.02
Garry Thomson passes the ball forward to Paul Brady. Paul Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo knocks the ball forward to Gary Glass but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.27
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ferguson replacing Garry Thomson and Callum Dalglish replacing Alec Caldwell .
61.34
Matt Dickov threads the ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James runs straight at the defence! Stephen James cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.25
Callum Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Callum Dalglish makes a probing pass to Gavin Matteo but he's offside!
75.27
Callum Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
77.38
Queens Park have made a substitution with Richard Burley replacing Gavin Matteo .
78.39
Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
81.53
Dominic Burley passes the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.08
Billy Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. John Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
85.02
Alex Ferguson catches Billy McGrory on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Billy McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.13
Billy Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Telfer with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Queens Park

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
23%
47.3%
29.7%

Scorers
Stephen James 3, 89
John Naysmith 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen James of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
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.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Paul Brady (MID)
6
9.David Morton (MID)
6
10.Gavin Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Gary Glass (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Ferguson (GK)yellow card
5
13.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6
14.Richard Burley (ATT)
6

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