Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     MontroseMontrose
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin47
G
1
G
51Jacob MakinJ. Makin
Richard HendersonR. Henderson47
D
2
D
52Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn43
D
3
D
51John JamesJ. James
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn37
D
4
D
44Billy MortonB. Morton
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson52
M
5
M
51Scott GallacherS. Gallacher
Dominic BurleyD. Burley51
M
6
M
47Stuart BradyS. Brady
Matt DickovM. Dickov46
M
7captain
M
41Alex InglisA. Inglis
John FergusonJ. Ferguson45
M
8
M
40Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith46
A
captain9
A
56Gary HansenG. Hansen
Stephen JamesS. James39
A
10
A
45David MasonD. Mason
Billy McGroryB. McGrory38
A
11
A
41Gavin InglisG. Inglis
 
Callum GlassC. Glass46
G
12
G
48Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
John HansenJ. Hansen38
A
13
D
42Duncan BoothD. Booth
John HendryJ. Hendry37
M
14
D
39Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,907 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Montrose are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dalglish.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
Duncan Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.55
Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.17
Dominic Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jacob Makin!
9.42
With vision, Duncan Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.55
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
20.11
Billy McGrory barges into Scott Bremner. The referee warns Billy McGrory to calm down! Scott Bremner runs off the knock.
21.01
Alex Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Callum Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
24.27
Billy Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Gallacher. Scott Gallacher makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
28.39
Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward to John Ferguson who brings the ball under control. John Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
30.17
Alex Inglis knocks the ball forward to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Callum Hopkin manages to gather it easily.
33.50
Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward to John Naysmith who brings the ball under control. John Naysmith passes the ball forward but Stephen James is offside!
34.35
Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Stephen James who brings the ball under control. Stephen James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Morton.
36.43
Duncan Ferguson makes a simple pass to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov sees John Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Naysmith shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.49
Neil Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. With a delightful solo run, Dominic Burley stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic Burley advances inside the box! Dominic Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jacob Makin.
40.52
John Ferguson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jacob Makin jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
42.23
Billy Morton hits a low pass to Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady makes a probing pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
45.00
Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Montrose kick off the second half!
48.01
Scott Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.46
Billy Morton flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Brady collects the pass. Stuart Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
54.48
Duncan Ferguson threads the ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Billy McGrory and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Naysmith rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.32
Neil Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Neil Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.31
Dominic Burley comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
Scott Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Inglis who brings the ball under control. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.14
Stuart Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Brady tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
66.45
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
75.41
Stuart Brady knocks the ball forward to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.19
Montrose have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Strachan replacing Scott Bremner, Duncan Booth replacing David Mason and Miguel Ribeiro replacing Gary Hansen .
84.38
Neil Meiklejohn breaks forward. Neil Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Billy Morton sees a break and surges forward. Billy Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Montrose
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
33.8%
37.8%
28.4%

Scorers
Gavin Inglis 21
Gary Hansen 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hansen of Montrose

Match Ratings
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)yellow card
7
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
7
8.John Ferguson (MID)
6
9.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Stephen James (ATT)
6
11.Billy McGrory (ATT)
5
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.John Hansen (ATT)
0
14.John Hendry (MID)
0

1.Jacob Makin (GK)
7
2.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
3.John James (DEF)
6
4.Billy Morton (DEF)
7
5.Scott Gallacher (MID)
7
6.Stuart Brady (MID)
8
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
8.Duncan Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Mason (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Inglis (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Stuart Strachan (GK)
6
13.Duncan Booth (DEF)
6
14.Miguel Ribeiro (DEF)
6