Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Dundee UnitedDundee United
James MorrisonJames Morrison Adam Wilsher Adam Wilsher
Copain SchultzC. Schultz74
G
1
G
76Alex HendryA. Hendry
Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot72
D
2
D
70Youssouf RouvièreY. Rouvière
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill77
D
3
D
72André FelicianoA. Feliciano
Don GlassD. Glass75
D
4
D
70Damian DevineauD. Devineau
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren76
M
5
M
74Jose OrtizJ. Ortiz
Niccolo WrightN. Wright83
M
6captain
M
76Daniele MooreD. Moore
Eerik CarlbohmE. Carlbohm85
M
7
M
73Scott PowerS. Power
Regillio Van HelmondR. Van Helmond71
M
8
M
72Djimi DoumengD. Doumeng
Billy WhiteB. White78
A
captain9
A
70Rodrigo PintoR. Pinto
Marcel WidmannM. Widmann75
A
10
A
71Jean-Philippe JeunechampJ. Jeunechamp
David SimonssonD. Simonsson78
A
11
A
77Callum HendryC. Hendry
 
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson72
A
12
D
71Sergio ReisS. Reis
Dino BazzaniD. Bazzani70
D
13
M
71Arno RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf73
A
14
A
69Guido GuanaG. Guana

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.07
Scott Power makes a probing pass to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.45
Damian Devineau catches David Simonsson on the ankles. Damian Devineau is given a warning by the referee! David Simonsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.12
Regillio Van Helmond kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann puts a great ball through but Billy White is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
10.31
André Feliciano darts forward. André Feliciano threads the ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp and advances towards the goal... Rodrigo Pinto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Copain Schultz is on top of it.
12.13
Arno Van Haaren threads a neat ball through to David Simonsson. David Simonsson lofts in a cross ball towards Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alex Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
16.48
Djimi Doumeng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.52
Youssouf Rouvière darts forward. Youssouf Rouvière threads a neat ball through to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. With a superhuman jump, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Gavin McNeill. That should have been a goal!
26.49
André Feliciano flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Moore who takes it down. Daniele Moore sees space and advances. Daniele Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Glass.
34.35
Atam Melchiot takes a short throw-in bringing Niccolo Wright into play. Niccolo Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
42.29
Scott Power knocks the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Copain Schultz is on top of it.
44.28
Damian Devineau sees a break and surges forward. Damian Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
45.00
Showing fabulous composure, Daniele Moore plays the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Atam Melchiot.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
47.39
Eerik Carlbohm passes the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
51.44
Damian Devineau threads the ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto sees Callum Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Hendry shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Copain Schultz!
55.35
Don Glass comes in with a late challenge on Callum Hendry. The referee calls over Don Glass and warns him to calm down! Callum Hendry runs off the knock.
57.25
Atam Melchiot makes a probing pass to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arno Van Haaren whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Damian Devineau barges into Billy White. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.00
Eerik Carlbohm sees Regillio Van Helmond in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regillio Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.50
Arno Van Haaren receives the ball from a throw-in from David Simonsson. Arno Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. David Simonsson collects the pass. David Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. With a superhuman jump, Marcel Widmann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Damian Devineau!
61.57
Damian Devineau hits a low pass to André Feliciano. André Feliciano flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry collects the pass. Callum Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Wright.
63.18
Gavin McNeill pushes up the pitch. Gavin McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Alex Hendry manages to keep it out.
65.34
Scott Power knocks the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
67.18
Daniele Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp who takes it down. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
69.54
Daniele Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
73.40
Youssouf Rouvière threads the ball through to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
77.02
Dundee United have made a substitution with Guido Guana replacing Rodrigo Pinto .
78.12
Damian Devineau threads a neat ball through to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.27
Eerik Carlbohm threads the ball through to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.36
Daniele Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Guido Guana. Guido Guana whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Dundee United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%

Scorers
Eerik Carlbohm 12
Arno Van Haaren 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Copain Schultz of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Copain Schultz (GK)
9
2.Atam Melchiot (DEF)
6
3.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Don Glass (DEF)
5
5.Arno Van Haaren (MID)goal scored
9
6.Niccolo Wright (MID)
7
7.Eerik Carlbohm (MID)goal scored
9
8.Regillio Van Helmond (MID)
6
9.Billy White (ATT)
6
10.Marcel Widmann (ATT)
6
11.David Simonsson (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
0
13.Dino Bazzani (DEF)
0
14.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
0

1.Alex Hendry (GK)
6
2.Youssouf Rouvière (DEF)
6
3.André Feliciano (DEF)
7
4.Damian Devineau (DEF)
7
5.Jose Ortiz (MID)
6
6.Daniele Moore (MID)
8
7.Scott Power (MID)
6
8.Djimi Doumeng (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)
7
10.Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)
6
11.Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Reis (DEF)
0
13.Arno Rummenigge (MID)
0
14.Guido Guana (ATT)
6