Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Queen of the SouthQueen of the South
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Copain SchultzC. Schultz74
G
1
G
73Alexander CastiglioniA. Castiglioni
Leon WardL. Ward71
D
2
D
71Francisco SotoF. Soto
Jakob BirkwaldJ. Birkwald72
D
3
D
69Ugo MossU. Moss
Don GlassD. Glass75
D
4captain
D
69Eduardo HelgueraE. Helguera
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren76
M
5
D
69Julian ThomsonJ. Thomson
Elena SuarezE. Suarez78
M
6
M
73Roberto TavaresR. Tavares
Johny HeurtebisJ. Heurtebis74
M
7
M
70Julian SuarezJ. Suarez
Regillio Van HelmondR. Van Helmond71
M
8
A
72Nunzio TentoniN. Tentoni
Scott PearceS. Pearce72
A
captain9
A
67Romarin SongR. Song
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson72
A
10
A
46David StrachanD. Strachan
Stephen RaeS. Rae72
A
11
A
46Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher
 
Marcel WidmannM. Widmann75
A
12
M
68Joachim BernardiJ. Bernardi
Dino BazzaniD. Bazzani70
D
13
D
66Gijs DavidsG. Davids
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf73
A
14
G
66John HopkinJ. Hopkin

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 19,348 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
2.43
Stephen Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce advances inside the box! Scott Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
16.03
Arno Van Haaren barges into Eduardo Helguera. The referee warns Arno Van Haaren to calm down! Eduardo Helguera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.45
Don Glass threads the ball through to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren makes a probing pass to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Alexander Castiglioni had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
26.13
Don Glass makes a simple pass to Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.52
Duncan Thomson receives the ball from a throw-in from Elena Suarez. Duncan Thomson passes the ball forward to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae makes a simple pass, allowing Duncan Thomson to run into the box. Duncan Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.56
Roberto Tavares clumsily knocks into Leon Ward. The referee calls over Roberto Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Leon Ward runs off the knock.
36.03
Jakob Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Helguera.
39.55
Eduardo Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Copain Schultz manages to gather it.
40.22
With vision, Regillio Van Helmond plays the ball forward to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce makes a deft header. Eduardo Helguera clears it off the line with his head!
44.20
Elena Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Johny Heurtebis who takes it down. Johny Heurtebis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Helguera.
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the second half underway!
47.34
Julian Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni deftly passes the ball to David Strachan, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from David Strachan provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Leon Ward!
53.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Tavares plays the ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Copain Schultz.
54.08
Raith Rovers are in full control of this game.
63.39
Johny Heurtebis flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Moss.
67.16
With great vision, Eduardo Helguera plays the ball forward to Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.15
Eduardo Helguera knocks the ball forward to Francisco Soto. Francisco Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from outside the area but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
71.50
Don Glass flicks a high pass forward. Regillio Van Helmond controls it well on his chest. Regillio Van Helmond threads the ball through to Johny Heurtebis. Johny Heurtebis knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.34
Without breaking stride, Regillio Van Helmond plays the ball forward to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Eduardo Helguera!
77.54
Ugo Moss knocks the ball forward to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Copain Schultz reads it well. Excellent save!
81.21
Julian Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan. David Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
83.13
Julian Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Johny Heurtebis. The referee calls over Julian Suarez and warns him to calm down! Johny Heurtebis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.16
Nunzio Tentoni threads a neat ball through to Romarin Song. Romarin Song tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
87.08
Jakob Birkwald makes a probing pass to Regillio Van Helmond. Regillio Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Rae collects the pass. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Pearce. Scott Pearce connects with a diving header. Solid save from Alexander Castiglioni.
89.43
Eduardo Helguera hacks Elena Suarez from behind! Eduardo Helguera is shown the yellow card! Elena Suarez runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Queen of the South
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
21.1%
47.4%
31.6%

Scorers
Scott Pearce 20
Stephen Rae 72

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

Match Ratings
1.Copain Schultz (GK)
8
2.Leon Ward (DEF)
7
3.Jakob Birkwald (DEF)
6
4.Don Glass (DEF)
6
5.Arno Van Haaren (MID)
6
6.Elena Suarez (MID)
6
7.Johny Heurtebis (MID)
7
8.Regillio Van Helmond (MID)
7
9.Scott Pearce (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
7
11.Stephen Rae (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Marcel Widmann (ATT)
0
13.Dino Bazzani (DEF)
0
14.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
0

1.Alexander Castiglioni (GK)
6
2.Francisco Soto (DEF)
6
3.Ugo Moss (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Helguera (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Julian Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Tavares (MID)yellow card
6
7.Julian Suarez (MID)
6
8.Nunzio Tentoni (ATT)
6
9.Romarin Song (ATT)
6
10.David Strachan (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
6
 
12.Joachim Bernardi (MID)
0
13.Gijs Davids (DEF)
0
14.John Hopkin (GK)
0