Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Arno Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward to David Simonsson who brings the ball under control. David Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez makes a looping header on goal but somehow Simon Granville happens to be in the right place to block it.
4.45
With great vision, Don Glass plays the ball forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren knocks the ball forward to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Yazid Bolivard and the loose ball is cleared up field.
6.31
0-0Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward. Billy White controls it well on his chest. Billy White puts a great ball through. Marcel Widmann runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.31
0-0Marcel Widmann threads the ball through to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Zbigniew Kozminski is on top of it.
14.00
0-0Enrique Garcia threads a neat ball through to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Suarez.
20.58
Yazid Bolivard passes the ball forward to Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Van Haaren.
21.18
Yazid Bolivard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hendry. With imagination, Kevin Hendry laces a through ball forward to Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
22.26
0-0Yazid Bolivard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Scott Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.03
Atam Melchiot makes a probing pass to Don Glass. Don Glass kicks a strong pass forward to David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Garcia.
26.33
0-0Jonas Scholz hacks Arno Van Haaren from behind! The referee calls over Jonas Scholz and shows him a yellow card! Arno Van Haaren stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.10
0-1Yazid Bolivard flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Scholz controls it well on his chest. Jonas Scholz passes the ball forward to Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.30
Niccolo Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Navarro.
32.51
With a delightful solo run, Niccolo Wright stretches the opposition's defence. Niccolo Wright whips in a cross ball towards Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Zbigniew Kozminski manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.56
0-1Enrique Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Billy White. Enrique Garcia is warned by the referee! Billy White runs off the knock.
36.23
Francisco Reyes plays the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
38.24
Enrique Garcia catches Marcel Widmann on the ankles. Enrique Garcia is warned by the referee again! Marcel Widmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Atam Melchiot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Wright controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Wright knocks the ball forward to David Simonsson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
47.32
Niccolo Wright threads a neat ball through to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Navarro.
60.26
0-1St Mirren have made a substitution with Alessandro Giacchetta replacing Jose Javier Hernandez .
61.34
Scott Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Giacchetta. Alessandro Giacchetta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
63.47
Jonas Scholz sees space and advances. Jonas Scholz shoots from distance but Copain Schultz reads it well. Excellent save!
66.05
Arno Van Haaren sees Elena Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Suarez shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Zbigniew Kozminski had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
72.15
Gavin McNeill passes the ball forward to Atam Melchiot. Atam Melchiot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.04
Niccolo Wright decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zbigniew Kozminski who gathers it comfortably.
79.14
Scott Dalglish darts forward. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.26
With vision, Scott Dalglish plays the ball forward to Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.17
Arno Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann controls it well on his chest. Marcel Widmann finds some space and shoots from distance. Zbigniew Kozminski effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Atam Melchiot flicks a high ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Eerik Carlbohm plays the ball forward to David Simonsson. David Simonsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Wright of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gavin McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Van Haaren (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Wright (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Eerik Carlbohm (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Elena Suarez (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Simonsson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Duncan Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dino Bazzani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodney Seedorf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Zbigniew Kozminski (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yazid Bolivard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Enrique Garcia (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Rafael Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonas Scholz (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Jose Javier Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Hendry (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Pedro Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fadel Kossogonov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel King (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alessandro Giacchetta (DEF) | 6 | |