Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
3.25
0-0Julian Hierro clumsily knocks into David Simonsson. Julian Hierro is shown the yellow card! David Simonsson runs off the knock.
4.57
0-0Albert Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Levintsky controls it well on his chest. Jeremy Levintsky hits a low pass to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe cuts inside the box! Stanley Smithe strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.27
0-0Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Zimmermann controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
15.25
Albert Calvo catches Billy White on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy White runs off the knock.
21.57
0-1Gavin McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren whips in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.34
With imagination, Nicolas Zimmermann laces a through ball forward to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Mike Newby controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Mike Newby provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
26.18
Jeremy Levintsky makes a probing pass to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton cuts inside the box! Alun Shilton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.26
Jeremy Levintsky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann plays a one-two with Mike Newby and advances towards the goal... Nicolas Zimmermann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.49
With some swift thinking, Arno Van Haaren plays the ball forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann makes a looping header on goal. Silvio Lima punches it away to safety.
33.26
Nicolas Zimmermann clumsily knocks into Atam Melchiot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Atam Melchiot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.09
Stanley Smithe sees Kevin Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Jeremy Levintsky and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kevin Strachan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.53
Kevin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high ball forward to Mike Newby who takes it down. Mike Newby shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
48.13
2-1Elena Suarez surges forward with the ball. Elena Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum McNeill.
49.58
Atam Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Billy White who brings the ball under control. Billy White plays a perfect one-two with Niccolo Wright and rushes in on goal... Billy White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Silvio Lima!
53.06
Callum McNeill passes the ball forward to Mike Newby. Mike Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin McNeill.
57.02
Gavin McNeill hits a low pass to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann plays a one-two with Niccolo Wright and advances towards the goal... Marcel Widmann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
60.20
Elena Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White skips past Chritophe Laslandes! Billy White looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.20
Arno Van Haaren kicks a strong pass forward to Atam Melchiot. Atam Melchiot threads a neat ball through to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum McNeill.
67.16
Billy White hits a low pass to David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. With a superhuman jump, Marcel Widmann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Silvio Lima!
73.05
Eerik Carlbohm hits a low pass to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.51
2-2Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Kevin Mckinlay replacing Callum McNeill .
79.42
Stanley Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Levintsky easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Levintsky runs straight at the defence! Jeremy Levintsky rockets a shot on goal. Copain Schultz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.12
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Zimmermann collects the pass. Nicolas Zimmermann shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
3-2Kevin Strachan makes a probing pass to Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zimmermann. Atam Melchiot catches Nicolas Zimmermann on the ankles. Nicolas Zimmermann appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
25.4%
46%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeremy Levintsky of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chritophe Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Calvo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Julian Hierro (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Stanley Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Levintsky (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Nicolas Zimmermann (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Alun Shilton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mike Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ross Sharpe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patrick Laver (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jakob Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Van Haaren (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eerik Carlbohm (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Elena Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | David Simonsson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Duncan Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dino Bazzani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodney Seedorf (ATT) | 0 | |