Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 19,041 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Des Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
14.32
0-0Eerik Carlbohm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regillio Van Helmond. Regillio Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Pedro Carmona!
26.45
0-0Arnauld Siroti catches Regillio Van Helmond on the ankles. Arnauld Siroti is shown the yellow card! Regillio Van Helmond stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.48
0-0Atam Melchiot sees Arno Van Haaren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Van Haaren sees space and advances. Arno Van Haaren knocks in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Jose Ferrer!
34.50
Arno Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Billy White controls it well on his chest. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Gregorio Guerrero Lopez.
36.14
0-0Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Arno Van Haaren plays it short to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Don Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
38.01
0-0Don Glass hacks Arnauld Siroti from behind! The referee calls over Don Glass and shows him a yellow card! Arnauld Siroti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.40
Garry Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from 20 yards but Copain Schultz reads it well. Quality keeping!
45.00
Andy White arcs the ball upfield. Lars Stiepermann plays a one-two with Des Sherwood and advances towards the goal... Lars Stiepermann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Adolfo Galadames replacing Lars Stiepermann. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
47.39
Don Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren plays the ball forward to David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moussa Tomczyk.
53.31
Niccolo Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Pedro Carmona.
55.36
Niccolo Wright makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Wright whips in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. With a superhuman jump, David Simonsson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Pedro Carmona.
56.55
0-0Arno Van Haaren takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Pedro Carmona gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
65.28
0-0Niccolo Wright threads a neat ball through to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
69.27
0-0Jose Ferrer barges into Marcel Widmann. The referee calls over Jose Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Marcel Widmann runs off the knock.
69.27
0-0Free kick to Raith Rovers just outside the area...
70.32
Billy White calmly steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
77.15
0-0Motherwell have made a substitution with Marin Negura replacing Garry Mcinnes .
89.03
Arnauld Siroti hits a low pass to James Maclean. James Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Des Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Des Sherwood shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
33.3%
43.5%
23.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Wright of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Carmona (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jose Ferrer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Moussa Tomczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arnauld Siroti (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | James Maclean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Stiepermann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Des Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Winston Wiekens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marin Negura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gavin McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Glass (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Arno Van Haaren (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Wright (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Regillio Van Helmond (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eerik Carlbohm (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Simonsson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Flores (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ben Hurst (ATT) | 0 | |