Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
2.06
1-0Johny Heurtebis advances with the ball. Johny Heurtebis threads the ball through into the box. Billy White strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.10
1-0Eerik Carlbohm kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann whips in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Santiago Chacon punches it away to safety.
8.37
1-0Stuart Peckham catches Don Glass on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Don Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.21
Hauke Rösler threads a neat ball through to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Peckham!
14.15
Don Glass comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Serna. The referee calls over Don Glass and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Serna runs off the knock.
26.29
1-1Tommy Howey gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Tarik Ray threads the ball through to Eduardo Serna but he's offside!
28.22
Hauke Rösler sees Stuart Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Copain Schultz with no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
33.08
Eduardo Serna threads a neat ball through to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray cuts inside the box! Tarik Ray looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Copain Schultz!
36.02
1-2Eerik Carlbohm hacks Carlos Dijkstra from behind! The referee brings Eerik Carlbohm to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Dijkstra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.17
Adolfo Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Tarik Ray who brings the ball under control. Tarik Ray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
39.19
Alejandro Lozano hits a low pass to Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Peckham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Copain Schultz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Eerik Carlbohm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy White. Billy White puts a great ball through. Marcel Widmann runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
53.41
Elena Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Simonsson. David Simonsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Santiago Chacon effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.32
David Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler makes a great pass forward. Stuart Peckham runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.14
1-3Don Glass flicks a high pass forward. Regillio Van Helmond collects the pass. Regillio Van Helmond sees Marcel Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Tommy Howey hacks Billy White from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
57.22
1-3Johny Heurtebis knocks the ball forward to David Simonsson. 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 Tommy Howey!
59.15
1-3Adolfo Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano advances with the ball. Alejandro Lozano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Glass.
60.19
1-3Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Dominique Petereyns replacing David Müller, Andy Booth replacing Alejandro Lozano and Stephen Ferguson replacing Tarik Ray .
63.11
Billy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Johny Heurtebis. Johny Heurtebis knocks the ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.47
Carlos Dijkstra catches Johny Heurtebis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johny Heurtebis runs off the knock.
75.42
1-3Andy Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.01
Showing composure, Eerik Carlbohm plays the ball forward to David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Santiago Chacon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.08
2-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.36
Don Glass makes a probing pass to Regillio Van Helmond. Regillio Van Helmond flicks a high pass forward. Eerik Carlbohm controls it well on his chest. Eerik Carlbohm shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
87.55
Adolfo Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Rösler controls it well on his chest. Hauke Rösler sees Stephen Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Andy Booth threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
24.6%
44.3%
31.1%
Scorers
| Billy White 2 Marcel Widmann 77 | Stuart Peckham 9, 39 Carlos Dijkstra 28 Andy Booth 88 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Peckham of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Glass (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Eerik Carlbohm (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Johny Heurtebis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Regillio Van Helmond (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Elena Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Simonsson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dino Bazzani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Flores (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ben Hurst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Santiago Chacon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Rösler (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Lozano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dijkstra (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Serna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Peckham (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Tarik Ray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominique Petereyns (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Booth (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Stephen Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |