Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Dundee UnitedDundee United
James MorrisonJames Morrison Adam Wilsher Adam Wilsher
Copain SchultzC. Schultz74
G
captain1
G
77Alex HendryA. Hendry
Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot72
D
2
D
71Sergio ReisS. Reis
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill77
D
3
D
73André FelicianoA. Feliciano
Don GlassD. Glass75
D
4
D
70Damian DevineauD. Devineau
Johny HeurtebisJ. Heurtebis74
M
5
M
74Jose OrtizJ. Ortiz
Niccolo WrightN. Wright83
M
6captain
M
73Scott PowerS. Power
Eerik CarlbohmE. Carlbohm85
M
7
M
76Daniele MooreD. Moore
Elena SuarezE. Suarez79
M
8
M
73Djimi DoumengD. Doumeng
Billy WhiteB. White78
A
9
A
70Rodrigo PintoR. Pinto
Marcel WidmannM. Widmann76
A
10
A
71Jean-Philippe JeunechampJ. Jeunechamp
David SimonssonD. Simonsson78
A
11
A
77Callum HendryC. Hendry
 
Dino BazzaniD. Bazzani70
D
12
D
69David GemmellD. Gemmell
Ernesto FloresE. Flores71
D
13
M
72Arno RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
Ben HurstB. Hurst70
A
14
A
69Guido GuanaG. Guana

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 19,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.


0.00
Dundee United start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.16
Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp hacks Niccolo Wright from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Wright runs off the knock.
10.48
Gavin McNeill flicks a high ball forward to David Simonsson who gracefully takes it down. David Simonsson flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Widmann who takes it down. Marcel Widmann shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.53
Daniele Moore clumsily knocks into Gavin McNeill. The referee calls over Daniele Moore and warns him to calm down! Gavin McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.19
Eerik Carlbohm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright shoots from 25 yards but Alex Hendry is on top of his game. Well saved!
26.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Elena Suarez plays the ball forward to David Simonsson. David Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White connects with a diving header but Alex Hendry is on top of it.
30.39
Rodrigo Pinto barges into Atam Melchiot. The referee calls over Rodrigo Pinto and shows him a yellow card! Atam Melchiot runs off the knock.
32.02
Atam Melchiot threads a neat ball through to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.57
With vision, Atam Melchiot plays the ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm flicks a high pass forward. David Simonsson collects the pass. David Simonsson plays a one-two with Eerik Carlbohm and advances towards the goal... David Simonsson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. David Simonsson scores for Raith Rovers!!
39.23
Johny Heurtebis sees Billy White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alex Hendry reads it well. Fabulous save!
40.43
Jose Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.08
Atam Melchiot passes the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Niccolo Wright threads a neat ball through to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alex Hendry manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
48.34
Damian Devineau laces a weighted ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto rushes past Atam Melchiot! Rodrigo Pinto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.49
Eerik Carlbohm advances with the ball. Eerik Carlbohm flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann makes a great pass forward. David Simonsson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.29
Daniele Moore threads the ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
55.24
Eerik Carlbohm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Simonsson. David Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White whips the ball goalwards with his head but Alex Hendry reads it well. Well saved!
60.12
Marcel Widmann catches André Feliciano on the ankles. Marcel Widmann is warned by the referee! André Feliciano stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.12
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.42
Niccolo Wright threads a neat ball through to David Simonsson. David Simonsson shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
67.30
Atam Melchiot picks a pass forward to Don Glass. Don Glass makes a probing pass to David Simonsson. David Simonsson runs straight at the defence! David Simonsson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.12
Callum Hendry threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Doumeng. Djimi Doumeng connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
77.51
Dundee United have made a substitution with Guido Guana replacing Rodrigo Pinto .
78.52
Scott Power kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Copain Schultz punches it away to safety.
81.43
Damian Devineau decides to run forward with the ball. Damian Devineau shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
85.23
Eerik Carlbohm passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Simonsson. David Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Alex Hendry is on top of it.
87.50
Eerik Carlbohm flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy White!
90.00
Gavin McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm who takes it down. Eerik Carlbohm makes a probing pass to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Djimi Doumeng.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Dundee United
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
20.3%
49.3%
30.4%

Scorers
David Simonsson 32, 37
Billy White 42, 87
Rodrigo Pinto 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Simonsson 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.Johny Heurtebis (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Wright (MID)
6
7.Eerik Carlbohm (MID)
8
8.Elena Suarez (MID)
6
9.Billy White (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Marcel Widmann (ATT)
7
11.David Simonsson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dino Bazzani (DEF)
0
13.Ernesto Flores (DEF)
0
14.Ben Hurst (ATT)
0

1.Alex Hendry (GK)
7
2.Sergio Reis (DEF)
6
3.André Feliciano (DEF)
6
4.Damian Devineau (DEF)
6
5.Jose Ortiz (MID)
6
6.Scott Power (MID)
6
7.Daniele Moore (MID)
6
8.Djimi Doumeng (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.David Gemmell (DEF)
0
13.Arno Rummenigge (MID)
0
14.Guido Guana (ATT)
6