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Heavy rain falls from above here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee. A crowd of 9,094 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Dundee are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart McCoist.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.41
Wes Gower sees a break and surges forward. Wes Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.10
Stephen Thomson makes a simple pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.29
Alexandre Pacheco passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Anton Janes. Anton Janes sees Iwan Fuchs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iwan Fuchs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.14
Garry Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov sees space and advances. Gary Dickov skips past David Mcinnes! Gary Dickov takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
12.43
Steven Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Williams. Marc Williams passes the ball forward to Wes Gower. Wes Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mcinnes.
14.41
Ruel Hunt barges into Iwan Fuchs. The referee calls over Ruel Hunt and shows him a yellow card! Iwan Fuchs stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.17
Colin Inglis sees space and advances. Colin Inglis knocks the ball forward to Anton Janes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.31
Craig Ferguson catches Marc Williams on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Marc Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.07
Stephen Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Herrero who takes it down. Roberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
36.48
Bruno Semedo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Semedo shoots from 25 yards. Kevin McGrory gets down and covers it.
39.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.48
With fabulous vision, Liam Mills laces a weighted ball forward to Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Colin Inglis makes a probing pass to Bruno Semedo. Bruno Semedo sees a break and surges forward. Bruno Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs whips the ball goalwards with his head. Iwan Fuchs scores for Dundee!!
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. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee start the second half!
47.36
Marc Williams decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Craig Ferguson clumsily knocks into Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
48.49
Stephen Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Colin Inglis who brings the ball under control. Colin Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
53.49
Wes Gower threads the ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
55.02
Stephen Thomson sees space and advances. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.34
Liam Mills passes the ball forward to Anton Janes. Anton Janes lofts in a cross ball towards Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
59.45
Roberto Herrero sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Herrero shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Duncan Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
61.39
Wes Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes a probing pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.14
Stephen Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
66.32
David Mcinnes sees Stephen Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Semedo who brings the ball under control. Bruno Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
67.35
Stephen Telfer clumsily knocks into Marc Williams. The referee calls over Stephen Telfer and warns him to calm down! Marc Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.53
Wes Gower advances with the ball. Wes Gower plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Williams and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wes Gower makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.35
Stephen Thomson catches Stephen Telfer on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Thomson to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Telfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.58
Anton Janes barges into Ruel Hunt. The referee brings Anton Janes to one side and gives him a warning! Ruel Hunt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.37
Bruno Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Steven Kirkland. Bruno Semedo is given a warning by the referee! Steven Kirkland runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Semedo of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2.Garry Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
4.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Hunt (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Stephen Thomson (MID)
7
7.Marc Williams (MID)
7
8.Wes Gower (MID)
8
9.Steven Kirkland (MID)
6
10.Gary Dickov (ATT)
7
11.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
7
 
12.Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13.Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14.Alun Lampard (MID)
0

1.Duncan Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Donato Ferrarese (DEF)
6
3.Craig Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.David Mcinnes (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Pacheco (DEF)
6
6.Bruno Semedo (MID)
9
7.Liam Mills (MID)
6
8.Colin Inglis (MID)
6
9.Stephen Telfer (MID)
6
10.Anton Janes (ATT)
6
11.Iwan Fuchs (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Anton de Boer (ATT)
0
13.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
0
14.Callum Mcallister (ATT)
0