Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Garry Hopkin | G. Hopkin | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Filipe Soares | F. Soares |  | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Alex Naysmith | A. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Jan Dehm | J. Dehm |  | 50 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Filipe Castro | F. Castro | ||||||||
| Ruel Hunt | R. Hunt |  | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Samuel Lima | S. Lima | |||||||||
| Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | |||||||||
| Marc Williams | M. Williams | | 54 | M | | 7 | | | M | 51 | | Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | ||||||||
| Steven Kirkland | S. Kirkland | | 51 | M | | 8 | | A | 56 | | Gary Hutchison | G. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Alun Lampard | A. Lampard | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Duncan Venus | D. Venus | |||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Roberto Herrero | R. Herrero |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 55 | A | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Duarte Marques | D. Marques | | 52 | A | | 13 | | D | 49 | | Matt McStay | M. McStay | |||||||||
| Stuart Cleland | S. Cleland | | 49 | D | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Alec Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,838 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hendry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hendry.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
0-0Garry Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Lima.
3.33
0-0Scott Morrison sees Alex Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Kevin McGrory.
4.23
0-0Filipe Soares knocks the ball forward to Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.14
Garry Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland advances inside the box! Steven Kirkland rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.06
Garry Hopkin sees Steven Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Kirkland makes a simple pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Naysmith.
14.15
Marc Williams makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Castro.
15.31
Marc Williams runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Williams shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
16.56
Filipe Castro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Filipe Castro plays the ball forward to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Kevin McGrory. Excellent save.
22.54
0-0Jan Dehm clumsily knocks into Duncan Venus. The referee brings Jan Dehm to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Venus runs off the knock.
33.16
0-1Stephen Liddell threads the ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from distance. Kevin McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.59
Alun Lampard catches Scott Morrison on the ankles. The referee calls over Alun Lampard and warns him to calm down! Scott Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
48.40
Samuel Lima sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
49.21
0-1Garry Telfer catches Steven Kirkland on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Kirkland stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.30
Alun Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.46
Garry Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.57
Filipe Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. With a delightful solo run, Stephen Liddell stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
61.36
0-1Scott Morrison makes an attacking run forward. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Jan Dehm's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.52
0-1Garry Telfer takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Alun Lampard gets to the ball and clears it up field.
65.02
Steven Kirkland darts forward. Steven Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
67.15
Garry Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Alun Lampard controls it well on his chest. Alun Lampard threads the ball through to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
69.33
Marc Williams threads the ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.48
Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry skips past Ruel Hunt! Jan Dehm clumsily knocks into Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
83.29
0-1Marc Williams threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov makes a pass forward but Roberto Herrero is yards offside!
84.58
Samuel Lima threads a neat ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Garry Telfer collects the pass. Garry Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Hendry and advances towards the goal... Garry Telfer tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
87.53
Jan Dehm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard plays the ball forward to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
22.8%
43%
34.2%
Scorers
| Craig Hendry 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Hendry of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin McGrory (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Hopkin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Filipe Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jan Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marc Williams (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steven Kirkland (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alun Lampard (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gary Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Collins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Marques (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Samuel Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry Telfer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Gary Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Hendry (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stephen Liddell (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Callum Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt McStay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Gough (DEF) | 0 | |