Match Report


StenhousemuirStenhousemuir     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. AriasR. Arias55
G
1
G
60Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish60
D
2
D
58Garry HopkinG. Hopkin
Alec MatteoA. Matteo54
D
3
D
52Filipe SoaresF. Soares
Fatik VolmerF. Volmer52
D
captain4
D
50Jan DehmJ. Dehm
Kevin ThomsonK. Thomson49
D
5
D
50Ruel HuntR. Hunt
Duncan NivenD. Niven54
M
6captain
M
56Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister54
M
7
M
54Marc WilliamsM. Williams
Jamie MillsJ. Mills47
M
8
M
52Wes GowerW. Gower
Andy SounessA. Souness46
M
9
M
51Steven KirklandS. Kirkland
Stuart MortonS. Morton57
A
10
A
61Gary DickovG. Dickov
Scott McCoistS. McCoist55
A
11
A
57Roberto HerreroR. Herrero
 
Francesco ParisF. Paris54
A
12
A
55Callum CollinsC. Collins
Kemal CollymoreK. Collymore52
A
13
A
52Duarte MarquesD. Marques
Bakary RohrschneiderB. Rohrschneider49
A
14
M
50Alun LampardA. Lampard

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 9,665 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off the first half!
6.35
Wes Gower passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Niven.
8.59
Fatik Volmer hits a low pass to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister passes the ball forward to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.42
Marc Williams runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Williams passes the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.30
Garry Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Kevin McGrory smothers it!
33.21
Gary Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Herrero controls it well on his chest. Roberto Herrero shoots from outside the area. Romero P. Arias gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
48.26
Alec Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Alec Matteo sees Stuart Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Morton plays a one-two with Scott McCoist and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Stuart Morton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
49.17
Garry Mcallister barges into Steven Kirkland. The referee warns Garry Mcallister to calm down! Steven Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.39
Wes Gower flicks a high ball forward to Gary Dickov who takes it down. Gary Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
59.35
Roberto Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.31
Andy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Soares.
71.57
Wes Gower comes in with a late challenge on Garry Mcallister. The referee brings Wes Gower to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Mcallister carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.56
Fatik Volmer barges into Marc Williams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.51
Jan Dehm hoofs the ball up the pitch. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.30
Garry Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stenhousemuir

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.4%
53.9%
23.7%

Scorers
Gary Dickov 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Dickov of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Arias (GK)
7
2.Kevin Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Alec Matteo (DEF)
7
4.Fatik Volmer (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Kevin Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Niven (MID)
6
7.Garry Mcallister (MID)
7
8.Jamie Mills (MID)
6
9.Andy Souness (MID)
6
10.Stuart Morton (ATT)
6
11.Scott McCoist (ATT)
7
 
12.Francesco Paris (ATT)
0
13.Kemal Collymore (ATT)
0
14.Bakary Rohrschneider (ATT)
0

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