Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory60
G
1
G
55Romero P. AriasR. Arias
Garry HopkinG. Hopkin58
D
2
D
60Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Filipe SoaresF. Soares52
D
3
D
54Alec MatteoA. Matteo
Jan DehmJ. Dehm50
D
4captain
D
52Fatik VolmerF. Volmer
Ruel HuntR. Hunt50
D
5
D
49Kevin ThomsonK. Thomson
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson56
M
6
M
54Duncan NivenD. Niven
Marc WilliamsM. Williams54
M
captain7
M
54Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Wes GowerW. Gower52
M
8
M
47Jamie MillsJ. Mills
Steven KirklandS. Kirkland51
M
9
M
46Andy SounessA. Souness
Gary DickovG. Dickov61
A
10
A
57Stuart MortonS. Morton
Roberto HerreroR. Herrero57
A
11
A
55Scott McCoistS. McCoist
 
Callum CollinsC. Collins55
A
12
A
54Francesco ParisF. Paris
Duarte MarquesD. Marques52
A
13
A
52Kemal CollymoreK. Collymore
Alun LampardA. Lampard50
M
14
A
49Bakary RohrschneiderB. Rohrschneider

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 8,925 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.


0.00
Stenhousemuir get the match underway!
3.35
Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Morton who brings the ball under control. Stuart Morton shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
6.55
Jamie Mills threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
15.53
Jamie Mills hacks Stephen Thomson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.15
Filipe Soares passes the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Fatik Volmer clumsily knocks into Roberto Herrero. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
21.13
Marc Williams makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Romero P. Arias is on top of it.
22.07
Scott McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Souness plays the ball forward to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kevin McGrory manages to keep it out.
27.15
Wes Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
32.25
Garry Mcallister threads the ball through to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist puts a great ball through. Stuart Morton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.00
Stephen Thomson passes the ball forward to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero advances inside the box! Roberto Herrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.09
Stephen Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Romero P. Arias is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.26
Marc Williams flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Gower. Fatik Volmer hacks Wes Gower from behind! Wes Gower appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.47
Marc Williams sees a break and surges forward. Marc Williams whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Garry Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Wes Gower who takes it down. Wes Gower hits a low pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
48.10
Filipe Soares makes a simple pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov makes a probing pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Marc Williams. Marc Williams outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.26
Jamie Mills makes a probing pass to Andy Souness. Andy Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Hopkin.
54.51
Andy Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist plays a one-two with Garry Mcallister and rushes in on goal... Scott McCoist shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Scott McCoist scores for Stenhousemuir!!
57.48
Gary Dickov makes an attacking run forward. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.42
Jan Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Thomson collects the pass. Stephen Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Gary Dickov who brings the ball under control. Gary Dickov shoots from long range. Romero P. Arias gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
73.20
Steven Kirkland takes it forward alone. Steven Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.32
Wes Gower passes the ball forward to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.46
Alec Matteo threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morton. With a delightful solo run, Stuart Morton stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
83.52
Ruel Hunt threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Arias who gathers it comfortably.
85.18
Steven Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes a probing pass to Marc Williams. Marc Williams shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Stenhousemuir
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
23.8%
50%
26.2%

Scorers
Gary Dickov 38
Scott McCoist 55

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

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)
6
6.Stephen Thomson (MID)
8
7.Marc Williams (MID)
7
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

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