Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt HansenM. Hansen62
G
1
G
61Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory56
D
2
D
61Stuart FergusonS. Ferguson
Callum HendryC. Hendry54
D
3
D
53Filipe CastroF. Castro
Filipe SoaresF. Soares52
D
4
D
51Nick BeattieN. Beattie
Ruel HuntR. Hunt50
D
5
D
48Spencer LisbieS. Lisbie
Marc WilliamsM. Williams55
M
6
M
57Roberto PostigaR. Postiga
Steven KirklandS. Kirkland53
M
captain7captain
M
56Scott MorrisonS. Morrison
Alun LampardA. Lampard51
M
8
A
58Dominic MasonD. Mason
Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie49
M
9
A
52Duncan VenusD. Venus
Gary DickovG. Dickov62
A
10
A
51Don HopkinD. Hopkin
Alex YoungA. Young61
A
11
A
49Scott InglisS. Inglis
 
Roberto HerreroR. Herrero58
A
12
M
56David DickovD. Dickov
Daniel Gabriel StoichitaD. Stoichita52
G
13
M
51Garry TelferG. Telfer
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith52
A
14
A
49Malcolm GreavesM. Greaves

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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 9,374 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 Neil Mckinlay.


0.00
Ross County start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.17
Nick Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Don Hopkin who takes it down. Don Hopkin knocks the ball forward into space. Scott Morrison bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
8.23
Scott Morrison threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.04
Filipe Soares flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov collects the pass. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.28
Stuart Ferguson makes a probing pass to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Don Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Dominic Mason runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.28
Marc Williams flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Ferguson.
18.47
Filipe Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. With a delightful solo run, Scott Morrison stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin flicks the ball with his head but Matt Hansen is on top of it.
22.47
Scott Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Duncan McGrory. Scott Morrison is given a warning by the referee! Duncan McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.55
Spencer Lisbie passes the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison threads the ball through to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
38.03
Filipe Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland heads the ball goalwards. Garry McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
39.32
Callum Hendry pushes mid-way up the pitch. Callum Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Alex Young who takes it down. Alex Young whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.03
Roberto Postiga hits a low pass to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don Hopkin!
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
51.05
Roberto Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison threads a neat ball through to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.31
Roberto Postiga decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.21
Without breaking stride, Scott Morrison plays the ball forward to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus whips in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.30
Ruel Hunt threads a neat ball through to Marc Williams. Marc Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov cuts inside the box! Stuart Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Gary Dickov. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
65.44
Alun Lampard threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.13
Steven Kirkland clumsily knocks into Nick Beattie. The referee calls over Steven Kirkland and shows him a yellow card! Nick Beattie runs off the knock.
69.13
Roberto Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison knocks the ball forward to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.50
Stuart Ferguson hacks Marc Williams from behind! Stuart Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Marc Williams runs off the knock.
78.49
Filipe Soares flicks a high ball forward to Alex Young who takes it down. Alex Young sees Gary Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Beattie.
79.49
Scott Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.45
Marc Williams flicks a high pass forward to Alex Young who brings the ball under control. Alex Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Duncan Ritchie makes a simple pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov makes a probing pass to Alex Young but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Ross County
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%

Scorers
Don Hopkin 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Morrison of Ross County

Match Ratings
1.Matt Hansen (GK)
7
2.Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Callum Hendry (DEF)
7
4.Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6.Marc Williams (MID)
7
7.Steven Kirkland (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alun Lampard (MID)
7
9.Duncan Ritchie (MID)
6
10.Gary Dickov (ATT)
7
11.Alex Young (ATT)
7
 
12.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
0
13.Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
14.Don Naysmith (ATT)
0

1.Garry McCoist (GK)
7
2.Stuart Ferguson (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Castro (DEF)
6
4.Nick Beattie (DEF)
6
5.Spencer Lisbie (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Postiga (MID)
8
7.Scott Morrison (MID)
9
8.Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
9.Duncan Venus (ATT)
6
10.Don Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Scott Inglis (ATT)
6
 
12.David Dickov (MID)
0
13.Garry Telfer (MID)
0
14.Malcolm Greaves (ATT)
0