Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 9,838 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Queens Park kicking off!
3.17
0-0Callum Hendry makes a probing pass to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Alex Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Young shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.27
0-0Gary Dickov hacks Arek Gadocha from behind! The referee warns Gary Dickov to calm down! Arek Gadocha hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.12
Omer Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Aron Heesakkers who takes it down. Aron Heesakkers shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.49
0-0Sebastian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward to Callum Hendry who brings the ball under control. Callum Hendry makes a probing pass to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Neil Morton hacks Gary Dickov from behind! Gary Dickov appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
14.36
Alun Lampard passes the ball forward to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
16.25
0-1Callum Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Buchwald collects the pass. Sebastian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov controls it well on his chest. Gary Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.21
0-1Neil Morton darts forward. Neil Morton flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gallacher who takes it down. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Soares.
24.29
0-1Arek Gadocha knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.46
Arek Gadocha sees Lennart Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.54
Neil Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha threads a neat ball through to Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Matt Hansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.34
2-1Marc Williams catches Omer Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Campbell runs off the knock.
44.07
Marc Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park have changed their lineup with Vasco Marques replacing Billy Ferguson. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Callum Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Callum Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Gary Dickov who takes it down. Gary Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gavin Hansen!
55.16
Aron Heesakkers comes in with a late challenge on Steven Kirkland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.37
Sebastian Buchwald threads the ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young plays a quick one-two with Steven Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Alex Young rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Hansen smothers it!
60.55
2-1Queens Park have made a substitution with Alec Mccall replacing Arek Gadocha .
61.61
Sebastian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
63.27
Filipe Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young heads the ball goalwards. Gavin Hansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.37
Aron Heesakkers chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.21
Alec Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
72.48
Filipe Soares hits a low pass to Alex Young. Alex Young threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.03
Ruel Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland passes the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gavin Hansen!
79.13
With some swift thinking, Omer Campbell plays the ball forward to Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
81.50
Alec Mccall catches Sebastian Buchwald on the ankles. The referee brings Alec Mccall to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Buchwald runs off the knock.
85.13
Duncan McGrory darts forward. Duncan McGrory makes a simple pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gavin Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
87.30
Sebastian Buchwald barges into Craig Greig. Sebastian Buchwald is shown the yellow card! Craig Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Sebastian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers
| Aron Heesakkers 26 Callum Gallacher 33 | Alex Young 16, 63 Gary Dickov 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Young of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Hansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stanley Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aron Heesakkers (MID) |   | 7 |
| 7. | Arek Gadocha (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lennart Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Gallacher (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Neil Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Colin Hutchison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Williams (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Sebastian Buchwald (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Steven Kirkland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alun Lampard (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Dickov (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alex Young (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Roberto Herrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK) | 0 | |