Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee. A crowd of 10,058 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Dundee are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Naysmith.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Dundee are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Naysmith.
0.00
0-0Dundee start the match!
6.48
0-0Callum Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Buchwald who takes it down. With great vision, Sebastian Buchwald plays the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.08
Callum Hendry gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Sebastian Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guerino Agostini.
30.58
David Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison sees Dirk Averdijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Williams.
32.18
0-0Alun Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Dickov shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.49
0-0Steven Kirkland darts forward. Steven Kirkland advances inside the box! David Mcinnes barges into Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.29
Paul Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Anton Janes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
40.16
Filipe Soares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filipe Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Swift.
44.25
Guerino Agostini flicks a high pass forward. Dirk Averdijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Duncan McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Williams. Marc Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
51.53
0-0Sebastian Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard passes the ball forward but Gary Dickov is offside!
53.48
Filipe Soares takes the throw-in. Alun Lampard threads the ball through to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.57
Duncan McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Marc Williams who brings the ball under control. Marc Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.40
Paul Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Soares.
60.32
0-0Paul Morrison sees space and advances. Paul Morrison shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
65.36
Duncan McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald sees Alex Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Young lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
72.23
1-0Alun Lampard threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.33
Duncan McGrory passes the ball forward to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
87.06
David Mcinnes makes a strong solo run forward. David Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Janes. Anton Janes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.58
1-0Ruel Hunt catches Anton Janes on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruel Hunt and shows him a yellow card! Anton Janes runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
28.9%
50%
21.1%
Scorers
| Alex Young 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Buchwald of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Callum Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Filipe Soares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ruel Hunt (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Marc Williams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastian Buchwald (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steven Kirkland (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alun Lampard (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gary Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Young (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Roberto Herrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Swift (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guerino Agostini (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Titus Keane (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anton Janes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dirk Averdijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anton de Boer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Telfer (MID) | 0 | |