Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt HansenM. Hansen62
G
1
G
57Duncan LiddellD. Liddell
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory56
D
2
D
65Kevin WhiteK. White
Callum HendryC. Hendry54
D
3
D
57Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Dennis JessD. Jess50
D
4
D
57Andy ClelandA. Cleland
Ruel HuntR. Hunt50
D
captain5
M
59Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin
Sebastian BuchwaldS. Buchwald56
M
6captain
M
53Vitor CastroV. Castro
Steven KirklandS. Kirkland53
M
7
M
52Craig SounessC. Souness
Alun LampardA. Lampard51
M
8
M
51Nick GreeningN. Greening
Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie49
M
9
A
60Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin
Gary DickovG. Dickov62
A
10
A
58Stephane PinnaS. Pinna
Alex YoungA. Young61
A
11
A
53Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
 
Roberto HerreroR. Herrero58
A
12
G
56Craig GemmellC. Gemmell
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith52
A
13
D
56Don LawD. Law
Daniel Gabriel StoichitaD. Stoichita52
G
14
M
50Kevin BremnerK. Bremner

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 9,167 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hendry.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
6.43
Kevin White catches Dennis Jess on the ankles. Kevin White is warned by the referee! Dennis Jess runs off the knock.
12.25
Andy Cleland passes the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell makes a great pass forward. Vitor Castro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.29
Steven Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov makes a defence splitting pass to Alex Young. Alex Young takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
21.43
Nick Greening advances with the ball. Nick Greening flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hopkin comfortably collects the pass. Kevin Hopkin advances inside the box! Kevin Hopkin shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
26.44
Ruel Hunt powers a long ball forward. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.54
Alun Lampard sees Alex Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Young shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
28.40
Ruel Hunt makes a probing pass to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov collects the pass. Gary Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Cleland.
32.47
Kevin White flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Castro collects the pass. Vitor Castro flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.02
Alun Lampard hits a low pass to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland darts forward. Steven Kirkland plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Lampard and advances towards the goal... Steven Kirkland muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Liddell. Excellent save.
45.00
Steven Kirkland catches Vitor Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vitor Castro runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
Ruel Hunt barges into Colin Caldwell. Ruel Hunt is shown the yellow card! Colin Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.27
Andy Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro threads the ball through to Craig Souness. Craig Souness shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.19
Vitor Castro slams into Alun Lampard with his studs up. Vitor Castro is shown the red card!! Alun Lampard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.09
Duncan Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.01
Alun Lampard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alun Lampard advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alun Lampard provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
60.29
Dundee United have made a substitution with Don Law replacing Craig Souness .
61.38
Kevin Hopkin catches Duncan McGrory on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Duncan McGrory carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.00
Alun Lampard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alun Lampard threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Duncan Liddell.
67.40
Sebastian Buchwald hits a low pass to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Billy Thomson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.39
With great vision, Alun Lampard plays the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov plays a quick one-two with Alun Lampard and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.23
Sebastian Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
73.25
Steven Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
75.20
Colin Caldwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Caldwell makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.10
Callum Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Ritchie collects the pass. Duncan Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Alex Young controls it well on his chest. Alex Young shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.05
Steven Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Alun Lampard who brings the ball under control. Alun Lampard threads the ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.19
Without breaking stride, Callum Hendry plays the ball forward to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland darts forward. Steven Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young powers a header at goal. It's there!! Duncan Liddell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Dundee United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%

Scorers
Alex Young 85
Stephane Pinna 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Young of Raith Rovers

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

1.Duncan Liddell (GK)
7
2.Kevin White (DEF)
6
3.Billy Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Andy Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Hopkin (MID)
6
6.Vitor Castro (MID)red card
3
7.Craig Souness (MID)
6
8.Nick Greening (MID)
6
9.Kevin Hopkin (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Stephane Pinna (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Colin Caldwell (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Gemmell (GK)
0
13.Don Law (DEF)
6
14.Kevin Bremner (MID)
0