Match Report
| Stenhousemuir | Stenhousemuir |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Richard Niven | R. Niven |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Scott Mccall | S. Mccall | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 49 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | ||||||||
| Garry McNeill | G. McNeill | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Don Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Gavin Dalglish | G. Dalglish | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Craig Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Dominic Collins | D. Collins | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Colin Mccall | C. Mccall | |||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 48 | M | | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Richard Telfer | R. Telfer | ||||||||
| Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Colin Booth | C. Booth | | 44 | M | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Paul Hansen | P. Hansen | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Stephen Niven | S. Niven | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Don Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
| Don Campbell | D. Campbell | | 46 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo | | 44 | G | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Craig McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Craig Campbell | C. Campbell | | 43 | M | | 14 | | D | 41 | | Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Elliott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Elliott.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off!
10.15
0-0Dominic Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
15.07
0-0Dominic Collins flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hansen who brings the ball under control. Paul Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
16.43
Don Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer makes a simple pass to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.12
Colin Booth flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.50
With some swift thinking, Richard Telfer plays the ball forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Collins.
32.32
1-0Callum Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven collects the pass. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.19
Richard Telfer hits a low pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
39.19
Richard Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Gough. Don Gough shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
40.34
Andy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Don Booth. Don Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Dalglish.
42.40
Colin Booth threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
44.08
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mccall comfortably collects the pass. Colin Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Booth.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off the second half!
47.23
1-0Richard Hopkin sees Colin Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Collins but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.34
Colin Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven threads a neat ball through to Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.02
With imagination, Gavin Dalglish plays the ball forward to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.02
2-0With great vision, Richard Telfer plays the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith skips past Gavin Dalglish! Don Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Richard Niven. What a great pair of hands!
55.48
Richard Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.58
Don Naysmith makes a simple pass to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer makes a probing pass to Don Gough but he's offside!
63.13
Don Naysmith threads the ball through to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Richard Niven reads it well. Quality keeping!
69.42
Gavin Dalglish passes the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Davidson.
79.45
Callum Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Garry McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.2%
46.9%
25.9%
Scorers
| Stephen Niven 32 Paul Hansen 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Niven of Stenhousemuir |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Niven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Garry McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Richard Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul Hansen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Don Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Matteo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Campbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Morrison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |