Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Don Booth | D. Booth | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Callum Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Alec Gemmill | A. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Colin Mccall | C. Mccall | | 63 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 53 | | Craig Ferguson | C. Ferguson | ||||||||
| Richard Telfer | R. Telfer | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Scott Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | | 40 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 |  | Darius Southgate | D. Southgate | |||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 54 | A | | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | ||||||||
| Don Gough | D. Gough | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Billy Greig | B. Greig | |||||||||
| Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | | 49 | A | | 12 | | G | 47 | | Alec Gemmill | A. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Craig McNeill | C. McNeill | | 46 | G | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 41 | D | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Gavin Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Brechin. A crowd of 10,160 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec White.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec White.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off the first half!
9.57
0-0Matt Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mccall controls it well on his chest. Scott Mccall threads a neat ball through to Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.40
0-0Don Booth catches Richard Davidson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.34
Colin Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.45
0-0Darius Southgate barges into Colin Mccall. The referee warns Darius Southgate to calm down! Colin Mccall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.31
Don Naysmith hits a low pass to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Mason.
20.46
0-0Scott Mccall sees Billy Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Greig makes a probing pass to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.37
1-0Gary Davidson hits a low pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner makes a probing pass between the defence to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. David Naysmith is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.36
Andy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.19
Richard Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.09
Don Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! David Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
47.49
2-0Richard Telfer sees Don Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gough skips past Alec Gemmill! Don Gough looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Matt Strachan.
48.52
2-0It's a corner kick which Colin Mccall takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks the ball into the box. Darius Southgate chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
51.19
Darius Southgate hits a low pass to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.19
Andy Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Mason.
57.53
Richard Telfer receives the ball from a throw-in from Colin Mccall. Richard Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
61.49
2-1Darius Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig makes a probing pass to Scott Mccall but he's offside!
65.40
Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Don Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Gough rushes past Matt Strachan! Don Gough cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Naysmith with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
69.26
Alex Thomson catches Gary Davidson on the ankles. Alex Thomson is shown the yellow card! Gary Davidson runs off the knock.
77.58
3-1Kevin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Don Gough collects the pass. Don Gough whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.09
Stuart Mccall clumsily knocks into Don Gough. Stuart Mccall is shown the yellow card! Don Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.57
Callum Mason makes a simple pass to Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Alec Gemmill shoots from distance. Good keeping from Gavin Hendry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
89.42
Don Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith hits a low pass to Don Gough. Don Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by David Naysmith.
90.00
3-1Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Gary Davidson plays it to the far post. Don Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
22.2%
52.8%
25%
Scorers
| Don Naysmith 24 Kevin Bremner 40 Don Gough 65 | Craig Ferguson 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Bremner of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Booth (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don Naysmith (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gary Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Don Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Callum Morrison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Naysmith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Mccall (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Callum Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Ferguson (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Alex Thomson (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Scott Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darius Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alec Gemmill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Liddell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Mckinlay (MID) | 0 | |