Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gary Morton | G. Morton |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Alec Strachan | A. Strachan | |||||||||
| Alec Brady | A. Brady | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Dominic Collins | D. Collins | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | David Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Duncan Hutchison | D. Hutchison | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Alex Dalglish | A. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Gavin Hutchison | G. Hutchison | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Matt Caldwell | M. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | Paolo Smoje | P. Smoje | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 |  | Matthieu Castro | M. Castro | |||||||||
| Matthias Gleisenstein | M. Gleisenstein |  | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Stuart Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Alexandre Marques | A. Marques |  | 56 | M | | 9 | | M | 58 | | Sammy De Neff | S. De Neff | |||||||||
| Craig Davidson | C. Davidson | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Stephen Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Yohann Cygan | Y. Cygan | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 8,513 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Motherwell and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Motherwell and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.14
1-0Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Alec Strachan had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
12.53
1-0Dominic Collins advances with the ball. Dominic Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Collins shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Alec Strachan manages to gather it comfortably.
14.00
1-0Kevin Bremner threads the ball through to Stuart Mcinnes. Stuart Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Brady.
16.04
Dominic Collins makes a simple pass to Matthias Gleisenstein. Matthias Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward to Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Davidson.
20.36
Gavin Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Alec Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.40
2-0Craig Davidson clumsily knocks into Kevin Bremner. Craig Davidson is warned by the referee! Kevin Bremner runs off the knock.
33.20
Billy Davidson sees space and advances. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.49
Stephen Young comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Collins. Stephen Young is warned by the referee! Dominic Collins runs off the knock.
40.13
Matthieu Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.10
Dominic Collins knocks the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Davidson.
44.26
2-0Matthias Gleisenstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
48.21
Dominic Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
49.29
Dominic Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques makes a simple pass to Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alec Strachan!
54.07
Alec Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Brady surges forward with the ball. Alec Brady goes all the way! Alec Brady shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Alec Strachan!
55.31
Stuart Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.43
2-0Duncan Hutchison clumsily knocks into Stephen Hansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.56
Matthieu Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Brady.
69.41
Paolo Smoje makes a simple pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gary Morton is on top of it.
87.35
Duncan Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson plays a perfect one-two with Yohann Cygan and rushes in on goal... Craig Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Duncan Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques knocks the ball forward to Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers
| Craig Davidson 4, 20 |