Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 8,739 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Raith Rovers and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Raith Rovers and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
3.08
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.55
0-0Stuart Mcinnes advances with the ball. Stuart Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.38
Alex Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Mcinnes. Stuart Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Collins. John Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.46
0-0Stephen Henderson passes the ball forward to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alec Strachan manages to keep it out.
21.38
0-0Stephen Henderson passes the ball forward to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo passes the ball forward but Ricardo Monteiro is offside!
22.25
Duncan Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
30.10
0-0Matthieu Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Collins. John Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Moffat.
32.27
Stuart Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, John Collins. John Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.25
Duncan Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Bremner.
36.56
David Davidson sees a break and surges forward. David Davidson threads the ball through to John Collins. John Collins shoots from 20 yards but somehow Dominic Matteo manages to keep it out.
39.00
Gary Mccall lofts the ball long. Ricardo Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Davidson.
42.55
Alloa Athletic are easily keeping Raith Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.31
Stuart Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Collins. John Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Duncan Henderson surges forward with the ball. Duncan Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but Alec Strachan is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
49.41
0-1Stephen Henderson threads the ball through to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Alec Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.00
Andy Inglis makes a simple pass to Milan Berck Van Der Gaag. Milan Berck Van Der Gaag chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro goes all the way! Ricardo Monteiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
59.50
Milan Berck Van Der Gaag sees space and advances. Milan Berck Van Der Gaag whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.23
Stephen Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
61.23
Milan Berck Van Der Gaag makes a probing pass to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro powers a header at goal but Alec Strachan is on top of it.
67.27
Paolo Smoje flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Moffat.
71.56
Andy Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson threads the ball through to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.47
Kevin Bremner sees space and advances. Kevin Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards John Collins. John Collins flicks the ball with his head but Dominic Matteo is on top of it.
79.04
Stephen Henderson makes a simple pass to Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
81.05
Alex Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mcinnes. Stuart Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to John Collins. John Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Moffat.
85.15
Spencer Moffat makes a simple pass to Les King. Les King flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
0-1John Collins catches Spencer Moffat on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Moffat gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31.2%
46.8%
22.1%
Scorers