Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Neil Thomson picks a pass forward to Les Potts. Les Potts cuts inside the box! Les Potts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. John Glass gets down and covers it.
4.59
0-0Craig Gemmill passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.09
0-0Alec Gallacher hits a low pass to Craig Windass. Craig Windass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Mccall.
12.16
Andy Collins makes a simple pass to Les Potts. Les Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
14.06
Neil Thomson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Inglis.
24.18
Duncan Mccall threads a neat ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
27.10
1-0Andy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Paul Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Paul Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.17
1-0Matt James comes in with a late challenge on Brenny Broers. The referee calls over Matt James and shows him a yellow card! Brenny Broers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.10
Matt Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Craig Windass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brenny Broers.
38.17
Alec Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Craig Windass who takes it down. Craig Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.36
Duncan Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
48.43
Alec Mccall hits a low pass to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Les Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Potts shoots from long range but somehow John Glass manages to keep it out.
51.46
With a delightful solo run, Andy Collins stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Collins knocks the ball forward, putting Les Potts through on goal. Les Potts looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.52
Brenny Broers flicks a high pass forward to Neil Thomson who brings the ball under control. Neil Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
55.45
Neil Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who gracefully takes it down. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.09
Brenny Broers hits a low pass to Andy Collins. Andy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.02
Andy Collins barges into Craig Gemmill. The referee calls over Andy Collins and shows him a yellow card! Craig Gemmill runs off the knock.
66.02
Duncan Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.54
Seeing Andy Collins's attacking run, Cleto Maltagliati quickly throws the ball into his path. Andy Collins threads a neat ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Young.
90.00
1-0Brenny Broers barges into Craig Windass. The referee calls over Brenny Broers and warns him to calm down! Craig Windass stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.3%
29.7%
Play Area
21.6%
47.3%
31.1%
Scorers
| Paul Hopkin 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hopkin of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Eustace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Cleto Maltagliati (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Glass (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt James (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Windass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Meiklejohn (DEF) | 0 | |