Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Elgin City | Elgin City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 43 | | Alec Greig | A. Greig | ||||||||
| Gary Eustace | G. Eustace |  | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Alex Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Craig Mcallister | C. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Brenny Broers | B. Broers |  | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | John Souness | J. Souness | |||||||||
| Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Colin Gallacher | C. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Andy Collins | A. Collins | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Cleto Maltagliati | C. Maltagliati |  | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | |||||||||
| Les Potts | L. Potts | | 52 | A | | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Gavin Ritchie | G. Ritchie | ||||||||
| Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | | 50 | G | | 12 | | M | 44 | | Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 49 | A | | 13 | | M | 39 | | Don Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | | 49 | D | | 14 | | G | 38 | | Richard Mason | R. Mason | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,995 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Elgin City start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.14
0-0Dominic Henderson hacks Alec Ferguson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Ferguson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.02
0-0Alec Ferguson catches Gavin Ritchie on the ankles. Alec Ferguson is warned by the referee! Gavin Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.22
0-0Duncan Mccall clumsily knocks into David Gemmell. The referee calls over Duncan Mccall and shows him a yellow card! David Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.45
0-0John Souness takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of David Gemmell. David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young controls it well on his chest. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
27.34
0-0David Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
28.24
Alec Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Henderson. Alec Ferguson is given another warning by the referee! Dominic Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.58
Colin Gallacher catches Neil Thomson on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Neil Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.32
Andy Collins knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
John Souness barges into Cleto Maltagliati. John Souness is warned by the referee! Cleto Maltagliati runs off the knock.
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. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Duncan Sullivan replacing Alex Hendry.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
47.53
David Gemmell threads the ball through to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie skips past Alec Ferguson! Some silky footwork from Gavin Ritchie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
48.33
Andy Collins decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Collins deftly passes the ball to Les Potts, releasing him through on goal. Some superb footwork from Les Potts provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.56
Andy Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to John Souness. John Souness makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
51.40
Brenny Broers kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson makes a simple pass to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Alec Greig.
52.18
0-0John Gemmell takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some awkward footwork from Andy Collins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
53.51
Neil Thomson catches Colin Gallacher on the ankles. Neil Thomson is shown the yellow card! Colin Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.41
1-0Andy Collins flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who takes it down. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.30
1-0Elgin City have made a substitution with Richard Mason replacing Dominic Henderson .
61.39
David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
65.57
1-0Gary Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin makes a probing pass to Les Potts but he's offside!
67.10
Colin Gallacher makes a simple pass to Richard Mason. Richard Mason shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
69.34
Alec Mccall passes the ball forward to Andy Collins. Andy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts runs straight at the defence! Les Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alec Greig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.51
Brenny Broers comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Ritchie. Brenny Broers is warned by the referee! Gavin Ritchie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.33
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing David Gemmell .
83.43
2-0Colin Gallacher threads the ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Ferguson.
84.31
Stuart Mccall hacks Andy Collins from behind! Stuart Mccall is shown the yellow card! Andy Collins runs off the knock.
85.13
Colin Gallacher makes a simple pass to Richard Mason. Richard Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.00
Colin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Gary Young who brings the ball under control. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
89.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Brenny Broers plays the ball forward to Andy Collins. Andy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Sullivan.
90.00
Don Glass threads a neat ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
29.3%
48%
22.7%
Scorers
| Paul Hopkin 55 Les Potts 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Collins 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. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Cleto Maltagliati (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Mccall (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Andy Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Henderson (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Mason (GK) | 6 | |