Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,654 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.


0.00
Peterhead get the match underway!
6.48
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Andy Brady controls it well on his chest. Andy Brady shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
10.49
Andy Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.48
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.48
Alex Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.26
Dominic Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis threads the ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith sees Andy Brady just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Andy Brady looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alec Rae easily gets down and covers it.
24.53
Dominic Ritchie receives the ball from a throw-in from Don Davidson. Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Craig Burley controls it well on his chest. Craig Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.53
Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.01
With a delightful solo run, Don Davidson stretches the opposition's defence. Don Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.27
Dominic Ritchie threads the ball through to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
32.35
Gary Telfer catches Neil Morrison on the ankles. Gary Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Neil Morrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.43
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.44
Dominic Ritchie hacks Alex Inglis from behind! The referee brings Dominic Ritchie to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
David Naysmith sees Don Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell rushes past Dominic Burley! Some good footwork from Gary Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with Stephen Dickov replacing Alex Telfer and Stuart Gallacher replacing Gary Campbell. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterhead players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
51.31
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Gary Mccall who takes it down. Gary Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.43
Alex Inglis hacks David Mccall from behind! Alex Inglis is warned by the referee! David Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.15
Peterhead have made a substitution with John Hopkin replacing Alec Rae .
61.23
Dominic Caldwell catches Gary Mccall on the ankles. Dominic Caldwell is shown the yellow card! Gary Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.05
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
71.21
Don Davidson clumsily knocks into Alex Inglis. Don Davidson is shown the yellow card! Alex Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.57
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mcallister collects the pass. Alec Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. With a superhuman jump, Gary Telfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Telfer!
78.01
Alex Inglis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Inglis shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
83.40
Dominic Burley hacks Craig Burley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Burley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.58
Stuart Gallacher barges into Dominic Caldwell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
26.2%
44.3%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Brady of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Alec Rae (GK)
6
2.Richard Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Neil Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
5.David Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Don Davidson (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
7
8.David Mccall (MID)
6
9.Craig Burley (ATT)
6
10.Gary Mccall (ATT)
7
11.Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.John Hopkin (GK)
6
13.Stephen Dickov (GK)
6
14.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)goal scoredyellow card
8

1.Callum Glass (GK)
6
2.Richard Law (DEF)
6
3.Andy Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Dominic Burley (MID)yellow card
7
6.Matt Dickov (MID)
7
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
7
8.Alec Mcallister (MID)
7
9.Andy Brady (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gary Telfer (ATT)goal scored
9
11.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Hutchison (GK)
0
13.Garry Naysmith (GK)
0
14.Billy Hansen (MID)
0