Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,837 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.07
Paul Brady threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory plays a one-two with Richard James and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Andy McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal but Callum Glass is on top of it.
4.04
Richard Law flicks a high ball forward to Alec Mcallister who takes it down. Alec Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.24
Andy Strachan breaks forward. Andy Strachan sees Gary Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
15.47
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
21.45
Gary Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Richard James controls it well on his chest. Richard James shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
22.09
Gary Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory rushes past Dominic Caldwell! Andy McGrory tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queens Park!
26.10
Alex Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.37
Paul Brady hacks Alex Inglis from behind! Paul Brady is shown the yellow card! Alex Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.37
Gary Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard James but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park get the second half underway!
48.15
Alex Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister plays a one-two with John Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Alec Mcallister side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.41
Garry Thomson takes it forward alone. Garry Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Garry Thomson threads the ball through to Richard James but he's offside!
60.13
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Neil Young replacing Garry Thomson and Alec Caldwell replacing Gary Campbell .
61.22
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.38
Alex Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Andy Brady who takes it down. Andy Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Alex James. Excellent save.
66.24
Colin McGrory barges into Alex Inglis. Colin McGrory is shown the yellow card! Alex Inglis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.20
Richard James catches Dominic Caldwell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.30
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex James who gathers it comfortably.
77.10
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Richard James and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
85.54
Alec Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Law.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
22.7%
47%
30.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy McGrory of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Alex James (GK)
6
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
8
4.Alex Collins (DEF)
6
5.John Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Gary Campbell (MID)
8
8.Colin McGrory (MID)yellow card
5
9.Paul Brady (MID)yellow card
5
10.Richard James (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Andy McGrory (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Neil Young (GK)
6
13.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
14.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6

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