Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
Dave EhioguD. Ehiogu39
G
1
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Stuart ElliottS. Elliott41
D
2
D
44Richard LawR. Law
Paul McCoistP. McCoist42
D
3
D
38Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan40
D
captain4
D
38Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Paul McGroryP. McGrory36
D
5
M
48Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes35
M
6
M
45Matt DickovM. Dickov
Richard McCoistR. McCoist37
M
7
M
40Alex InglisA. Inglis
John HendersonJ. Henderson35
M
8
M
40Alec McallisterA. Mcallister
Callum DavidsonC. Davidson46
A
9captain
A
50Andy BradyA. Brady
Matt NivenM. Niven40
A
10
A
48Gary TelferG. Telfer
Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro39
A
11
A
45John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
 
Scott ClelandS. Cleland47
D
12
G
44Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith47
M
13
G
41Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner37
A
14
M
39Billy HansenB. Hansen

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,534 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City 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 Richard Gemmill.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
2.16
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Andy Brady collects the pass. Andy Brady lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.22
Richard McCoist brings the ball forward. Richard McCoist shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
15.32
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.32
Alex Inglis sees space and advances. Alex Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
16.40
Richard McCoist makes a probing pass to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson rushes past Dominic Caldwell! Some good footwork from Callum Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.55
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Alex Inglis who takes it down. Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward to John Naysmith who brings the ball under control. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.42
Without breaking stride, Dominic Caldwell plays the ball forward to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis knocks the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dave Ehiogu!
24.51
Gavin Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.11
Alex Inglis makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Inglis shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
27.32
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to Andy Brady. Andy Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.56
Alex Inglis takes it forward alone. Alex Inglis shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
39.07
Dominic Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Sullivan.
40.05
Paul McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Richard McCoist who brings the ball under control. Richard McCoist makes a probing pass to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson threads the ball through to Edgar Monteiro but he's offside!
42.58
Paul McGrory sees space and advances. Paul McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Paul McGrory knocks the ball forward to Matt Niven but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Andy Strachan catches Edgar Monteiro on the ankles. The referee warns Andy Strachan to calm down! Edgar Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elgin City kick off the second half!
51.53
Richard McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Matt Niven who takes it down. Matt Niven rushes past Richard Law! Some silky footwork from Matt Niven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.14
Richard McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Monteiro. Edgar Monteiro threads the ball through into the box. Callum Davidson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.25
Richard McCoist threads a neat ball through to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson puts a great ball through. Edgar Monteiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.05
John Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Monteiro. Edgar Monteiro shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.41
Andy Strachan boots it upfield. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
65.16
Richard McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven rushes past Andy Strachan! Matt Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elgin City!
69.42
Paul McCoist threads a neat ball through to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson controls it well on his chest. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Monteiro. Edgar Monteiro heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.49
Gavin Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven puts a great ball through. Callum Davidson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.36
John Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. John Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.27
Paul McCoist flicks a high pass forward. John Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Henderson sees space and advances. John Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.09
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
85.31
Matt Dickov sees John Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
87.42
Matt Dickov receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Inglis. Matt Dickov makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Dave Ehiogu had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
90.00
John Henderson sees space and advances. John Henderson plays a one-two with Callum Davidson and advances towards the goal... John Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Callum Glass is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
25.9%
44.7%
29.4%

Scorers
Matt Niven 65
John Naysmith 2
Matt Dickov 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Dickov of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Dave Ehiogu (GK)
6
2.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Paul McCoist (DEF)
7
4.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Richard McCoist (MID)
8
8.John Henderson (MID)
8
9.Callum Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Matt Niven (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Cleland (DEF)
0
13.Don Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
0

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