Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Glass | C. Glass |  | 46 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| Richard Law | R. Law | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Andy Strachan | A. Strachan | | 38 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Dominic Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 38 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 46 | | Dominic Dalglish | D. Dalglish | ||||||||
| Dominic Burley | D. Burley | | 48 | M | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Neil Mcinnes | N. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| Andy Brady | A. Brady | | 50 | A | | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | ||||||||
| Gary Telfer | G. Telfer | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Billy Hutchison | B. Hutchison | | 44 | G | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 41 | G | | 13 | | M | 42 | | John Caldwell | J. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Billy Hansen | B. Hansen | | 39 | M | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,694 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Campbell.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
0-0With some swift thinking, Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.32
0-0Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith controls it well on his chest. John Naysmith shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
4.38
Alec Mcallister brings the ball forward. Alec Mcallister plays a scrappy one-two with John Naysmith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec Mcallister rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.54
0-0Alex Inglis brings the ball forward. Alex Inglis makes a pass forward but Gary Telfer is yards offside!
15.46
0-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
21.44
Alex Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Callum Glass. Excellent save.
22.05
0-0Stephen Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Strachan.
27.49
Stephen Mason advances with the ball. Stephen Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Caldwell. With a superhuman jump, Alex Caldwell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
30.48
0-0Andy Strachan catches Alex Caldwell on the ankles. The referee warns Andy Strachan to calm down! Alex Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.56
0-1Andy Sullivan threads the ball through to Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes advances with the ball. Neil Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. Paul Greig finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.04
0-1Matt Dickov catches Stephen Mason on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Dickov and warns him to calm down! Stephen Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.09
Andy Sullivan sees space and advances. Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Alex Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Alex Caldwell shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.51
Stuart Hansen knocks the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but Callum Glass reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Andy Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Strachan.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.45
Andy Strachan makes a probing pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith collects the pass. John Naysmith shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.13
Stuart Hansen darts forward. Stuart Hansen shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.59
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Cleland who brings the ball under control. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.23
Alex Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Gary Telfer who takes it down. Gary Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.24
Andy Sullivan hits a low pass to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell collects the pass. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.22
Andy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Hansen who brings the ball under control. Stuart Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Cleland who takes it down. Kevin Cleland advances inside the box! Kevin Cleland rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.21
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Paul Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Cleland and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paul Greig provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
77.16
Dominic Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
85.19
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mason who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig makes a simple pass, allowing Kevin Cleland to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Kevin Cleland provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
89.10
Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Stephen Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Greig. Paul Greig shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
24.2%
75.8%
Play Area
27.5%
47.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Paul Greig 35 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Mason of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Glass (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Nico Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Dominic Dalglish (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Caldwell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 0 | |