Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 2,666 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
4.43
Dominic Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Gary Campbell. The referee warns Dominic Caldwell to calm down! Gary Campbell runs off the knock.
12.36
Dominic Burley passes the ball forward to Andy Brady. Andy Brady tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
14.50
Dominic Ritchie passes the ball forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell advances inside the box! Gary Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
15.37
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.37
Alex Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer controls it well on his chest. Gary Telfer shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
20.48
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Craig Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.34
Tomas Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Burley. Craig Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
27.27
Tomas Fernandes makes a probing pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mccall. Some silky footwork from Gary Mccall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Richard Law!
32.49
Neil Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Davidson. Don Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell puts a great ball through but Gary Mccall is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
34.01
Gary Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Andy Strachan. Gary Campbell is warned by the referee! Andy Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.32
With great vision, Dominic Ritchie plays the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall plays a one-two with Craig Burley and advances towards the goal... Gary Mccall muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.28
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Rae who gathers it comfortably.
40.54
Neil Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Craig Burley. Craig Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Glass who gathers it comfortably.
42.22
Alex Inglis knocks the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.13
Andy Strachan makes a probing pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Brady. Andy Brady shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall plays a perfect one-two with Gary Campbell and rushes in on goal... Dominic Burley comes in with a late challenge on Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with Stephen Dickov replacing Alex Telfer and David Mccall replacing Gary Campbell.

45.00
Peterhead kick off the second half!
47.04
Alex Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alec Mcallister scores for Raith Rovers!!
60.50
Peterhead have made a substitution with John Hopkin replacing Alec Rae .
72.32
Matt Dickov barges into Don Davidson. The referee calls over Matt Dickov and warns him to calm down! Don Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.49
Don Davidson brings the ball forward. Don Davidson flicks a high pass forward. David Mccall controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Mccall comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
84.24
Stephen Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Fernandes collects the pass. Tomas Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Burley. Craig Burley skips past Dominic Burley! Craig Burley takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.04
Alex Inglis passes the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.53
Tomas Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Craig Burley. Craig Burley shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Peterhead are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
31.5%
46.6%
21.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Inglis of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
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)
5
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
9
8.Alec Mcallister (MID)goal scored
9
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.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)
8
7.Tomas Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
7
9.Craig Burley (ATT)
6
10.Gary Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.John Hopkin (GK)
6
13.Stephen Dickov (GK)
6
14.David Mccall (MID)
6