Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 2,208 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.


0.00
The first half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
3.54
Duncan McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
6.35
Stephen Campbell sees space and advances. Stephen Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Mcinnes easily smothers it!
15.12
Alex Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Dalglish. David Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Law.
16.24
Paul Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan McCoist.
20.55
Gary Ritchie takes it forward alone. Gary Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson goes all the way! Garry Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
21.35
Dominic Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan McCoist.
26.52
Paul Davidson threads the ball through to Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, David Dalglish. David Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Stuart Burley hacks Duncan McStay from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Burley and warns him to calm down! Duncan McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.49
Paul Elliott surges forward with the ball. Paul Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, David Dalglish. David Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Motherwell start the second half!
53.28
Duncan McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.25
Kevin Morton clumsily knocks into Neil Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
60.14
Kevin Morton makes a probing pass to David Dalglish. David Dalglish goes all the way! David Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.17
Paul Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.22
David Dalglish hacks Kevin Law from behind! The referee calls over David Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Kevin Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.12
David Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Caldwell. David Dalglish is warned by the referee again! Dominic Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.29
Paul Johnstone barges into Stuart Burley. Paul Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.57
Paul Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Paul Elliott of Motherwell

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 65.7534246575342 vs 34.2465753424658
Play Area
Home team third: 21.92%, Midfield: 52.05%, Away team third: 26.03%