Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play Queen of the South in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Law.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Law.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South kick off!
2.56
0-0Jose Garcia threads a neat ball through to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.13
Neil Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis plays the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.04
0-0Andy Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. The referee calls over Andy Thomson and warns him to calm down! Richard Henderson runs off the knock.
8.09
Dominic Burley clumsily knocks into Rosario Campi. Dominic Burley is given a warning by the referee! Rosario Campi runs off the knock.
9.34
0-0John Strachan plays the ball forward to Jose Garcia. Jose Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson makes a probing pass to Richard Morrison but he's offside!
10.18
0-0Kevin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Rosario Campi. Rosario Campi brings the ball forward. Rosario Campi flicks a high pass forward. Andy Thomson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Andy Thomson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Callum Hopkin.
14.41
0-0Rosario Campi barges into Dominic Burley. Rosario Campi is warned by the referee! Dominic Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.12
0-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.12
0-0Jose Garcia clumsily knocks into Matt Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.07
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alex Inglis is offside!
20.15
Dominic Mcallister makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queen of the South are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.26
Paul Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Morrison shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Callum Hopkin!
32.28
Dominic Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.09
Jose Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison plays a one-two with Andy Thomson and advances towards the goal... Richard Morrison shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
38.08
Neil Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alec Ferguson.
39.38
0-0Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Alex Inglis plays it short to John Naysmith. John Naysmith flicks the ball on with his first touch. Richard Henderson takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Andy Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Billy Meiklejohn. Andy Thomson is warned by the referee again! Billy Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Billy Meiklejohn replacing Jose Garcia. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
49.19
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov sees Gary Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.49
Billy Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.03
0-1Dominic Mcallister sees Rosario Campi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rosario Campi threads a neat ball through to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Morrison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Thomson tries a spectacular strike. Andy Thomson scores for Queen of the South!!
63.09
Billy Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Matt Dickov. Billy Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Matt Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.01
Matt Dickov hacks John Strachan from behind! The referee calls over Matt Dickov and warns him to calm down! John Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.54
Matt Dickov darts forward. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.45
0-1Queen of the South are dictating the run of play here today.
77.29
0-1Queen of the South have made a substitution with Gavin Gough replacing Andy Thomson .
87.03
Kevin Rae flicks a high ball forward to Billy Meiklejohn who takes it down. Billy Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Gavin Gough. Gavin Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.29
Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andy Thomson 59 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Thomson of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Callum Hopkin (GK)
7
2. Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
3. Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4. Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
6. Dominic Burley (MID)
6
7. Matt Dickov (MID)
8
8. Alex Inglis (MID)
6
9. Gary Telfer (ATT)
6
10. John Naysmith (ATT)
6
11. Stephen James (ATT)
6
12. Callum Glass (GK)
0
13. Garry Naysmith (GK)
0
14. Billy Hansen (MID)
0
1. Alec Ferguson (GK)
6
2. John Strachan (DEF)
7
3. Paul Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. John Gemmill (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
7
6. Kevin Rae (DEF)
7
7. Neil Hopkin (MID)
6
8. Jose Garcia (MID)
6
9. Rosario Campi (MID)
7
10. Andy Thomson (ATT)
9
11. Richard Morrison (ATT)
8
12. Gavin Gough (MID)
6
13. Billy Meiklejohn (GK)
7
14. Dominic Dalglish (ATT)
0