Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Cristi Anghel | Cristi Anghel | manager | Michael Douglas | Michael Douglas | |||||||||||||||||
| Avril Arroyo | A. Arroyo |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Hugo Okocha | H. Okocha | |||||||||
| Hugo Leon | H. Leon |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Rio Minto | R. Minto | |||||||||
| Garba Nwakire | G. Nwakire | | 85 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Brendan Terry | B. Terry | |||||||||
| Jack Molenaar | J. Molenaar |  | 77 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Robbie Moffat | R. Moffat | |||||||||
| Neil Souness | N. Souness |  | 83 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 |  | Michelangelo Sereni | M. Sereni | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | | 77 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 75 | | Stephen Hutchison | S. Hutchison | ||||||||
| Colin Mason | C. Mason | | 82 | M | | 8 | | A | 62 | | Wes Evans | W. Evans | |||||||||
| Elena Redondo | E. Redondo | | 82 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Alexander Devineau | A. Devineau | |||||||||
| Ricardo Bento | R. Bento |  | 85 | A | | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Alfredo Menendez | A. Menendez | ||||||||
| Charles Medrano | C. Medrano |  | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Kew Van Der Pennen | K. Van Der Pennen | |||||||||
| Tobias Sammer | T. Sammer |  | 76 | D | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Cesar Martins | C. Martins | |||||||||
| Edgar Mathijssen | E. Mathijssen | | 34 | M | | 13 | | M | 74 | | Scott Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Losseni Diané | L. Diané |  | 30 | A | | 14 | | D | 66 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Celtic. A crowd of 20,935 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Rae.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Rae.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
3.18
0-0Jack Molenaar flicks a high pass forward to Neil Souness who brings the ball under control. Neil Souness makes a simple pass to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Okocha who gathers it comfortably.
6.37
Garba Nwakire threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michelangelo Sereni.
8.43
0-1Seeing Brendan Terry's run, Robbie Moffat quickly throws the ball into his path. Brendan Terry sees a break and surges forward. Brendan Terry flicks a high ball forward to Wes Evans who takes it down. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kew Van Der Pennen!
15.53
0-1Stephen Hutchison clumsily knocks into Scott Bremner. Stephen Hutchison is warned by the referee! Scott Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.21
0-1Stephen Hutchison sees Alexander Devineau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Devineau shoots from 25 yards but somehow Avril Arroyo manages to keep it out.
27.49
Neil Souness surges forward with the ball. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Hugo Okocha!
32.47
Robbie Moffat hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alexander Devineau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Avril Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
36.03
Gary Young threads the ball through to Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.12
Garba Nwakire flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano powers a header at goal. Hugo Okocha comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
0-2Colin Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
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. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
48.44
Stephen Hutchison hits a low pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Molenaar.
51.17
0-2Robbie Moffat hacks Ricardo Bento from behind! The referee warns Robbie Moffat to calm down! Ricardo Bento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.47
Brendan Terry comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Bento. Brendan Terry is warned by the referee! Ricardo Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.56
Neil Souness passes the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Moffat.
60.06
Stephen Hutchison clumsily knocks into Colin Mason. Stephen Hutchison is given another warning by the referee! Colin Mason gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.10
Rio Minto passes the ball forward to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans connects with a diving header. Solid save from Avril Arroyo.
66.08
Garba Nwakire makes a simple pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Elena Redondo who brings the ball under control. Elena Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.57
0-2Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Menendez collects the pass. Alfredo Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Devineau but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.48
Gary Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Avril Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
75.38
Elena Redondo comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Terry. The referee brings Elena Redondo to one side and gives him a warning! Brendan Terry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.37
Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento collects the pass. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Terry.
83.38
Brendan Terry hits a low pass to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau but the linesman indicates offside!
84.16
Jack Molenaar flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hendry who takes it down. Paul Hendry plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from 20 yards. Hugo Okocha effortlessly gets down and covers it.
85.18
Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Sereni.
90.00
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Kew Van Der Pennen controls it well on his chest. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Avril Arroyo (GK)
7
2. Hugo Leon (DEF)
7
3. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
7
4. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
5. Neil Souness (MID)
7
6. Scott Bremner (MID)
6
7. Paul Hendry (MID)
8
8. Colin Mason (MID)
6
9. Elena Redondo (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
6
11. Charles Medrano (ATT)
6
12. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
0
13. Edgar Mathijssen (MID)
0
14. Losseni Diané (ATT)
0
1. Hugo Okocha (GK)
7
2. Rio Minto (DEF)
6
3. Brendan Terry (DEF)
7
4. Robbie Moffat (DEF)
6
5. Michelangelo Sereni (DEF)
6
6. Gary Young (MID)
6
7. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
7
8. Wes Evans (ATT)
9
9. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
10. Alfredo Menendez (ATT)
7
11. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
9
12. Cesar Martins (DEF)
0
13. Scott Brady (MID)
0
14. Paul Matteo (DEF)
0