Match Report
| St Mirren | St Mirren |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Cristi Anghel | Cristi Anghel | |||||||||||||||||
| Spencer Ince | S. Ince |  | 77 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Avril Arroyo | A. Arroyo | ||||||||
| Kristoffer Matinpoika | K. Matinpoika |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Tobias Sammer | T. Sammer | |||||||||
| Eddy Albieri | E. Albieri |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Arek Gadocha | A. Gadocha | |||||||||
| Julian Walter | J. Walter | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 85 |  | Garba Nwakire | G. Nwakire | |||||||||
| Neil Evans | N. Evans | | 67 | D | | 5 | | D | 76 |  | Sven Ooijer | S. Ooijer | |||||||||
| Gavin Upson | G. Upson | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 83 |  | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Seyni Moustaïd | S. Moustaïd |  | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 83 | | Pascal Palumbo | P. Palumbo | |||||||||
| Anton Bartsch | A. Bartsch | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 85 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Kevin Davidson | K. Davidson | | 67 | M | | 9 | | A | 82 |  | Elena Redondo | E. Redondo | |||||||||
| Ciro Colacone | C. Colacone | | 73 | A | | 10 | | | A | 86 |  | Ricardo Bento | R. Bento | ||||||||
| Eric Edusei | E. Edusei |  | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 |  | Charles Medrano | C. Medrano | |||||||||
| Darren Fletcher | D. Fletcher | | 72 | A | | 12 | | D | 38 | | David Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Graham Shilton | G. Shilton | | 70 | A | | 13 | | M | 34 | | Alex White | A. White | |||||||||
| Vicente Aguirre | V. Aguirre |  | 68 | A | | 14 | | A | 76 | | Daniel Corstanje | D. Corstanje | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 19,404 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
The pitch is in great condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.04
0-0Anton Bartsch sees space and advances. Anton Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Avril Arroyo manages to keep it out.
6.00
0-0Kevin Davidson passes the ball forward to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
8.19
0-0With great vision, Tobias Sammer plays the ball forward to Neil Souness. Neil Souness runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.24
Pascal Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Spencer Ince didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.48
Eddy Albieri kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Davidson. Kevin Davidson threads a neat ball through to Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Avril Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
18.05
Scott Bremner brings the ball forward. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Ince who gathers it comfortably.
24.37
Neil Souness makes an attacking run forward. Neil Souness whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Spencer Ince. What a save!
28.03
Tobias Sammer sees a break and surges forward. Without breaking stride, Tobias Sammer plays the ball forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.51
1-0Julian Walter flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Ciro Colacone controls it well on his chest. Ciro Colacone skips past Garba Nwakire! Ciro Colacone shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.36
1-0Julian Walter catches Elena Redondo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Redondo stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.56
Neil Evans flicks a high pass forward to Seyni Moustaïd who brings the ball under control. Seyni Moustaïd threads a neat ball through to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Avril Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
44.07
Arek Gadocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Palumbo. Pascal Palumbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kristoffer Matinpoika.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
St Mirren kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Pascal Palumbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddy Albieri.
49.47
Tobias Sammer flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Pascal Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Elena Redondo who brings the ball under control. Elena Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.36
Tobias Sammer sees Neil Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Souness darts forward. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
57.47
1-1Garba Nwakire hacks Eric Edusei from behind! The referee calls over Garba Nwakire and warns him to calm down! Eric Edusei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.27
Julian Walter chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Bartsch. Anton Bartsch makes a simple pass to Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arek Gadocha.
63.11
Seyni Moustaïd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
65.33
With vision, Seyni Moustaïd picks a pass forward to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.24
2-1Ciro Colacone barges into Garba Nwakire. The referee calls over Ciro Colacone and shows him a yellow card! Garba Nwakire carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.39
Seyni Moustaïd makes a simple pass to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone powers a header at goal. It's there!! Avril Arroyo has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as the Italian celebrates his hattrick!
81.18
Neil Evans flicks a high ball forward to Anton Bartsch who takes it down. Anton Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.27
Gavin Upson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.20
Kevin Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ciro Colacone. Ciro Colacone knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ciro Colacone 31, 65, 77 | Ricardo Bento 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Spencer Ince (GK)
6
2. Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF)
6
3. Eddy Albieri (DEF)
6
4. Julian Walter (DEF)
6
5. Neil Evans (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Upson (MID)
6
7. Seyni Moustaïd (MID)
6
8. Anton Bartsch (MID)
7
9. Kevin Davidson (MID)
7
10. Ciro Colacone (ATT)
9
11. Eric Edusei (ATT)
8
12. Darren Fletcher (ATT)
0
13. Graham Shilton (ATT)
0
14. Vicente Aguirre (ATT)
0
1. Avril Arroyo (GK)
6
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
4. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Scott Bremner (MID)
6
7. Pascal Palumbo (MID)
6
8. Neil Souness (MID)
7
9. Elena Redondo (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
7
11. Charles Medrano (ATT)
6
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Alex White (MID)
0
14. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
0