Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | | | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Cristi Anghel | Cristi Anghel | manager | Steve Lowery | Steve Lowery | |||||||||||||||||
| Garry Buskermolen | G. Buskermolen | ![]() | 77 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 73 | ![]() | Igor Boksic | I. Boksic | |||||||||
| Garba Nwakire | G. Nwakire | ![]() | 85 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 62 | ![]() | David McNeill | D. McNeill | |||||||||
| Jack Molenaar | J. Molenaar | ![]() | 78 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 64 | ![]() | Alex Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Tobias Sammer | T. Sammer | ![]() | 76 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 62 | ![]() | Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Sven Ooijer | S. Ooijer | ![]() | 76 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 68 | ![]() | Alec Bremner | A. Bremner | |||||||||
| Pascal Palumbo | P. Palumbo | ![]() | 83 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 66 | ![]() | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | ![]() | 83 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 62 | ![]() | Scott Dickov | S. Dickov | |||||||||
| Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | ![]() | 79 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 72 | ![]() | Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | |||||||||
| Ricardo Bento | R. Bento | ![]() | 86 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 67 | ![]() | Billy McStay | B. McStay | |||||||||
| Elena Redondo | E. Redondo | ![]() | 82 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 65 | ![]() | Matt Hendry | M. Hendry | |||||||||
| Daniel Corstanje | D. Corstanje | ![]() | 76 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 75 | ![]() | Scott Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
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| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | ![]() | 78 | M | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | Miel Evers | M. Evers | |||||||||
| Arek Gadocha | A. Gadocha | ![]() | 76 | D | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 62 | ![]() | Craig Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| Avril Arroyo | A. Arroyo | ![]() | 73 | G | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 60 | ![]() | Steve Maximiano | S. Maximiano | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Montrose. A crowd of 17,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
0.00
Raith Rovers get the match underway!
3.50
Sven Ooijer threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Elena Redondo controls it well on his chest. Elena Redondo edges inside the box! Elena Redondo takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Igor Boksic with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
6.58
Garba Nwakire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Palumbo. Pascal Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.43
Pascal Palumbo brings the ball forward. Pascal Palumbo whips in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.33
Colin Dickov threads the ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Billy McStay scores for Montrose!!
20.37
Scott Dickov advances with the ball. Scott Dickov shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
21.42
Scott Bremner knocks the ball forward to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Igor Boksic is on top of it.
22.14
Pascal Palumbo threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Corstanje connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Igor Boksic had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
27.56
Garba Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento flicks the ball with his head. Igor Boksic didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.41
Callum Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.51
Without breaking stride, Paul Hendry plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento plays a one-two with Daniel Corstanje and advances towards the goal... Alex Sullivan clumsily knocks into Ricardo Bento. Penalty not given!!
32.21
Jack Molenaar threads a neat ball through to Pascal Palumbo. Pascal Palumbo passes the ball forward to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo makes a convincing header but somehow Igor Boksic manages to keep it out.
34.47
Pascal Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.01
Alec Bremner threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
44.11
Garba Nwakire kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo passes the ball forward but Daniel Corstanje is offside!
45.00
Tobias Sammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Some silky footwork from Ricardo Bento provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
47.47
Neil Bremner sees Scott Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Niven shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
48.13
Colin Dickov catches Elena Redondo on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Elena Redondo runs off the knock.
54.52
Tobias Sammer threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner hits a low pass to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
60.52
Neil Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Palumbo. The referee calls over Neil Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Palumbo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.29
Scott Dickov knocks the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
65.10
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Bento who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Igor Boksic. Excellent save.
66.23
Alex Sullivan hits a low pass to Neil Bremner. With vision, Neil Bremner laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.41
Tobias Sammer knocks the ball forward to Scott Bremner. With imagination, Scott Bremner laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. David McNeill steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.59
Alex Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Elena Redondo. The referee calls over Alex Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Elena Redondo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.03
Scott Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 20 yards but Garry Buskermolen is on top of it.
78.05
Colin Dickov catches Daniel Corstanje on the ankles. The referee brings Colin Dickov to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Corstanje stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.44
Sven Ooijer threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.54
Jack Molenaar passes the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje makes a deft header but somehow Igor Boksic manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry Buskermolen (GK)
6
2. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
3. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
7
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Pascal Palumbo (MID)
7
7. Scott Bremner (MID)
8
8. Paul Hendry (MID)
7
9. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
7
10. Elena Redondo (ATT)
8
11. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
8
12. Paul Hopkin (MID)
0
13. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
0
14. Avril Arroyo (GK)
0
1. Igor Boksic (GK)
8
2. David McNeill (DEF)
6
3. Alex Sullivan (DEF)
5
4. Colin Dickov (DEF)
5
5. Alec Bremner (MID)
6
6. Callum Naysmith (MID)
6
7. Scott Dickov (MID)
7
8. Neil Bremner (MID)
5
9. Billy McStay (ATT)
7
10. Matt Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Scott Niven (ATT)
6
12. Miel Evers (DEF)
0
13. Craig Cleland (MID)
0
14. Steve Maximiano (ATT)
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