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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Queen of the South. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Paul Hendry brings the ball forward. Paul Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Jacobs.
3.50
0-0Tobias Sammer chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.52
Arturo Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Shearer. Mick Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hulme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
14.50
0-0Neil Souness passes the ball forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
16.54
Arturo Velasco sees Sergio C. Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio C. Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.24
Sergio C. Alves threads a neat ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.27
Scott Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Morisot who gathers it comfortably.
21.48
0-0Neil Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo makes a looping header on goal. Godwin Ikpeba sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
22.07
Tobias Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Neil Souness controls it well on his chest. Neil Souness runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
26.48
Dean Jacobs flicks a high ball forward to Ger Gerritsen who takes it down. Ger Gerritsen chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek finds some space and shoots from distance. Garry Buskermolen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.52
Sven Ooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Souness. Neil Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Vincent Morisot. What a save!
32.07
Arturo Velasco threads a neat ball through to Sergio C. Alves. Sergio C. Alves threads a neat ball through to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jack Molenaar steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.18
Sergio C. Alves decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio C. Alves shoots from 20 yards but Garry Buskermolen is on top of it.
34.47
0-0Tonci Stimac makes a simple pass to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ebi Boniek but the linesman indicates offside!
39.33
0-0Ger Gerritsen catches Scott Bremner on the ankles. Ger Gerritsen is warned by the referee! Scott Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.24
With imagination, Scott Bremner picks a pass forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.06
Sergio C. Alves makes a simple pass to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori knocks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips 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. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Gian Paolo Sbaccanti replacing Arturo Velasco. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
55.35
1-0Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Vincent Morisot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.21
1-0Queen of the South have made a substitution with Rui Yanez replacing Pierpaolo Salvatori .
72.23
Tonci Stimac sees a break and surges forward. Tonci Stimac lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.38
Queen of the South have made a substitution with Nabil Kechiouche replacing Mick Shearer .
79.56
Sergio C. Alves hacks Scott Bremner from behind! The referee warns Sergio C. Alves to calm down! Scott Bremner runs off the knock.
81.54
Paul Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from distance but somehow Vincent Morisot manages to keep it out.
84.03
Dean Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Kechiouche. Nabil Kechiouche makes an attacking run forward. Nabil Kechiouche knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
89.03
Tobias Sammer drives a long ball upfield. Ricardo Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ricardo Bento 55 | Wes Hulme 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry Buskermolen (GK)
7
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
4. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
7
7. Neil Souness (MID)
8
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
6
9. Martin Brehme (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
9
11. Elena Redondo (ATT)
6
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Paul Hopkin (MID)
0
14. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
0
1. Vincent Morisot (GK)
8
2. Godwin Ikpeba (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
4. Dean Jacobs (DEF)
7
5. Ger Gerritsen (MID)
6
6. Sergio C. Alves (MID)
8
7. Tonci Stimac (MID)
8
8. Mick Shearer (MID)
6
9. Ebi Boniek (ATT)
7
10. Pierpaolo Salvatori (ATT)
6
11. Wes Hulme (ATT)
9
12. Gian Paolo Sbaccanti (DEF)
6
13. Nabil Kechiouche (MID)
6
14. Rui Yanez (ATT)
6