Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 19,020 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 good 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
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Neil Souness darts forward. Neil Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo connects with a diving header. Jonatan Hamrin manages to gather it.
6.51
Sergio C. Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez knocks in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
8.54
0-0Arek Gadocha clumsily knocks into Pierpaolo Salvatori. Arek Gadocha is given a warning by the referee! Pierpaolo Salvatori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.36
Liam Bazzani flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Salvatori collects the pass. Pierpaolo Salvatori controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Garry Buskermolen manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.24
0-0Alex Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness passes the ball forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.28
Sergio C. Alves threads a neat ball through to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori shoots from distance but somehow Garry Buskermolen manages to keep it out.
15.07
0-0Neil Souness clumsily knocks into Liam Bazzani. Neil Souness is shown the yellow card! Liam Bazzani stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.42
0-1Lee Adams threads a neat ball through to Liam Bazzani. Liam Bazzani flicks a high pass forward. Rui Yanez controls it well on his chest. Rui Yanez advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rui Yanez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Yanez!
21.41
Tobias Sammer barges into Pierpaolo Salvatori. The referee brings Tobias Sammer to one side and gives him a warning! Pierpaolo Salvatori stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.07
Sergio C. Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.37
Paul Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Elena Redondo who gracefully takes it down. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Adams.
36.48
0-1Marek Smolarek sees space and advances. Marek Smolarek flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Nordqvist controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Magnus Nordqvist shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Alex Bremner. Excellent block.
38.25
Tobias Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Souness. With great vision, Neil Souness plays the ball forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.44
Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Martin Brehme collects the pass. Martin Brehme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.59
Showing composure, Arek Gadocha laces a through ball forward to Neil Souness. Neil Souness plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Adams.
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 Arturo Velasco replacing Dean Jacobs, Ger Gerritsen replacing Marek Smolarek and Henning Bratseth replacing Pierpaolo Salvatori.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
47.49
Sergio C. Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Henning Bratseth. Henning Bratseth rushes past Alex Bremner! Henning Bratseth tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Garry Buskermolen. What a save!
48.02
Paul Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
51.13
With some swift thinking, Arturo Velasco plays the ball forward to Ger Gerritsen. Ger Gerritsen makes a probing pass to Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Garry Buskermolen.
52.55
0-1Corner kick to Queen of the South. Liam Bazzani plays it to the near post. Arek Gadocha gets to the ball and clears it up field.
53.18
Liam Bazzani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist edges inside the box! Magnus Nordqvist shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
59.53
Paul Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme sees Ricardo Bento just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Bento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Jonatan Hamrin reads it well. Fabulous stop!
60.32
Sergio C. Alves picks a pass forward to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez lofts in a cross ball towards Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist beats his man to it with a header. Garry Buskermolen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.19
0-1Alex Bremner clumsily knocks into Magnus Nordqvist. The referee brings Alex Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Magnus Nordqvist carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.37
0-1Sergio C. Alves flicks a high pass forward. Henning Bratseth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henning Bratseth shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
73.30
Tobias Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta takes it forward alone. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Velasco.
78.34
0-1Queen of the South are dictating the run of play here today.
81.16
0-1Sergio C. Alves makes a probing pass to Henning Bratseth. Henning Bratseth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Magnus Nordqvist but the linesman indicates offside!
87.04
Alex Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Marcos Zubizarreta plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Adams.
90.00
Liam Bazzani threads the ball through to Henning Bratseth. Henning Bratseth knocks in a cross ball towards Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Garry Buskermolen!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rui Yanez 16 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Yanez of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry Buskermolen (GK)
9
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
4. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
5. Alex Bremner (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
7
7. Marcos Zubizarreta (MID)
6
8. Neil Souness (MID)
6
9. Martin Brehme (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
6
11. Elena Redondo (ATT)
6
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Edgar Mathijssen (MID)
0
14. Kubilay Sükür (ATT)
0
1. Jonatan Hamrin (GK)
7
2. Lee Adams (DEF)
7
3. Dean Jacobs (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Leon (DEF)
6
5. Marek Smolarek (MID)
6
6. Liam Bazzani (MID)
8
7. Sergio C. Alves (MID)
8
8. Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
6
9. Magnus Nordqvist (ATT)
7
10. Pierpaolo Salvatori (ATT)
6
11. Rui Yanez (ATT)
9
12. Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
13. Ger Gerritsen (MID)
6
14. Henning Bratseth (ATT)
7