Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play Raith Rovers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Greig.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
Sven Ooijer threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McStay who gathers it comfortably.
6.22
Jack Molenaar flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.14
Callum Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Willem Buffel. Willem Buffel makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Gomes. Sebastiao Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Brady. Alec Brady is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Garry Buskermolen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.55
Willem Buffel takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Callum Davidson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
15.21
Jack Molenaar flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Paul Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Hopkin makes a probing pass to Daniel Corstanje but he's offside!
16.33
Scott Bremner makes a probing pass to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Callum Davidson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
18.51
Armin Fromm knocks the ball forward to Willem Buffel. Willem Buffel knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Brady. Alec Brady beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
20.35
Scott Bremner passes the ball forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.24
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Corstanje collects the pass. Daniel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.56
Paul Hendry plays the ball forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.58
David Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Molenaar.
32.16
Paul Hopkin threads the ball through to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Armin Fromm. Excellent block.
34.06
Jack Molenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner sees Kubilay Sükür in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.41
Callum Davidson makes a probing pass to Gavin Booth. Gavin Booth darts forward. Gavin Booth shoots from distance. Garry Buskermolen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.17
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Corstanje who brings the ball neatly under control. Daniel Corstanje lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Callum Davidson passes the ball forward to David Davidson. David Davidson brings the ball forward. David Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.04
Scott Bremner clumsily knocks into David Davidson. Scott Bremner is given a warning by the referee! David Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.50
Armin Fromm makes a simple pass to David Davidson. David Davidson threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Gomes. Sebastiao Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.15
Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward to Alec Brady who brings the ball under control. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.27
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.15
Scott Bremner makes an attacking run forward. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.7142857142857 vs 44.2857142857143
Play Area
Home team third: 34.29%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 20.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kubilay Sükür of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Armin Fromm (DEF)
6
7
4. Kevin Bremner (DEF)
6
5. Willem Buffel (MID)
6
6
7. Gavin Booth (MID)
7
8. Colin McGrory (MID)
6
9. Alec Brady (ATT)
6
10. Sebastiao Gomes (ATT)
6
11. Pier G. Atzeni (ATT)
6

13. Billy Rae (DEF)
0
14. Richard Morton (ATT)
0

2. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
3. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
4. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
5. Alex Bremner (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
6
7. Paul Hopkin (MID)
6
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
8
9. Martin Brehme (ATT)
7
10. Kubilay Sükür (ATT)
9
8

12. David Booth (DEF)
0
0
14. Elena Redondo (ATT)
0