Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play Raith Rovers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
2.57
Scott Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Dragos Negura. Dragos Negura powers a header at goal. Don Hopkin easily picks it out of the air!
3.14
Scott Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley goes all the way! Callum Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.41
Scott Morton makes a probing pass to Dragos Negura. Dragos Negura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
24.34
Pablo Serna makes a simple pass to Scott Morton. Scott Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragos Negura. Dragos Negura goes all the way! Dragos Negura makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.39
Callum Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morton. Scott Morton passes the ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.38
Kevin Davidson makes a simple pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell makes a probing pass to Dragos Negura. Dragos Negura finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Don Hopkin!
33.59
Callum Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
34.16
Dominic Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Oliveira. Carlos Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.31
Stuart Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan passes the ball forward to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.02
Alec Gemmill makes a probing pass to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
48.07
Callum Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley goes all the way! Callum Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Don Hopkin manages to keep it out.
53.03
Scott Morton sees a break and surges forward. Scott Morton passes the ball forward to Dragos Negura. Dragos Negura shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.45
Alec Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Oliveira. Carlos Oliveira goes all the way! Carlos Oliveira tries a spectacular strike but somehow Abdul Kroupi manages to keep it out.
59.14
Pablo Serna knocks the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry makes a simple pass to Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Don Hopkin.
60.42
Kevin Davidson makes a probing pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Dragos Negura. Dragos Negura connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Don Hopkin is on top of it.
63.23
Matt Strachan brings the ball forward. Matt Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Davidson.
65.31
Kevin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Oliveira. Carlos Oliveira shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
72.20
Queen of the South are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Raith Rovers's defence.
73.48
Richard Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Morton. Scott Morton passes the ball forward to Dragos Negura. Dragos Negura plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Henderson and rushes in on goal... Dragos Negura tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.07
Dominic Sullivan passes the ball forward to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Oliveira. Carlos Oliveira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.27
Raith Rovers are easily keeping Queen of the South at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.16
Dominic Sullivan makes a simple pass to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.36
Alec Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Serna.
83.34
Pablo Serna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton knocks the ball forward to Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.13
Kevin James chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Matt Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alec Inglis of Queen of the South

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.1578947368421 vs 61.8421052631579
Play Area
Home team third: 28.95%, Midfield: 44.74%, Away team third: 26.32%