Match Report
Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ![]() | ![]() | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
James Morrison | James Morrison | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
Copain Schultz | C. Schultz | ![]() | 73 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 54 | ![]() | Simon Bischoff | S. Bischoff | |||||||||
Atam Melchiot | A. Melchiot | ![]() | 71 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 60 | ![]() | Diego Helder | D. Helder | |||||||||
Jean-Philippe Belloso | J. Belloso | ![]() | 74 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 51 | ![]() | Teddy Dichio | T. Dichio | |||||||||
Ross Tiler | R. Tiler | ![]() | 71 | M | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 51 | ![]() | Dennis Lawrence | D. Lawrence | |||||||||
Johny Heurtebis | J. Heurtebis | ![]() | 68 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Ugo Plowright | U. Plowright | |||||||||
Stuart Hopkin | S. Hopkin | ![]() | 73 | M | ![]() | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 52 | ![]() | Francisco Jardim | F. Jardim | ||||||||
Craig Philips | C. Philips | ![]() | 67 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 52 | ![]() | Phil Woodgate | P. Woodgate | |||||||||
Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | ![]() | 76 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | ![]() | M | 50 | ![]() | Richard Burgess | R. Burgess | ||||||||
Dennis Williamson | D. Williamson | ![]() | 73 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 71 | ![]() | Aaron Hackworth | A. Hackworth | |||||||||
Miguel Pinheiro | M. Pinheiro | ![]() | 67 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 52 | ![]() | Omer Kahn | O. Kahn | |||||||||
Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | ![]() | 70 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 52 | ![]() | Brian Griffin | B. Griffin | |||||||||
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Duncan Glass | D. Glass | ![]() | 83 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | A | 52 | ![]() | Robert Benjamin | R. Benjamin | |||||||||
Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | ![]() | 85 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 46 | ![]() | Greg Prior | G. Prior | |||||||||
Stephen Rae | S. Rae | ![]() | 69 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | D | 42 | ![]() | Mark Fortune | M. Fortune |
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play Swindon Town in this friendly game. A crowd of 10,616 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Swindon Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Swindon Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
Swindon Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.00
Phil Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Brian Griffin controls it well on his chest. Brian Griffin threads a neat ball through to Omer Kahn. Omer Kahn knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.36
Teddy Dichio flicks a high ball forward to Omer Kahn who takes it down. Omer Kahn plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Jardim and advances towards the goal... Omer Kahn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.25
Francisco Jardim makes a simple pass to Aaron Hackworth. Aaron Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.07
Jean-Philippe Belloso comes in with a late challenge on Brian Griffin. The referee calls over Jean-Philippe Belloso and warns him to calm down! Brian Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.46
Without breaking stride, Jean-Philippe Belloso plays the ball forward to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pinheiro collects the pass. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Simon Bischoff.
13.57
Neil Bremner takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dennis Lawrence reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.27
Atam Melchiot knocks the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson deftly passes the ball to Craig Philips, releasing him through on goal. Craig Philips shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Diego Helder.
15.33
Jean-Philippe Belloso passes the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from long range but is denied by Simon Bischoff. Excellent save.
16.45
Brian Griffin comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Hopkin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.30
Teddy Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Burgess. Richard Burgess makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Burgess hits a low pass to Aaron Hackworth. Aaron Hackworth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.57
Stuart Hopkin threads the ball through to Johny Heurtebis. Johny Heurtebis knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Bischoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.36
Francisco Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Kahn. Omer Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Woodgate. Phil Woodgate connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
28.15
Johny Heurtebis passes the ball forward to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Teddy Dichio. That should have been a goal!
30.33
Dennis Lawrence hits a low pass to Francisco Jardim. With vision, Francisco Jardim plays the ball forward to Aaron Hackworth. Aaron Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.26
From the throw-in, Atam Melchiot picks out Ross Tiler. With great vision, Ross Tiler plays the ball forward to Craig Philips. Craig Philips picks a pass forward to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro cuts inside the box! Miguel Pinheiro takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Simon Bischoff manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.25
Dennis Lawrence passes the ball forward to Teddy Dichio. Teddy Dichio threads the ball through to Omer Kahn. Omer Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Plowright. Ugo Plowright connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Jean-Philippe Belloso hits a low pass to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
47.51
Francisco Jardim sees Brian Griffin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Griffin skips past Jean-Philippe Belloso! Some awkward footwork from Brian Griffin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Copain Schultz. What a save!
51.51
Miguel Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Simon Bischoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
54.29
Stuart Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Craig Philips who takes it down. Craig Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Pinheiro but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.35
Teddy Dichio hacks Stuart Hopkin from behind! Teddy Dichio is shown the yellow card! Stuart Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.49
Craig Philips passes the ball forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Simon Bischoff.
67.46
Phil Woodgate makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Hackworth. Aaron Hackworth beats his man to it with a header but Copain Schultz is on top of it.
69.46
Atam Melchiot flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Philips. Craig Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Bischoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.50
Without breaking stride, Phil Woodgate plays the ball forward to Aaron Hackworth. Aaron Hackworth puts a great ball through but Brian Griffin is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
73.12
Craig Philips hits a low pass to Johny Heurtebis. Johny Heurtebis shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.55
Swindon Town have made 2 substitutions with Robert Benjamin replacing Aaron Hackworth and Mark Fortune replacing Richard Burgess .
79.06
Teddy Dichio makes a probing pass to Brian Griffin. Brian Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Robert Benjamin who brings the ball under control. Robert Benjamin edges inside the box! Ross Tiler comes in with a late challenge on Robert Benjamin. Robert Benjamin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
81.03
Stuart Hopkin passes the ball forward to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
83.36
Stuart Hopkin threads the ball through to Craig Philips. Craig Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Plowright.
84.09
Dennis Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Fortune. Mark Fortune surges forward with the ball. Mark Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Robert Benjamin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Robert Benjamin shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
85.22
Teddy Dichio knocks the ball forward to Ugo Plowright. Ugo Plowright flicks a high pass forward to Brian Griffin who brings the ball under control. Brian Griffin shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Copain Schultz.
86.06
Omer Kahn takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Stuart Hopkin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
89.51
Ross Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Atam Melchiot. Seeing a gap ahead, Atam Melchiot plays the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Pinheiro of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Copain Schultz (GK)
7
2. Atam Melchiot (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
6
4. Ross Tiler (MID)
6
5. Johny Heurtebis (MID)
8
6. Stuart Hopkin (MID)
8
7. Craig Philips (MID)
9
8. Neil Bremner (MID)
6
9. Dennis Williamson (ATT)
8
10. Miguel Pinheiro (ATT)
9
11. Duncan Thomson (ATT)
7
12. Duncan Glass (DEF)
0
13. Scott Inglis (MID)
0
14. Stephen Rae (ATT)
0
1. Simon Bischoff (GK)
7
2. Diego Helder (DEF)
6
3. Teddy Dichio (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Lawrence (DEF)
7
5. Ugo Plowright (MID)
6
6. Francisco Jardim (MID)
8
7. Phil Woodgate (MID)
6
8. Richard Burgess (MID)
6
9. Aaron Hackworth (ATT)
7
10. Omer Kahn (ATT)
6
11. Brian Griffin (ATT)
6
12. Robert Benjamin (ATT)
6
13. Greg Prior (MID)
0
14. Mark Fortune (DEF)
6