Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play Peterhead in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,256 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Peterhead are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Peterhead are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Peterhead get the match underway!
2.53
1-0Rodney Seedorf chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.40
1-0Eric Buchwald flicks a high ball forward to Don Ritchie who takes it down. Don Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but Copain Schultz reads it well. Nice save!
9.39
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Collins laces a weighted ball forward to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Eric Buchwald. Eric Buchwald outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
10.36
Duncan Glass sees Hauke Rösler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hauke Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Scott Inglis controls it well on his chest. Scott Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
12.09
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Rodney Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Rodney Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
14.36
Niccolo Smithe makes a beautiful solo run. Niccolo Smithe finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
16.27
Garry Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez whips in a cross ball towards Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.23
1-0Billy White brings the ball forward. Billy White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.51
Hauke Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Scott Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Inglis shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dennis Cutler.
22.11
1-0Scott Inglis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gavin McNeill shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.43
Marinus Galàsek kicks a strong pass forward to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie threads the ball through to Eric Buchwald. Eric Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin McNeill.
28.35
Billy White makes a simple pass to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.48
Hauke Rösler flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Thomson who takes it down. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Duncan Glass surges forward with the ball. Duncan Glass threads a neat ball through to Billy White. Billy White whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson makes a deft header. Dennis Cutler gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
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. Peterhead also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
51.29
Eric Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Garry Collins. Garry Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.28
3-0Tarik Bolivard clumsily knocks into Duncan Glass. Tarik Bolivard is shown the yellow card! Duncan Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.36
Marinus Galàsek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Collins. Garry Collins flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.19
Eric Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.34
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro brings the ball forward. Niccol˜ Pellizzaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.27
Duncan Thomson takes a short throw-in bringing Scott Inglis into play. Scott Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. With a superhuman jump, Niccolo Wright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.44
Don Glass flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Wright collects the pass. Niccolo Wright passes the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler makes a deft header. Dennis Cutler effortlessly picks it out of the air!
65.57
Don Glass makes a simple pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White threads a neat ball through to Hauke Rösler. Some good footwork from Hauke Rösler provides some space. He shoots at goal but Dennis Cutler is on top of his game. Excellent save!
66.44
Hauke Rösler passes the ball forward to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.52
Marinus Galàsek threads the ball through to Eric Buchwald. Eric Buchwald flicks a high pass forward to Tarik Bolivard who brings the ball under control. Tarik Bolivard knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
75.27
Eric Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Don Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Glass.
81.01
With great vision, Antonio Fernandez plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
84.55
Garry Collins makes a simple pass to Antonio Fernandez. Antonio Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Don Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Antonio Fernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Copain Schultz with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
87.10
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell plays a one-two with Don Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Duncan Gemmell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
90.00
3-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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
| Duncan Thomson 3 Rodney Seedorf 28, 33 | Antonio Fernandez 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Copain Schultz (GK)
6
2. Duncan Glass (DEF)
7
3. Gavin McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Don Glass (DEF)
6
5. Scott Inglis (MID)
6
6. Niccolo Wright (MID)
6
7. Hauke Rösler (MID)
7
8. Dominic Ritchie (MID)
6
9. Billy White (ATT)
7
10. Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
9
11. Duncan Thomson (ATT)
9
12. Atam Melchiot (DEF)
0
13. Craig Philips (MID)
0
14. Michael Lightfoot (ATT)
0
1. Dennis Cutler (GK)
7
2. Marinus Galàsek (DEF)
6
3. Niccol˜ Pellizzaro (DEF)
6
4. Niccolo Smithe (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Fernandez (MID)
7
6. Garry Collins (MID)
6
7. Eric Buchwald (MID)
6
8. Tarik Bolivard (MID)
5
9. Juan-Carlos Diez (ATT)
6
10. Duncan Gemmell (ATT)
6
11. Don Ritchie (ATT)
6
12. Riccardo Manfredini (DEF)
0
13. Markus Netzer (DEF)
0
14. Neil Gemmell (ATT)
0