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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Davidson.


0.00
Raith Rovers get the match underway!
6.19
Yazid Bolivard flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Kevin Hendry shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.57
Simon Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel King. Daniel King sees space and advances. Daniel King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Atam Melchiot.
14.45
Ernesto Flores makes a probing pass to Atam Melchiot. Atam Melchiot chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.06
Jonas Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. Duncan Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
21.59
Ernesto Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Atam Melchiot. Showing composure, Atam Melchiot plays the ball forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright makes a great pass forward. Andri Már Sverrisson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.45
Francisco Reyes barges into Atam Melchiot. The referee calls over Francisco Reyes and warns him to calm down! Atam Melchiot runs off the knock.
27.48
Enrique Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes hits a low pass to Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.41
Simon Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonas Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Duncan Glass manages to keep it out.
34.30
Niccolo Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.42
Francisco Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Daniel King collects the pass. Daniel King tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.49
Atam Melchiot flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Dominic Ritchie plays the ball forward to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
44.25
Jonas Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Hernandez controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Hernandez shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
Andri Már Sverrisson catches Simon Granville on the ankles. Andri Már Sverrisson is given a warning by the referee! Simon Granville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St Mirren start the second half!
47.41
Scott Dalglish passes the ball forward to Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
48.28
Atam Melchiot makes a simple pass to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright plays the ball forward to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Wright but he's offside!
51.55
Atam Melchiot pushes mid-way up the pitch. Atam Melchiot kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.13
Yazid Bolivard threads the ball through to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Duncan Glass as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.41
Corner kick to St Mirren. Francisco Reyes plays it to the near post. Simon Granville comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
57.48
Rafael Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Daniel King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel King threads the ball through to Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Hernandez. With a superhuman jump, Jose Javier Hernandez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.19
St Mirren have made a substitution with Pedro Torres replacing Daniel King .
61.24
Yazid Bolivard makes a probing pass to Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez shoots from 25 yards but Duncan Glass is on top of it.
69.30
Dominic Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stuart Brady!
71.42
Pedro Torres hits a low pass to Jose Javier Hernandez. Jose Javier Hernandez shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
72.20
Simon Granville catches Rodney Seedorf on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Granville and shows him a yellow card! Rodney Seedorf runs off the knock.
75.33
Scott Inglis knocks the ball forward to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Stuart Brady manages to keep it out.
81.19
Atam Melchiot threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Flores. Ernesto Flores sees a break and surges forward. Ernesto Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.03
Atam Melchiot knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Flores. Ernesto Flores flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.6666666666667 vs 45.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 32.00%, Midfield: 41.33%, Away team third: 26.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodney Seedorf of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Duncan Glass (DEF)
7
2. Atam Melchiot (DEF)
7
7
4. Don Glass (DEF)
6
5. Scott Inglis (MID)
6
6
7. Elena Suarez (MID)
6
6
9
11. Stephen Rae (ATT)
6

12. Johny Heurtebis (MID)
0
13. Billy White (ATT)
0
14. Hauke Rösler (MID)
0

1. Stuart Brady (GK)
6
5
6
6
6
6
6
8. Jonas Scholz (MID)
7
9. Daniel King (MID)
6
11. Kevin Hendry (ATT)
6

0
14. Pedro Torres (ATT)
6