Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 18,019 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the match underway!
2.15
Joe Caluwé runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joe Caluwé sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.37
Niccolo Wright catches Gijs Davids in the face with his elbow. Niccolo Wright is shown the red card!! Gijs Davids shakes off the knock.
18.07
Francisco Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gijs Davids. Gijs Davids threads a neat ball through to Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Copain Schultz manages to keep it out.
22.35
Queen of the South are in full control of this game.
30.51
Dominic Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow John Hopkin manages to keep it out.
38.32
Jean-Philippe Belloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy White. Billy White lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.29
Jean-Philippe Belloso makes a simple pass to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a probing pass to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
53.15
Julian Suarez makes an attacking run forward. Julian Suarez plays a one-two with Gavin Campbell and advances towards the goal... Julian Suarez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.24
Joe Caluwé threads the ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
63.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Fernandes plays the ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Copain Schultz is on top of it.
73.33
Gavin Campbell brings the ball forward. Gavin Campbell knocks the ball forward to Romarin Song but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.24
Gijs Davids threads a neat ball through to Romarin Song. Romarin Song sees space and advances. Romarin Song controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.06
Joe Caluwé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
87.04
Billy White sees a break and surges forward. Billy White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Soto.
90.00
Stuart McGrory knocks the ball forward to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez makes a simple pass to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 57.1428571428571 vs 42.8571428571429
Play Area
Home team third: 25.71%, Midfield: 48.57%, Away team third: 25.71%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Philippe Belloso of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. John Hopkin (GK)
6
6
6
4. Gijs Davids (DEF)
6
6
6. Julian Suarez (MID)
6
7. Joe Caluwé (MID)
6
6
9. Matjaz Russo (MID)
6
10. Romarin Song (ATT)
6
11. Jorge Fernandes (ATT)
6

12. Andy Thomson (MID)
0
13. Ugo Moss (DEF)
0
14. Rafael Montero (ATT)
0

2. Atam Melchiot (DEF)
6
4. Gavin McNeill (DEF)
6
5. Scott Inglis (MID)
6
3
7. Elena Suarez (MID)
6
6
9. Billy White (ATT)
6
11. Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
6

12. Don Glass (DEF)
0
13. Johny Heurtebis (MID)
0
14. Duncan Thomson (ATT)
0