Match Report


Royal
today's match is sponsored by Royal


Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 9,007 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Raith Rovers and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
3.43
John Telfer makes a probing pass to Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie goes all the way! Scott Ritchie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
4.24
Scott Ritchie hacks John Henderson from behind! Scott Ritchie is warned by the referee! John Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.35
Colin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by John McGrory.
12.15
Michel Calabuig chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raffaele Volpi who gathers it comfortably.
14.41
Scott Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Collins. Stephen Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Raffaele Volpi manages to keep it out.
15.02
Craig McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Collins. Stephen Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.28
John Henderson makes a simple pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks the ball forward to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.54
Colin Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.12
Scott Ritchie catches Ade Nwakire on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Ritchie again and warns him to calm down! Ade Nwakire hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Motherwell start the second half!
47.51
Ade Nwakire sweeps the ball long. Stephen Collins goes all the way! Stephen Collins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
54.57
Colin Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.21
Colin Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.09
Ade Nwakire passes the ball forward to Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison surges forward with the ball. Colin Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raffaele Volpi who gathers it comfortably.
60.07
Callum Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head but John McGrory is on top of it.
61.05
Craig McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison passes the ball forward to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Collins. Stephen Collins powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.38
Colin Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from just inside the box. John McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.06
Colin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay plays a perfect one-two with Scott Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Neil Mckinlay takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by John McGrory.
81.02
Craig McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michel Calabuig. Michel Calabuig chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Collins. Stephen Collins shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Scott Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Collins. Stephen Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Billy Caldwell of Motherwell

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.3333333333333 vs 41.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 29.17%, Midfield: 45.83%, Away team third: 25.00%

Scorers