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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Ross County. A crowd of 8,886 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
Samuel Lima makes a probing pass to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.25
Callum Hendry hits a low pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.57
Scott Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.06
Gary Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus shoots from distance but Kevin McGrory is on top of it.
18.12
Jan Dehm makes a probing pass to Marc Williams. Marc Williams advances with the ball. Marc Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Garry McCoist!
20.18
Samuel Lima flicks a high ball forward to Scott Morrison who takes it down. Scott Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Dehm.
22.51
Wes Gower threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.16
Steven Kirkland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Kirkland rushes past Stuart Ferguson! Steven Kirkland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.53
Gary Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Venus controls it well on his chest. Duncan Venus tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
32.49
Alun Lampard takes it forward alone. Alun Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.33
Scott Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
34.50
Filipe Castro catches Marc Williams on the ankles. The referee calls over Filipe Castro and shows him a yellow card! Marc Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.09
Scott Morrison threads a neat ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
42.17
Jan Dehm flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Hunt who brings the ball under control. Ruel Hunt sees space and advances. Ruel Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ross County kick off!
47.34
Samuel Lima passes the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Hutchison and advances towards the goal... Craig Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kevin McGrory gets down and covers it.
49.15
Spencer Lisbie volleys a long ball forward. Gary Hutchison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.43
Filipe Soares threads a neat ball through to Wes Gower. Wes Gower sees Roberto Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.58
Marc Williams sees Wes Gower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Castro.
65.46
Steven Kirkland hits a low pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.04
Samuel Lima volleys a long ball forward. Gary Hutchison makes a simple pass, allowing Craig Hendry to run into the box. Some good footwork from Craig Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
78.04
Scott Morrison sees Gary Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Scott Morrison. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Scott Morrison provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.27
Filipe Soares flicks a high pass forward to Callum Hendry who brings the ball neatly under control. Callum Hendry knocks the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.05
Stuart Ferguson brings the ball forward. Stuart Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
84.50
Alun Lampard flicks a high ball forward to Gary Dickov who takes it down. Gary Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.42
Stuart Ferguson makes a probing pass to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga advances with the ball. Roberto Postiga shoots from outside the area but somehow Kevin McGrory manages to keep it out.
89.23
Stuart Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Castro. With some swift thinking, Filipe Castro plays the ball forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.7647058823529 vs 48.2352941176471
Play Area
Home team third: 28.24%, Midfield: 42.35%, Away team third: 29.41%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hutchison of Ross County

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Callum Hendry (DEF)
7
3. Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
4. Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6. Marc Williams (MID)
7
7. Wes Gower (MID)
6
8. Alun Lampard (MID)
7
7
10. Gary Dickov (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Herrero (ATT)
6

12. Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13. Duarte Marques (ATT)
0

6
8
3. Samuel Lima (DEF)
7
4. Filipe Castro (DEF)
5
6
8
7
8. Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
9
10. Duncan Venus (ATT)
6
11. Craig Hendry (ATT)
6

12. David Dickov (MID)
0
0
14. Garry Telfer (MID)
0