Match Report
| Livingston | Livingston |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Don Sullivan | D. Sullivan |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Nils Kneissl | N. Kneissl |  | 60 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Duncan McGrory | D. McGrory | ||||||||
| Richard Brady | R. Brady | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Callum Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Seth Keegan | S. Keegan |  | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Filipe Soares | F. Soares | |||||||||
| Gavin Davidson | G. Davidson | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Ruel Hunt | R. Hunt | |||||||||
| David Dickov | D. Dickov | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Marc Williams | M. Williams | |||||||||
| Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | | 54 | M | | 7 | | | M | 52 | | Steven Kirkland | S. Kirkland | ||||||||
| Vitor Castro | V. Castro | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Alun Lampard | A. Lampard | |||||||||
| Craig Brown | C. Brown | | 51 | M | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Duncan Ritchie | D. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Noah Schumacher | N. Schumacher | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 |  | Roberto Herrero | R. Herrero | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 52 | A | | 12 | | A | 55 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | | 49 | A | | 13 | | G | 51 |  | Daniel Gabriel Stoichita | D. Stoichita | |||||||||
| Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 49 | A | | 14 | | D | 49 | | Stuart Cleland | S. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Livingston and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Livingston and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
0.00
0-0Livingston get the match underway!
6.06
0-0Colin Cleland sees Noah Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.14
0-0With vision, Colin Cleland plays the ball forward to Noah Schumacher. Noah Schumacher shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.58
Gavin Davidson sees Vitor Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Schumacher. Noah Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Soares.
18.12
0-0Andy Ritchie sees Noah Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Schumacher whips in a cross ball towards Craig Brown. Steven Kirkland clumsily knocks into Craig Brown. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.47
0-1Marc Williams receives the ball from a throw-in from Alun Lampard. Marc Williams darts forward. Marc Williams plays a one-two with Steven Kirkland and advances towards the goal... Marc Williams muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Sullivan with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
30.05
Alun Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Gary Dickov who brings the ball under control. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
33.16
0-1Alun Lampard takes a quick throw-in, which Callum Hendry takes on the chest. Callum Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero threads the ball through to Steven Kirkland but he's offside!
34.40
Duncan Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov plays a perfect one-two with Steven Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Gary Dickov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.56
With a delightful solo run, Steven Kirkland stretches the opposition's defence. Steven Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Cleland.
40.29
Steven Kirkland makes a simple pass to Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard rushes past Richard Brady! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alun Lampard provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
51.30
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.58
Gavin Davidson threads the ball through to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Brown. Craig Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Schumacher. With a superhuman jump, Noah Schumacher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.31
Steven Kirkland sees space and advances. Steven Kirkland advances inside the box! Steven Kirkland shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.56
Vitor Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.53
David Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.01
0-2Filipe Soares breaks forward. Filipe Soares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filipe Soares plays a one-two with Roberto Herrero and rushes in on goal... Filipe Soares shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Don Sullivan reads it well. Well saved!
63.30
Colin Cleland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Cleland threads the ball through into the box. Andy Ritchie tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Kevin McGrory.
64.32
0-2Noah Schumacher takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gary Dickov chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
65.24
0-2Marc Williams barges into Vitor Castro. The referee calls over Marc Williams and warns him to calm down! Vitor Castro runs off the knock.
66.20
Colin Cleland sees space and advances. Colin Cleland skips past Callum Hendry! Colin Cleland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.36
Colin Cleland makes a probing pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Noah Schumacher. Noah Schumacher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.36
Livingston are keeping most of the possession.
77.06
Callum Hendry sees Gary Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Dickov runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Dickov shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
78.50
Alun Lampard makes a beautiful solo run. Alun Lampard plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Herrero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alun Lampard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.20
Seth Keegan threads a neat ball through to Richard Brady. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Brady laces a through ball forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.35
Roberto Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Nils Kneissl. The referee warns Roberto Herrero to calm down! Nils Kneissl runs off the knock.
89.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Ruel Hunt chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steven Kirkland of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Sullivan (GK)
6
2. Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
3. Richard Brady (DEF)
6
4. Seth Keegan (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Davidson (DEF)
7
6. David Dickov (MID)
6
7. Colin Cleland (MID)
8
8. Vitor Castro (MID)
6
9. Craig Brown (MID)
7
10. Noah Schumacher (ATT)
7
11. Andy Ritchie (ATT)
7
12. Don Naysmith (ATT)
0
13. Scott Inglis (ATT)
0
14. Don Mckinlay (ATT)
0
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2. Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Soares (DEF)
7
5. Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6. Marc Williams (MID)
8
7. Steven Kirkland (MID)
9
8. Alun Lampard (MID)
7
9. Duncan Ritchie (MID)
6
10. Gary Dickov (ATT)
9
11. Roberto Herrero (ATT)
5
12. Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
14. Stuart Cleland (DEF)
0