Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
| Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 45 | | Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | ||||||||
| Don Booth | D. Booth | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Matt Mcallister | M. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Richard Naysmith | R. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 42 | D | | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Stuart McStay | S. McStay | ||||||||
| Colin Mccall | C. Mccall | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Stuart Davidson | S. Davidson | |||||||||
| Richard Telfer | R. Telfer | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 41 | | Dominic Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Richard White | R. White | |||||||||
| Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | | 40 | M | | 9 | | M | 36 | | Garry Gallacher | G. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Colin Young | C. Young | |||||||||
| Don Gough | D. Gough | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | | 49 | A | | 12 | | G | 45 | | Kevin McCoist | K. McCoist | |||||||||
| Craig McNeill | C. McNeill | | 46 | G | | 13 | | A | 44 | | David Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 41 | D | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Billy Dalglish | B. Dalglish | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play Falkirk in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McGrory.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McGrory.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
3.45
0-0Stuart Davidson sees Garry Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Young. Colin Young finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
4.47
0-1Dominic Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.21
Garry Gallacher makes a probing pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
15.50
0-1Don Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.35
Stuart McStay brings the ball forward. Stuart McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
21.52
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Bremner stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.36
1-1Richard Telfer threads the ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
26.32
1-1Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Don Gough who brings the ball under control. Don Gough threads the ball through to Kevin Bremner but he's offside!
27.25
Richard Telfer passes the ball forward to Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
28.51
Richard Telfer passes the ball forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.03
Matt Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard White. Richard White threads a neat ball through to Colin Young. Colin Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
32.37
1-1Richard White clumsily knocks into Andy Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.08
Garry Gallacher threads the ball through to Colin Young. Colin Young plays a quick one-two with Richard White and rushes in on goal... Colin Young strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
39.40
Richard White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Young. Colin Young knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin McGrory through on goal. Kevin McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Don Gough collects the pass. Don Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
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. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
47.51
Richard White makes a probing pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
53.36
1-1Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Richard Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mccall collects the pass. Colin Mccall deftly passes the ball to Don Gough, releasing him through on goal. Matt Mcallister catches Don Gough on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
59.41
Andy Mason makes a probing pass to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson sees Don Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.00
Dominic Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Young. Colin Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Booth.
63.05
Garry Gallacher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
67.12
Matt Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.27
Gary Davidson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Telfer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Garry Gallacher catches Kevin Bremner on the ankles. Kevin Bremner appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.15
Andy Mason sees Richard Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
83.45
Dominic Glass makes a probing pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
85.28
Richard White threads a neat ball through to Colin Young. Colin Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
1-2Richard Telfer hacks Richard Naysmith from behind! Richard Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Richard Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Hendry (GK)
6
2. Andy Davidson (DEF)
6
3. Don Booth (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mason (DEF)
6
5. Paul Hopkin (DEF)
6
6. Colin Mccall (MID)
6
7. Richard Telfer (MID)
6
8. Don Naysmith (MID)
7
9. Gary Davidson (MID)
6
10. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
7
11. Don Gough (ATT)
8
12. Callum Morrison (ATT)
0
13. Craig McNeill (GK)
0
14. Neil Henderson (DEF)
0
1. Don Bremner (GK)
6
2. Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Matt Mcallister (DEF)
7
4. Richard Naysmith (DEF)
6
5. Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
6. Stuart Davidson (MID)
6
7. Dominic Glass (MID)
9
8. Richard White (MID)
6
9. Garry Gallacher (MID)
7
10. Colin Young (ATT)
7
11. Kevin McGrory (ATT)
9
12. Kevin McCoist (GK)
0
13. David Elliott (ATT)
0
14. Billy Dalglish (ATT)
0