Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 10,439 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
2.13
0-0Duncan McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Scott Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Scott Mcinnes makes a pass forward but Willy Moracchini is yards offside!
3.14
0-0David Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
10.11
Mathias Louiron threads the ball through to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan McCoist plays a quick one-two with Gavin Marr and rushes in on goal... Duncan McCoist shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.18
Neil Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Marr but the linesman indicates offside!
18.22
0-0Scott Mcinnes breaks forward. Scott Mcinnes sees David Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.53
Neil Glass sees a break and surges forward. Neil Glass darts forward. Neil Glass makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Matteo. David Matteo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
27.32
Alex Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley whips in a cross ball towards Colin Meiklejohn. With a superhuman jump, Colin Meiklejohn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
28.46
1-0Alex Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.19
Stephen Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to John Burley but he's offside!
38.58
Duncan McCoist sees David Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McStay. Scott McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
60.46
1-1Dundee United have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Duncan McCoist .
61.48
Fabian Natale Lorenzi sees space and advances. Fabian Natale Lorenzi sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Natale Lorenzi whips in a cross ball towards Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn flicks the ball with his head. Colin Meiklejohn scores for Raith Rovers!!
65.29
Duncan Bremner makes a simple pass to John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.43
Gavin Marr flicks a high pass forward. Willy Moracchini controls it well on his chest. Willy Moracchini lofts in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.58
Wes Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.53
3-1Alec Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Scott McStay. Scott McStay rushes past Duncan Bremner! Duncan Bremner barges into Scott McStay. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.52
Gavin Marr threads a neat ball through to Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Willy Moracchini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
81.03
3-1David Meiklejohn sees Stephen Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Thomson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Thomson shoots from 25 yards. Alec Dickov gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
84.15
Scott McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Scott McStay makes a simple pass, allowing Willy Moracchini to run into the box. Some good footwork from Willy Moracchini provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.07
Duncan Bremner darts forward. Duncan Bremner flicks a high pass forward. John Burley collects the pass. John Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Colin Meiklejohn 28, 61, 87 Alex Ferguson 72 | Scott McStay 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Meiklejohn of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2. David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Andres (DEF)
6
5. Duncan White (DEF)
6
6. Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)
7
7. Stephen Thomson (MID)
7
8. Alex Ferguson (MID)
7
9. Wes Gower (MID)
6
10. Colin Meiklejohn (ATT)
9
11. John Burley (ATT)
7
12. Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
13. Billy Davidson (GK)
0
14. Thomas Jochemsen (ATT)
0
1. Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2. Neil Glass (DEF)
6
3. Mathias Louiron (DEF)
6
4. Kemal Williamson (DEF)
6
5. Scott McStay (MID)
7
6. Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
7. Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
8. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
6
9. David Matteo (ATT)
6
10. Willy Moracchini (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Marr (ATT)
6
12. Ledley Collymore (GK)
0
13. Alec Elliott (MID)
6
14. Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
0