Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 9,439 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
2.23
0-0Gavin Sullivan threads the ball through to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.25
Stephen Thomson knocks the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn threads a neat, attacking ball through to John Burley. John Burley rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.07
0-0Stefan Metzler sees Matt Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.50
Francis Cooke hits a low pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
10.29
David Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
12.13
Fabian Natale Lorenzi sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Natale Lorenzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.56
0-0John Burley clumsily knocks into Billy Hendry. John Burley is warned by the referee! Billy Hendry runs off the knock.
20.24
0-0Thierry Carriére barges into Wes Gower. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Gower runs off the knock.
21.42
Duncan Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Andy Dickov. The referee warns Duncan Bremner to calm down! Andy Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.48
Gavin Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Metzler who takes it down. Stefan Metzler chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.28
Colin Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Colin Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.53
Duncan Bremner breaks forward. Duncan Bremner passes the ball forward to John Burley. John Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Cooke.
33.39
Matt Glass threads the ball through to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell skips past Oscar Andres! Scott Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.28
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, David Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Duncan White. Duncan White chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
44.30
Alex Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
49.46
Gavin Hansen threads a neat ball through to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke threads a neat ball through to Matt Glass. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.42
Duncan Bremner plays the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.16
1-0Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Gianmarco Di Biagio replacing Gavin Sullivan and Stephen Young replacing Francis Cooke .
72.21
1-0Duncan Bremner threads the ball through to Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward. Colin Meiklejohn collects the pass. Colin Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gaspar Barbosa comfortably smothers it!
73.30
Stephen Young threads a neat ball through to Stefan Metzler. With some swift thinking, Stefan Metzler plays the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.46
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Kevin McCoist replacing Scott Liddell .
78.54
1-0Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére makes a probing pass to Stefan Metzler. Stefan Metzler plays a quick one-two with Matt Glass and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Stefan Metzler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Stephen Thomson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
80.37
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Stefan Metzler plays it short to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Duncan White.
81.22
1-0Stefan Metzler takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Thierry Carriére takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Duncan Bremner advances with the ball. Duncan Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Colin Meiklejohn of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2. David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Bremner (DEF)
8
4. Oscar Andres (DEF)
7
5. Duncan White (DEF)
7
6. Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)
7
7. Stephen Thomson (MID)
8
8. Alex Ferguson (MID)
6
9. Wes Gower (MID)
7
10. Colin Meiklejohn (ATT)
9
11. John Burley (ATT)
5
12. Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
13. Billy Davidson (GK)
0
14. Thomas Jochemsen (ATT)
0
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
7
3. Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
7
5. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
6. Thierry Carriére (MID)
5
7. Stefan Metzler (MID)
7
8. Francis Cooke (MID)
7
9. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
6
11. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
12. Gianmarco Di Biagio (DEF)
6
13. Stephen Young (MID)
6
14. Kevin McCoist (ATT)
6