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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Livingston. A crowd of 9,946 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Raith Rovers and Livingston are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.


0.00
The whistle blows and Livingston kick off!
6.19
With imagination, Stuart Cleland plays the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Rae. Billy Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Richard Mason manages to keep it out.
15.28
Without breaking stride, Jan Dehm plays the ball forward to Wes Gower. Wes Gower flicks a high pass forward. Neil Burley collects the pass. Neil Burley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Billy Rae is offside!
16.38
Jan Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Wes Gower collects the pass. Wes Gower makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Gower puts a great ball through. Billy Rae runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.11
Paul James makes a strong solo run forward. Paul James knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gemmill. David Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.21
Duncan Bremner takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of David Dickov. With a delightful solo run, David Dickov stretches the opposition's defence. David Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Sullivan but the linesman indicates offside!
26.35
Wes Gower passes the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov plays a one-two with Billy Rae and rushes in on goal... Gary Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.05
Matt Sullivan threads a neat ball through to David Dickov. David Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Hopkin.
34.25
With great vision, Garry Hopkin plays the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson passes the ball forward to Billy Rae. Billy Rae shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
38.39
Showing fabulous composure, David Meiklejohn laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes a simple pass to Billy Rae. Billy Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.15
Neil Burley makes a simple pass to Billy Rae. Billy Rae rushes past Matt Sullivan! Billy Rae side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Richard Mason is on top of it.
42.12
Matt Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
48.55
Garry Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Mason smothers it!
49.51
Jan Dehm sees Stephen McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen McCoist brings the ball forward. Stephen McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.34
Wes Gower flicks a high pass forward. Billy Rae collects the pass. Billy Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Brady.
63.18
Matt Sullivan sees Eduardo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
66.12
Seth Keegan flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Brady. Richard Brady laces a weighted ball forward to David Gemmill. David Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.21
Matt Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Neil Burley. The referee calls over Matt Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Neil Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.57
Paul James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards David Gemmill. David Gemmill connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
81.51
Duncan Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes makes a great pass forward. David Gemmill runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.32
Gary Dickov clumsily knocks into Manuel Fernandes. The referee warns Gary Dickov to calm down! Manuel Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.23
Duncan Bremner flicks a high pass forward. David Gemmill collects the pass. David Gemmill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Thomson.
85.29
David Meiklejohn advances with the ball. David Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Rae. Billy Rae rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.55
Garry Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley flicks a high ball forward to Billy Rae who takes it down. Billy Rae whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 70.1298701298701 vs 29.8701298701299
Play Area
Home team third: 33.77%, Midfield: 44.16%, Away team third: 22.08%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Rae of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Garry Hopkin (DEF)
7
4. Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
6
7
7. Wes Gower (MID)
7
8. Neil Burley (MID)
6
6
10. Billy Rae (ATT)
9
11. Gary Dickov (ATT)
8

0
13. Roberto Herrero (ATT)
0
14. Callum Collins (ATT)
0

7
2. Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
3. Richard Brady (DEF)
6
4. Paul James (DEF)
7
5. Seth Keegan (DEF)
6
6. David Dickov (MID)
6
6
8. Matt Sullivan (MID)
6
10. David Gemmill (ATT)
8
11. Eduardo Lopes (ATT)
8

12. Callum Booth (GK)
0
13. Neil Davidson (ATT)
0
14. Andy Ritchie (ATT)
0