Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Livingston | Livingston | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Richard Mason | R. Mason | |||||||||
| Garry Hopkin | G. Hopkin | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Nils Kneissl | N. Kneissl | |||||||||
| Filipe Soares | F. Soares |  | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Don Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Jan Dehm | J. Dehm | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Richard Brady | R. Brady | |||||||||
| Ruel Hunt | R. Hunt |  | 50 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Paul James | P. James | ||||||||
| Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | David Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Marc Williams | M. Williams | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Alex Naysmith | A. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Wes Gower | W. Gower | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Vitor Castro | V. Castro | |||||||||
| Steven Kirkland | S. Kirkland | | 51 | M | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Craig Brown | C. Brown | |||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | David Gemmill | D. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Roberto Herrero | R. Herrero |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | | A | 60 | | Eduardo Lopes | E. Lopes | ||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 55 | A | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Duarte Marques | D. Marques | | 52 | A | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Alun Lampard | A. Lampard | | 50 | M | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Seth Keegan | S. Keegan | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Caternet |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Livingston. A crowd of 10,385 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 Matt Elliott.
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 Matt Elliott.
0.00
0-0Livingston kick off the first half!
2.12
0-0Alex Naysmith plays the ball forward to David Dickov. David Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.35
Vitor Castro makes an attacking run forward. Vitor Castro skips past Filipe Soares! Vitor Castro comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Livingston are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.17
0-0Nils Kneissl hits a low pass to Alex Naysmith. Alex Naysmith threads the ball through to David Gemmill. David Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Hopkin.
10.01
Marc Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.58
Marc Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Gary Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.34
0-0Gary Dickov hacks Paul James from behind! The referee calls over Gary Dickov and warns him to calm down! Paul James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.11
Paul James makes a simple pass to David Dickov. David Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.46
Filipe Soares sees Marc Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Marc Williams stretches the opposition's defence. Marc Williams tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.06
Alex Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to David Gemmill. David Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
44.37
Vitor Castro hits a low pass to David Gemmill. David Gemmill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Dehm.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
47.33
0-0Wes Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero powers a header at goal. Richard Mason manages to gather it.
48.22
0-1Paul James flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Lopes shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.01
0-1Paul James comes in with a late challenge on Marc Williams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.35
Craig Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Naysmith. Alex Naysmith sees Eduardo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.54
Vitor Castro sees space and advances. Vitor Castro shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kevin McGrory manages to keep it out.
69.23
Vitor Castro hacks Marc Williams from behind! The referee calls over Vitor Castro and shows him a yellow card! Marc Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.00
Richard Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Naysmith. Alex Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Livingston are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.10
Stephen Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Mason who gathers it comfortably.
78.16
Steven Kirkland takes it forward alone. Steven Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Dickov 78 | Eduardo Lopes 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2. Garry Hopkin (DEF)
6
3. Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
4. Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Thomson (MID)
6
7. Marc Williams (MID)
7
8. Wes Gower (MID)
6
9. Steven Kirkland (MID)
7
10. Gary Dickov (ATT)
9
11. Roberto Herrero (ATT)
6
12. Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13. Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14. Alun Lampard (MID)
0
1. Richard Mason (GK)
6
2. Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
3. Don Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Richard Brady (DEF)
6
5. Paul James (DEF)
6
6. David Dickov (MID)
6
7. Alex Naysmith (MID)
7
8. Vitor Castro (MID)
8
9. Craig Brown (MID)
6
10. David Gemmill (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Lopes (ATT)
8
12. Andy Ritchie (ATT)
0
13. Don Mckinlay (ATT)
0
14. Seth Keegan (DEF)
0