Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Duncan McGrory | D. McGrory | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Callum Hendry | C. Hendry | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 |  | Samuel Lima | S. Lima | |||||||||
| Filipe Soares | F. Soares | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Filipe Castro | F. Castro | |||||||||
| Ruel Hunt | R. Hunt |  | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Nick Beattie | N. Beattie | |||||||||
| Marc Williams | M. Williams | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Roberto Postiga | R. Postiga | |||||||||
| Steven Kirkland | S. Kirkland | | 53 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 56 | | Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | ||||||||
| Alun Lampard | A. Lampard | | 51 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Dominic Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Duncan Ritchie | D. Ritchie | | 49 | M | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Arthur Perry | A. Perry | |||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Duncan Venus | D. Venus | |||||||||
| Roberto Herrero | R. Herrero |  | 58 | A | | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | ||||||||
| Callum Collins | C. Collins | | 55 | A | | 12 | | M | 55 | | David Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Daniel Gabriel Stoichita | D. Stoichita |  | 52 | G | | 13 | | G | 53 | | Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 52 | A | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,862 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McCoist.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McCoist.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off!
2.01
0-0Gary Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
4.23
0-0Alun Lampard plays the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.25
Filipe Soares makes a simple pass to Marc Williams. Marc Williams makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.01
0-0With a delightful solo run, Duncan Ritchie stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Ritchie hits a low pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Stuart Ferguson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
10.24
0-0Steven Kirkland takes it forward alone. Steven Kirkland makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
14.52
Scott Morrison sees Craig Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.34
0-0Arthur Perry clumsily knocks into Filipe Soares. The referee calls over Arthur Perry and warns him to calm down! Filipe Soares runs off the knock.
20.42
Roberto Herrero threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.18
Roberto Postiga brings the ball forward. Roberto Postiga shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Kevin McGrory. What a save!
24.09
0-0Scott Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga makes a great pass forward. Dominic Mason runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.22
Ruel Hunt makes a simple pass to Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard makes a probing pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov edges inside the box! Gary Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Garry McCoist.
28.15
0-0Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Duncan Ritchie chips it to the near post. Steven Kirkland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.26
Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Perry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.12
Duncan Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Filipe Castro blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
36.12
Alun Lampard threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Garry McCoist.
37.43
0-0Ruel Hunt takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nick Beattie gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
38.57
Without breaking stride, Stuart Ferguson plays the ball forward to Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
39.32
Marc Williams brings the ball forward. Marc Williams makes a simple pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Scott Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
49.57
0-1Without breaking stride, Roberto Postiga plays the ball forward to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.04
Filipe Castro hacks Gary Dickov from behind! Filipe Castro is given a warning by the referee! Gary Dickov runs off the knock.
59.31
Roberto Postiga passes the ball forward to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.17
Filipe Castro receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Postiga. Filipe Castro flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Mason who brings the ball under control. Dominic Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Williams.
78.46
Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mason controls it well on his chest. Dominic Mason shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Kevin McGrory!
81.56
Gary Dickov threads a neat ball through to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.48
Steven Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Lima.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Duncan Venus 50 Arthur Perry 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
7
2. Duncan McGrory (DEF)
7
3. Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6. Marc Williams (MID)
7
7. Steven Kirkland (MID)
8
8. Alun Lampard (MID)
6
9. Duncan Ritchie (MID)
7
10. Gary Dickov (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Herrero (ATT)
7
12. Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
14. Don Naysmith (ATT)
0
1. Garry McCoist (GK)
7
2. Stuart Ferguson (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Lima (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Castro (DEF)
6
5. Nick Beattie (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Postiga (MID)
8
7. Scott Morrison (MID)
7
8. Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
9. Arthur Perry (ATT)
8
10. Duncan Venus (ATT)
9
11. Craig Hendry (ATT)
6
12. David Dickov (MID)
0
13. Callum Campbell (GK)
0
14. Garry Telfer (MID)
0