Match Report
| Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers |  |  | East Stirling | East Stirling | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Campbell | P. Campbell |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | David Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Gary Eustace | G. Eustace |  | 54 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 57 |  | Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri | ||||||||
| Andy Campbell | A. Campbell | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 |  | Jšrg Van Gronkjaer | J. Gronkjaer | |||||||||
| Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | |||||||||
| Matt Morton | M. Morton | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Stephen Niven | S. Niven | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | David Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Colin Morrison | C. Morrison | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | |||||||||
| David Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Craig Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Stuart Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 46 | A | | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Kevin Thomson | K. Thomson | ||||||||
| Brenny Broers | B. Broers | | 47 | D | | 12 | | G | 52 | | Callum Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Stephen Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 44 | D | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Stephen Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Matt Dalglish | M. Dalglish | | 40 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 4,300 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with East Stirling kicking off!
8.17
0-0Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.01
0-0Massimo Maiuri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Mangone. Paolo Mangone threads a neat ball through to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Telfer.
15.02
Matt Morton flicks a high ball forward to David Dalglish who takes it down. David Dalglish sees Stuart Hopkin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Hopkin shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
16.25
Paolo Mangone threads the ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Eustace.
18.52
0-0Stephen Niven comes in with a late challenge on Massimo Maiuri. The referee calls over Stephen Niven and warns him to calm down! Massimo Maiuri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.50
0-1Paolo Mangone chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Morrison plays the ball forward to Kevin Thomson who has made a great run into the box. Kevin Thomson takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Thomson!
30.10
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.26
Andy Campbell makes a probing pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin advances inside the box! Stuart Hopkin shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.17
Massimo Maiuri sees Paolo Mangone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Mangone plays the ball forward to Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson advances inside the box! Kevin Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.11
East Stirling are dictating the run of play here today.
40.16
Stephen Niven runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Niven runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Niven provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - 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. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
48.38
1-1Stephen Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin shoots from distance. Solid save from David Hopkin.
54.05
Alec Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Billy Liddell who takes it down. Billy Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
55.40
1-1Stephen Niven changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Niven puts a great ball through but Stuart Hopkin is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
57.10
Massimo Maiuri chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison plays a one-two with Billy Liddell and rushes in on goal... Craig Morrison takes a shot at goal. The keeper, Paul Campbell, sees it late!! Goal for East Stirling!
60.40
1-2Raith Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Brenny Broers replacing Stephen Niven, Stephen Ferguson replacing Alec Ferguson and Matt Dalglish replacing Duncan Mccall .
63.20
Paolo Mangone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paolo Mangone shoots from 25 yards. Paul Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
66.01
Alex Liddell breaks forward. Alex Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.43
Colin Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Morrison shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
85.04
Paolo Mangone passes the ball forward to Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Campbell with no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
89.49
Kevin Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Matt Morton who brings the ball under control. Matt Morton flicks a high pass forward. David Dalglish collects the pass. David Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Matt Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin passes the ball forward to David Dalglish. David Dalglish looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Dalglish!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stephen Niven 40 David Dalglish 90 | Kevin Thomson 21 Craig Morrison 57, 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Morrison of East Stirling |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Campbell (GK)
6
2. Gary Eustace (DEF)
6
3. Andy Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
5. Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Mccall (MID)
6
7. Matt Morton (MID)
6
8. Stephen Niven (MID)
8
9. Colin Morrison (MID)
6
10. David Dalglish (ATT)
7
11. Stuart Hopkin (ATT)
7
12. Brenny Broers (DEF)
6
13. Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
6
14. Matt Dalglish (ATT)
6
1. David Hopkin (GK)
6
2. Massimo Maiuri (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Alex Liddell (DEF)
7
5. Jšrg Van Gronkjaer (MID)
6
6. Paolo Mangone (MID)
7
7. Alec Hopkin (MID)
6
8. David Rae (MID)
6
9. Billy Liddell (ATT)
6
10. Craig Morrison (ATT)
9
11. Kevin Thomson (ATT)
8
12. Callum Rae (GK)
0
13. Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
0
14. Callum Thomson (MID)
0