Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Queen of the South. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hansen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hansen.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Godwin Ikpeba sees Tonci Stimac in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonci Stimac deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Ryuunosuke Nakata as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.24
0-0Marek Smolarek takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Con Cooney gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
8.27
0-0Scott Bremner makes a probing pass to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano lofts in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
10.28
Tobias Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Godwin Afolabi comfortably picks it out of the air!
14.18
1-0Jack Molenaar brings the ball forward. With great vision, Jack Molenaar plays the ball forward to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.25
J-Clau Fiorese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marek Smolarek. Marek Smolarek kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs runs straight at the defence! Rui Matthijs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Ryuunosuke Nakata had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
28.01
1-1Godwin Ikpeba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ger Gerritsen. Ger Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ryuunosuke Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
32.24
Colin Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Godwin Ikpeba.
33.00
1-1Tobias Sammer plays the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner makes a simple pass to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento makes a deft header. Nils Koschmieder clears it off the line with his head!
34.39
Godwin Ikpeba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lauren Bisan-E. Druon. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon makes a simple pass to Ebi Boniek. Ebi Boniek plays a scrappy one-two with Rui Matthijs and advances towards the goal... Ebi Boniek comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.24
Jack Molenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Mason. Colin Mason runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Mason shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
44.14
Tonci Stimac plays the ball forward to Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
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. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Peter Valakari replacing J-Clau Fiorese and Rui Yanez replacing Wes Hulme. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
47.21
Con Cooney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Mason. Colin Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano skips past Peter Valakari! Charles Medrano rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.09
Colin Mason makes a probing pass to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano lofts in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
55.47
Without breaking stride, Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Godwin Afolabi comfortably smothers it!
60.50
1-2Queen of the South have made a substitution with Mick Shearer replacing Marek Smolarek .
61.58
Colin Mason plays the ball forward to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Godwin Afolabi had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
66.49
Peter Valakari kicks a strong pass forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Druon. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon threads a neat ball through to Rui Matthijs. Rui Matthijs hits a low pass to Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Jack Molenaar happens to be in the right place to block it.
69.40
Scott Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.43
Mick Shearer makes an attacking run forward. Mick Shearer shoots from long range but somehow Ryuunosuke Nakata manages to keep it out.
79.40
Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
81.23
Paul Hendry threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento makes a defence splitting pass to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Godwin Afolabi manages to gather it.
83.01
Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic hits a low pass to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
85.27
2-2Rui Matthijs comes in with a late challenge on Arek Gadocha. Rui Matthijs is shown the yellow card! Arek Gadocha runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ricardo Bento 14, 62 | Rui Matthijs 21 Ebi Boniek 34 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ryuunosuke Nakata (GK)
7
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
4. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
7
5. Con Cooney (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
6
7. Scott Bremner (MID)
6
8. Colin Mason (MID)
7
9. Zeljko Milosevic (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
9
11. Charles Medrano (ATT)
8
12. Neil Souness (MID)
0
13. Callum Gemmell (ATT)
0
14. David Booth (DEF)
0
1. Godwin Afolabi (GK)
8
2. Nils Koschmieder (DEF)
6
3. J-Clau Fiorese (DEF)
6
4. Godwin Ikpeba (DEF)
6
5. Ger Gerritsen (MID)
6
6. Lauren Bisan-E. Druon (MID)
6
7. Tonci Stimac (MID)
6
8. Marek Smolarek (MID)
6
9. Rui Matthijs (ATT)
8
10. Ebi Boniek (ATT)
7
11. Wes Hulme (ATT)
6
12. Peter Valakari (DEF)
6
13. Mick Shearer (MID)
6
14. Rui Yanez (ATT)
6