Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee United. 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 Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
4.17
0-0Dominic White makes a probing pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Gough. David Gough beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.01
Gary McNeill plays the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
8.13
0-0Neil Campbell hits a low pass to David Gough. David Gough passes the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Mika Brander.
9.44
0-0Neil Campbell takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. David Gough makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
10.46
0-0Billy Greig darts forward. Billy Greig surges forward with the ball. Billy Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento but the linesman indicates offside!
12.30
Callum Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.33
Dominic White brings the ball forward. Dominic White plays a one-two with Duncan Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Dominic White shoots from just inside the box. Mika Brander gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.30
Paul Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Losseni Diané collects the pass. Losseni Diané sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.58
Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards David Gough. David Gough flicks the ball with his head but Mika Brander is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
22.08
Neil Campbell sees Colin Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hansen advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Colin Hansen provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Mika Brander!
24.01
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward to Neil Campbell who brings the ball under control. Neil Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mika Brander smothers it!
26.32
0-1Matt Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Campbell. With a delightful solo run, Neil Campbell stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.36
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Gough. David Gough shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.52
Paul Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Losseni Diané. Losseni Diané knocks in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Duncan Elliott!
34.44
Paul Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.46
Paul Hendry plays the ball forward to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.58
David Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
42.11
Matt Brady brings the ball forward. Matt Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Brady shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
44.28
Duncan Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Gary McNeill who brings the ball under control. Gary McNeill hits a low pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Mika Brander!
45.00
Dominic White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. 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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
49.12
1-2Colin Hansen hacks David Booth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Booth runs off the knock.
54.04
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward. David Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Gough rushes past Garba Nwakire! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Gough provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Mika Brander.
55.30
1-2It's a corner kick. Neil Campbell loops the ball in to towards the near post. Zeljko Milosevic chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
57.58
Paul Hopkin makes a probing pass to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.09
1-2Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Rae replacing Gary McNeill and Alec McGrory replacing Duncan Caldwell .
61.11
Dominic White hacks Paul Hendry from behind! Dominic White is shown the yellow card! Paul Hendry runs off the knock.
63.24
1-2Neil Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.14
1-2Paul Hendry clumsily knocks into Dominic White. Paul Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Dominic White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.49
Paul Hendry clumsily knocks into Dominic White. Paul Hendry is shown the yellow card! Dominic White stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.33
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hendry collects the pass. Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic rushes past Duncan Mcallister! Zeljko Milosevic strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Elliott. Excellent save.
73.34
Gavin Rae clumsily knocks into Edgar Mathijssen. Gavin Rae is warned by the referee! Edgar Mathijssen runs off the knock.
77.03
Dundee United have made a substitution with Craig Collins replacing Duncan Mcallister .
84.01
Neil Campbell hacks Edgar Mathijssen from behind! Neil Campbell is warned by the referee! Edgar Mathijssen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mika Brander (GK)
9
2. David Booth (DEF)
6
3. Billy Greig (DEF)
6
4. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Leon (DEF)
6
6. Edgar Mathijssen (MID)
6
7. Paul Hopkin (MID)
6
8. Paul Hendry (MID)
6
9. Losseni Diané (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
6
11. Zeljko Milosevic (ATT)
8
12. Elena Redondo (ATT)
0
13. Neil Souness (MID)
0
14. Avril Arroyo (GK)
0
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
7
2. Matt Brady (DEF)
7
3. Duncan Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Billy Collins (DEF)
7
5. Callum Niven (MID)
6
6. Dominic White (MID)
7
7. Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8. Neil Campbell (MID)
8
9. Colin Hansen (ATT)
8
10. David Gough (ATT)
7
11. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
8
12. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Rae (MID)
6
14. Alec McGrory (ATT)
6