Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
0-0Hugo Leon comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Kneissl. Hugo Leon is given a warning by the referee! Jakob Kneissl carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.46
0-0Gavin McCoist plays the ball forward to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.04
0-0Neil Strachan makes a probing pass to Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.45
Neil Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser whips in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
10.08
0-0Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo connects with a diving header but somehow Don Henderson manages to keep it out.
12.05
Gavin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes knocks the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mika Brander.
13.04
0-0Con Milosevic takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Hugo Leon reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
16.21
0-1Frederico Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
22.45
Paul Hopkin brings the ball forward. Paul Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.25
0-1Jakob Kneissl clumsily knocks into Paul Hopkin. The referee brings Jakob Kneissl to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.13
Jakob Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Brander who gathers it comfortably.
28.48
Neil Strachan hits a low pass to Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Sammer.
36.06
Neil Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Kneissl. Jakob Kneissl makes a simple pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Molenaar.
38.59
Jakob Kneissl receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Nunes. Jakob Kneissl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.11
Jakob Kneissl clumsily knocks into Paul Hopkin. The referee calls over Jakob Kneissl again and warns him to calm down! Paul Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.50
Paul Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Don Henderson is on top of it.
45.00
0-1Frederico Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Jack Molenaar comes in with a late challenge on Markus Frieser. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
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. St. Johnstone 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
Raith Rovers start the second half!
53.11
Jakob Kneissl kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes makes a deft header but Mika Brander reads it well. Quality keeping!
55.21
Jakob Kneissl knocks the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.26
Markus Frieser comes in with a late challenge on Jack Molenaar. The referee warns Markus Frieser to calm down! Jack Molenaar stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.29
Frederico Nunes hits a low pass to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
66.46
Scott Bremner sees a break and surges forward. Scott Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo connects with a diving header. It's there!! Don Henderson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.36
Hugo Leon takes it forward alone. Hugo Leon threads a neat ball through to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.28
Jakob Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Gomes who takes it down. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.22
Jakob Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Strachan. David Strachan rushes past Tobias Sammer! David Strachan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Mika Brander is on top of it.
87.55
Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Don Henderson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.16
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento collects the pass. Ricardo Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic makes a looping header on goal. Don Henderson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mika Brander (GK)
8
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
4. Billy Greig (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Leon (DEF)
7
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
7
7. Paul Hopkin (MID)
6
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
7
9. Zeljko Milosevic (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
6
11. Elena Redondo (ATT)
8
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Neil Souness (MID)
0
14. Losseni Diané (ATT)
0
1. Don Henderson (GK)
8
2. John Burley (DEF)
6
3. Gavin McCoist (DEF)
6
4. Neil Strachan (DEF)
7
5. Mario Castro (DEF)
6
6. Frederico Nunes (MID)
7
7. Jakob Kneissl (MID)
8
8. Con Milosevic (ATT)
8
9. Markus Frieser (ATT)
6
10. David Strachan (ATT)
7
11. Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
8
12. Oscar Jr. Tacchi (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Antunes (MID)
0
14. Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
0