Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 9,148 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart McCoist.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart McCoist.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
15.52
0-0Paul Cleland flicks a high ball forward to David Young who takes it down. David Young shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Kevin McGrory smothers it!
16.00
0-0Stephen Thomson clumsily knocks into Scott Hendry. Stephen Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Scott Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.57
Roberto Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Johnstone. Callum Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, John McGrory. John McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Norman Stone. Norman Stone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Kevin McGrory. Excellent save.
24.52
0-0Fabian Natale Lorenzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Pena. Rodolfo Pena kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Cleland.
30.46
0-0Raith Rovers are in full control of this game.
39.58
0-0Stephen Thomson knocks the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.41
Fabian Natale Lorenzi hits a low pass to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Martins.
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. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Scott Hendry plays the ball forward to David Young. David Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.28
Callum Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison darts forward. Scott Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
57.30
Duncan White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Meiklejohn. David Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.46
Paul Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Martins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Martins shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.08
David Meiklejohn barges into Norman Stone. The referee calls over David Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Norman Stone runs off the knock.
63.01
Rodolfo Pena knocks the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Colin Meiklejohn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
66.07
Scott Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Stone. Norman Stone tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.25
Alex Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Lorenzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Natale Lorenzi knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
72.34
Alberto Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Martins runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Martins whips in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
73.24
Fabian Natale Lorenzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Netzer. Samir Netzer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hutchison.
78.56
Stephen Thomson plays the ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stuart Gemmill manages to gather it.
81.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Hendry laces a through ball forward to David Young. David Young shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.26
Scott Hutchison takes a short throw-in bringing Cristiano Arcadio into play. Cristiano Arcadio makes a strong solo run forward. Cristiano Arcadio passes the ball forward to John McGrory. John McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Stone. Norman Stone beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.08
Paul Cleland threads a neat ball through to Norman Stone. Norman Stone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
9
2. David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
4. Duncan White (DEF)
7
5. Gerard Heerkens (DEF)
8
6. Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)
9
7. Stephen Thomson (MID)
7
8. Rodolfo Pena (MID)
7
9. Alex Ferguson (MID)
7
10. Samir Netzer (ATT)
6
11. Colin Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
12. Cristiano Tavares (ATT)
0
13. John Burley (ATT)
0
14. Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Gemmill (GK)
8
2. Scott Hutchison (DEF)
7
3. Cristiano Arcadio (DEF)
7
4. Alberto Fernandes (DEF)
7
5. Roberto Martins (DEF)
9
6. Callum Johnstone (DEF)
7
7. Scott Hendry (MID)
8
8. Paul Cleland (MID)
7
9. Norman Stone (ATT)
7
10. David Young (ATT)
7
11. John McGrory (ATT)
7
12. Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0
13. Gavin Strachan (MID)
0
14. Abel Vieira (MID)
0