Date:20 Aug 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Stark's Park
Attendance:2,109

Reynolds (30)
Di Giacomo (37)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Unfair challenge on Peter Weatherson by Laurence Ellis results in a free kick. Darren McGeouch restarts play with the free kick.

87mins Grant Evans concedes a free kick for a foul on John Baird. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Allan Walker.

86mins John Baird fouled by Marc Smyth, the ref awards a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Allan Walker from the free kick, Kevin McCann makes a clearance.

83mins Ross Callachan joins the action as a substitute, replacing Danny Thomson.

81mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Allan Walker on Michael Tidser. Ross Forsyth restarts play with the free kick.

80mins Peter Weatherson replaces Peter MacDonald.

79mins Unfair challenge on David McGurn by Peter MacDonald results in a free kick. Peter MacDonald receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. David McGurn takes the free kick.

77mins John Baird fouled by Grant Evans, the ref awards a free kick. Allan Walker takes the direct free kick.

74mins The ball is crossed by Scott McBride, John Baird produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand post.

72mins Darren McGeouch takes a shot. David McGurn makes a save.

69mins Grant Evans gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on John Baird. Allan Walker takes the direct free kick.

67mins Danny Thomson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Di Giacomo. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Kevin McCann, clearance made by Scott McBride.

66mins Danny Thomson takes a shot. Marc Smyth gets a block in. Foul by Willie Dyer on Paul Di Giacomo, free kick awarded. Booking for Willie Dyer. Direct free kick taken by Marc Smyth.

65mins Scott McBride on for Stephen Reynolds. Archie Campbell comes on in place of Andrew Jackson.

63mins Shot by Andrew Jackson from just outside the area goes over the net.

61mins Danny Thomson fouled by Michael Tidser, the ref awards a free kick. Willie Dyer replaces Douglas Hill. Free kick crossed by Allan Walker, David O'Brien manages to make a clearance.

59mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Kevin McCann on Danny Thomson. Free kick crossed right-footed by Allan Walker from left wing, Ross Forsyth manages to make a clearance.

59mins Ross Forsyth produces a cross.

58mins Douglas Hill crosses the ball, clearance made by Ross Forsyth.

57mins Corner taken by Michael Tidser, Header from close range by Ross Forsyth clears the bar.

57mins Peter MacDonald takes a shot. Save by David McGurn.

55mins Foul by Stephen Reynolds on Michael Tidser, free kick awarded. Michael Tidser takes the free kick.

54mins Corner taken by Allan Walker.

52mins Douglas Hill crosses the ball.

50mins Darren McGeouch takes a shot.

47mins Stephen Reynolds gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael Tidser. Free kick taken by Marc Smyth.

45mins Grant Murray gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Peter MacDonald. Darren McGeouch takes the direct free kick.

45mins Joe Hamill delivers the ball, Iain Williamson has a headed effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the goal.

43mins Andrew Jackson sends in a cross, Peter MacDonald has a header from close in and clears the crossbar.

41mins Michael Tidser has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box missing to the wide right of the goal.

41mins John Baird gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ross Forsyth. Darren McGeouch crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, Laurence Ellis makes a clearance.

39mins The ball is swung over by Kevin McCann, Iain Williamson manages to make a clearance.

37mins Grant Murray concedes a free kick for a foul on Andrew Jackson. Darren McGeouch restarts play with the free kick, A goal is scored by Paul Di Giacomo from inside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Raith 1-1 Morton.

36mins The ball is swung over by Reece Donaldson.

36mins Michael Tidser fouled by Allan Walker, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael Tidser.

35mins David O'Brien concedes a free kick for a foul on Reece Donaldson. David McGurn takes the free kick.

34mins A cross is delivered by Kevin McCann.

33mins Stephen Reynolds sends in a cross, clearance made by Kevin McCann.

31mins Unfair challenge on Andrew Jackson by Grant Murray results in a free kick. Ross Forsyth takes the direct free kick.

30mins Goal scored by Stephen Reynolds from close range low into the middle of the goal. Raith 1-0 Morton.Assist by Danny Thomson.

28mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Allan Walker by Peter MacDonald. Direct free kick taken by Grant Murray, Stephen Reynolds produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the area which goes wide of the left-hand post.

27mins Joe Hamill produces a cross.

25mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Iain Williamson by Michael Tidser. David McGurn takes the free kick.

23mins Short corner taken by Michael Tidser, David O'Brien produces a cross, Laurence Ellis manages to make a clearance.

21mins Stephen Reynolds challenges Kevin McCann unfairly and gives away a free kick. Kevin McCann restarts play with the free kick.

19mins Shot by Peter MacDonald from outside the area goes high over the crossbar.

18mins A cross is delivered by Iain Williamson.

16mins The offside flag is raised against Stephen Reynolds. Free kick taken by Ross Forsyth.

15mins Joe Hamill sends in a cross. Iain Williamson is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

12mins The ball is sent over by Kevin McCann, David McGurn makes a save.

12mins Joe Hamill challenges Paul Di Giacomo unfairly and gives away a free kick. Marc Smyth restarts play with the free kick.

10mins Andrew Jackson challenges Laurence Ellis unfairly and gives away a free kick. Laurence Ellis restarts play with the free kick.

10mins Kevin McCann sends in a cross, Peter MacDonald takes a shot. Save by David McGurn.

9mins John Baird is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

8mins The ball is crossed by Joe Hamill, clearance made by Ross Forsyth.

6mins The ball is delivered by Reece Donaldson.

5mins The assistant referee flags for offside against John Baird. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

2mins John Baird is caught offside. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

1mins Douglas Hill produces a cross, Ross Forsyth manages to make a clearance.

Match Preview

Raith missing Davidson Captain Iain Davidson, who has a medial ligament injury, is the only absentee from the Raith Rovers squad that host Morton. The Stark's Park side have won both their games this season, however manager John McGlynn is not getting carried away. He said: "It is too early in the season to say that we have made a great start but we have something that I would like us to build on. "I am delighted to be where we are but Morton have also started promisingly. They will be looking to make people sit up and take notice of them by winning here. "Three wins in a row would be great for us but it will only come about if we play at our best." Morton defender Marc Smyth looks set to win his fitness battle and be included in manager Allan Moore's side. Defender Stuart McCafferty misses out through suspension and former Hibernian and Inverness Caledonian Thistle player Kevin McCann is included as a trialist for a second week running to bolster Greenock numbers. Andy Graham and Sean Fitzharris remain out with knocks, while the midfield pair of Fouad Bachirou and Darren McGeouch are both struggling with hamstring injuries. Moore said: "Raith Rovers have carried on the good work they did last season and they remain as well organised and disciplined as ever. "Despite saying that, if we work hard and improve our distribution then I reckon we could well come back with the 3 points."

Formation:442Manager: John McGlynn

Raith

Formation: 442Manager: David Irons

Morton

David McGurn
Reece Donaldson
Grant Murray
Laurence Ellis
Douglas Hill
Iain Williamson
Allan Walker
Danny Thomson
Joe Hamill
John Baird
Stephen Reynolds
SUBS
Ross Laidlaw
Scott McBride
Willie Dyer
Colin Wilson
Ross Callachan

Home

Away

Colin Stewart
Kevin McCann
Grant Evans
Marc Smyth
Ross Forsyth
Paul Di Giacomo
Michael Tidser
Darren McGeouch
David O'Brien
Peter MacDonald
Andrew Jackson
SUBS
Alistair Deans
Peter Weatherson
Archie Campbell
Craig Little
Bryan Hodge

Match Report

All square at Stark`s Park It was honours even at Stark's Park as Raith and Morton played out a 1-1 draw. Paul Di Giacomo's 38th-minute equaliser for the visitors cancelled out Stephen Reynolds' opener for the home side six minutes earlier. Raith started well and unsurprisingly went in front, Reynolds profiting from Danny Thomson's good work to slot home. Their lead did not last long, though, as Morton pressed in search of a response, Di Giacomo finishing well after Darren McGeouch's ball in. Peter MacDonald almost put the away side in front on the hour mark but his effort was tipped round the post by David McGurn. It proved to be the last clear chance of the game as both teams finished with a point.

Form Guide

WW Raith VS Morton DW

Last Meetings

Morton 0 - 0 Raith 19/03/2011 Raith 2 - 2 Morton 22/01/2011 Morton 0 - 1 Raith 30/10/2010 Raith 1 - 0 Morton 28/08/2010 Morton 1 - 1 Raith 23/03/2010 Raith 1 - 2 Morton 23/01/2010

Top Scorers

Raith J Baird 2 B Graham 1 J Hamill 1 Morton M Tidser 1

Goals

Raith Total goals 5 Goals per game 4 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) Period 71-80 mins 1 (For) Period 81-90 mins Morton Total goals 3 Goals per game 2 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) Period 61-70 mins