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14/02/2054, Stark's Park, Kirkaldy, Scotland
Scottish Cup, Round 4
Raith Vs Forres Mechanics FC

Raith play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: G Barrett (GK) , R Mears (CB) , A McCardell (CB) , M Carver (CB) , H MacKechnie (RB) , J Bertram (LB) , F Cormack (CDM) , D MacGeorge (CAM) , P Desmond (RM) , J McOsker (LM) , A McCaig (ST) And the subs are: M McArdle (CB) , A McAleer (CB) , G Walsh (CM) , M Aitkens (CM) , J MacEwen (ST)

Forres Mechanics FC play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Eccles (GK) , J McCrae (CB) , B Cairncross (CB) , N McCloy (CB) , H Sayer (RB) , G McNicol (LB) , R Barron (CDM) , M Manuel (CAM) , C Heatley (RM) , A Aitken (LM) , D Apted (ST) And the subs are: D McGraw (CB) , D McAllaster (CB) , C McCaa (CM) , B McConnel (CM) , G Dipple (ST)
Welcome to Stark's Park in Kirkaldy, Scotland where Raith will face Forres Mechanics FC.  This is round 4 of the Scottish Cup.  The attendance is 16642.

1' - Raith kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - David MacGeorge plays the ball to Anton McCardell.  Anton McCardell finds Fraser Cormack with a short pass.  Fraser Cormack sees David MacGeorge making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and David MacGeorge takes the ball.  David MacGeorge looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Michael Eccles gets down to stop the shot!  

8' - Michael Eccles hits the ball long to Bruce Cairncross.  Bruce Cairncross plays the ball to Charlie Heatley.  Fraser Cormack tackles Charlie Heatley and the ball goes loose.  Marcus Carver passes the ball to Jonathan Bertram.  Jonathan Bertram speeds past Rob Barron.  

10' - Jonathan Bertram sees Arnie McCaig making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Arnie McCaig takes the ball.  Arnie McCaig tries to cutback, but Joseph McOsker is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Joseph McOsker slides the ball to David MacGeorge.  David MacGeorge tries to use ball skills to beat Marcus Manuel.  The opposing player is unable to stop David MacGeorge who takes the ball forward!  

13' - Bruce Cairncross dispossesses David MacGeorge and gains possession for his team.  Bruce Cairncross plays a long pass to Rob Barron.  Rob Barron speeds past Ron Mears.  

20' - David MacGeorge passes to Fraser Cormack.  Fraser Cormack tries to hit a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

28' - Andrew Aitken attempts to beat Fraser Cormack using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

28' - Andrew Aitken sees a run from Douglas Apted.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Douglas Apted is caught offside!  

32' - Joseph McOsker plays a long ball to Ron Mears.  Ron Mears plays a short pass to Harry MacKechnie.  Harry MacKechnie spots a run from Arnie McCaig.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Arnie McCaig is able to take the ball.  Arnie McCaig looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Michael Eccles!  

37' - Paul Desmond sees David MacGeorge making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but David MacGeorge has strayed offside!  

40' - Charlie Heatley chips a long ball to Marcus Manuel.  Marcus Manuel passes the ball to Neil McCloy.  Neil McCloy spots a run from Rob Barron.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - Joseph McOsker plays a long ball to Ron Mears.  Ron Mears plays a short pass to Paul Desmond.  Marcus Manuel tackles Paul Desmond and the ball goes loose.  Harry Sayer tackles Arnie McCaig and gains possession for his team.  Harry Sayer tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Bruce Cairncross passes to Neil McCloy.  Neil McCloy passes to Jamie McCrae.  Fraser Cormack dispossesses Jamie McCrae and gains possession for his team.  Fraser Cormack passes the ball to Harry MacKechnie.  Harry MacKechnie passes the ball to David MacGeorge.  David MacGeorge passes to Paul Desmond.  Paul Desmond attempts to use his skills to beat Bruce Cairncross, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Raith.  

54' - Joseph McOsker stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Bruce Cairncross takes possession.  

57' - Bruce Cairncross plays a short pass to Marcus Manuel.  Marcus Manuel tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Marcus Manuel scores!  That's a fine goal from the Forres Mechanics FC player!  The ball went in off the upright!

57' - Raith kick the ball off for the restart.  

60' - David MacGeorge passes to Fraser Cormack.  Fraser Cormack passes to Anton McCardell.  Anton McCardell passes to Fraser Cormack.  With a turn of pace, Fraser Cormack beats Douglas Apted.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Neil McCloy will come off.  Dennis McGraw joins the game from the bench.  

63' - David MacGeorge attempts to beat Bruce Cairncross using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

64' - David MacGeorge sees Arnie McCaig making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Arnie McCaig takes the ball.  Arnie McCaig looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Arnie McCaig scores!  That's a nice goal from the Raith player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

64' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob Barron is going to be taken off.  Brian McConnel is brought on from the bench.  

74' - Bruce Cairncross finds Marcus Manuel with a long ball.  Marcus Manuel sees a run from Douglas Apted.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Douglas Apted is caught offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Harry MacKechnie will come off.  Marcus McArdle is brought on from the bench.  

81' - Ron Mears tackles Brian McConnel and gains possession for his team.  Ron Mears passes to David MacGeorge.  David MacGeorge hits the ball long to Fraser Cormack.  Fraser Cormack attempts a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Raith.  Marcus McArdle places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but opposing player Jamie McCrae takes possession.  

87' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jamie McCrae is going to be taken off.  Duncan McAllaster is brought on from the bench.  

88' - Joseph McOsker sees Arnie McCaig making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Arnie McCaig has strayed offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Raith kick the ball off for the restart.  

95' - Ron Mears passes to Jonathan Bertram.  Jonathan Bertram finds Marcus Carver with a short pass.  Marcus Carver chips a long ball to Ron Mears.  Ron Mears sees a run from David MacGeorge.  He attempts a quick throughball, but David MacGeorge is caught offside!  

106' - Gavin McNicol finds Bruce Cairncross with a short pass.  Anton McCardell dispossesses Bruce Cairncross and takes the ball.  Anton McCardell slides the ball to Marcus Carver.  Marcus Carver passes to Fraser Cormack.  Fraser Cormack sees a run from Arnie McCaig.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Arnie McCaig takes the ball.  Arnie McCaig attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Arnie McCaig for Raith!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

118' - Marcus Carver finds Anton McCardell with a long ball.  Marcus Manuel dispossesses Anton McCardell and takes possession.  Arnie McCaig dispossesses Marcus Manuel and takes the ball.  Brian McConnel tackles Arnie McCaig and gains possession for his team.  Brian McConnel passes the ball to Gavin McNicol.  Gavin McNicol plays a long ball to Charlie Heatley.  Charlie Heatley looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Charlie Heatley for Forres Mechanics FC!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

118' - Raith kick the ball off for the restart.  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Marcus McArdle will step up to take the first penalty for Raith.  And Marcus McArdle scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That's 1 - 0.
Andrew Aitken will take the next penalty for Forres Mechanics FC.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 1 - 1.
Jonathan Bertram will take the next penalty for Raith.  But his shot strikes the post!
Harry Sayer will take the next penalty for Forres Mechanics FC.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Ron Mears will take the next penalty for Raith.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Marcus Manuel will take the next penalty for Forres Mechanics FC.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So its now 1 - 2.
Arnie McCaig will take the next penalty for Raith.  And Arnie McCaig scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  So that makes it 2 - 2.
Charlie Heatley will take the next penalty for Forres Mechanics FC.  And Charlie Heatley puts it in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 2 - 3.
Paul Desmond will take the next penalty for Raith.  But his shot strikes the post!
Douglas Apted will take the next penalty for Forres Mechanics FC.  But the keeper saves the shot!


The match has ended Raith 2 - 2 Forres Mechanics FC.  After a penalty shootout, Forres Mechanics FC are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 2.