Scott Brown and Kyle Turner scored their first goals of the season to give Raith Rovers a 2-0 home win over Queen's Park. The victory at Stark's Park on Saturday lifts the team into second place in the Championship, just two points behind leaders Stenhousemuir.
Brown opened the scoring after 31 minutes, firing a shot past debutant goalkeeper David Mitchell. The second goal came from the penalty spot midway through the second half, with Turner converting after a foul was awarded despite Queen's Park protests. The visitors had six players booked during the match, including manager Sean Crighton.
Manager's reaction
Manager Dougie Imrie was pleased with the goals from different sources. "When George was out, Anton was banging the goals in," Imrie said. "Anton's out at the moment and George has been banging the goals in." He also highlighted the aerial threat of defender Jai Rowe, who has three league goals this season. "Jai is very, very good in the air," Imrie added. "Probably one of the best headers in the Championship."
The result means Raith Rovers have taken 20 points from their first 10 games, with a recent run of three wins, one draw and one loss. The team now prepares for a key match away to Stenhousemuir on October 17, a fixture that will test their promotion credentials. Check the upcoming fixtures for all the details on that top-of-the-table clash.
The original report is at fifetoday.co.uk
Stenhousemuir manager Marvin Bartley said his side will aim to bounce back from their first league defeat when they host Raith Rovers on Saturday. The league leaders lost 2-0 at Inverness Caledonian Thistle last weekend, ending an eight-match unbeaten run. Bartley said his team, who have the smallest budget in the league, need to return to their strengths. "We need to make sure that we get back to what we are good at," the Stenhousemuir manager said. Raith Rovers, second in the Championship with 20 points, visit Ochilview Park on October 17.
