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Deflected Ewan Otoo shots puts hosts ahead, David Wotherspoon curls second Raith Rovers' Euan Murray sent off for foul on Chris Kane Cam Wanstall Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Amy Canavan BBC Scotland at East End Park This, eh, hasn’t been great, has it? Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Dunfermline youngster Lewis Mc Cann has a very bloody nose. Sore yin. The winger tries to carry on without issue, but Craig Napier forces him to receive some treatment off the park. Both sides down to 10 for a moment. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Michael Stewart Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportscene It is starting to settle a little. Dunfermline have not created many more chances since the sending off. Raith, now down to 10 men, have had very little in attack. Oluwayemi has not had much to do. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Dunfermline 'keeper Tobi Oluwayemi races out of his comfort zone to sweep up on the left flank. High risk, high reward. And it pays off. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Michael Stewart Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportscene A penny for Ian Murray's thoughts. .. A terrible bit of business from the Raith board getting rid of him. But Neill Collins is now in charge. Good luck to him. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Recently departed Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray is in stands. It's almost all too perfect from the Scottish Championship script writers. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers A terrific challenge from Rovers centre-back Paul Hanlon thwarts Chris Kane, just as the forward looked certain to blast in from inside the box. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Just seen some more replays there showing Euan Murray's red card. Amy is correct, it's as clear as day. Mikey is correct, it's the defenders' fault. It is poor from the Rovers backline, simple as that. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Amy Canavan BBC Scotland at East End Park Perfect viewing of that red card up here at the presentation platform. Clear as day. And it’s got the home fans hoping… Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Raith midfielder Shaun Byrne pleads, rather angrily, to referee Craig Napier after having his ankle trodden on. "It's nothing that warrants any serious action" says Mikey Stewart. And I agree. Moving on. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Lewis Mc Cann gets much closer with this free-kick. His 25-yard striker just curls wide of the near post, but it had Dabrowski scrambling. The visitors, who have started poorly, could be in real trouble now. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Michael Stewart Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportscene It's the right decision. The defenders are looking at Dabrowski as if he should be helping there. But not for me. They have to do better. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Raith Rovers defender Euan Murray is off! He pushed over Chris Kane as the Dunfermline striker bore down on the goal. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Wow, we should have the opener. A superb scooped ball in to the box from Kane Ritchie-Hosler is turned towards goal by Chris Kane, but the forward's header flies wide. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Wee bit of jitters as Kevin Dabrowski accidentally lumps the ball out of play while trying to play out from the back. Dylan Easton then proceeds to pass the ball straight out for a Pars corner. Shaky few moments there for the visitors. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Lewis Mc Cann, from a 35-yard free-kick, goes for glory on his 150th Pars appearance. And it's pitiful. Don't think it even reached the six-yard box before a Raith body hoofed it clear on the volley. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Liam Dick does his best Rory Delap throw-in attempt. But there's no Kenwyne Jones or Ricardo Fuller at hand to prod it goal-ward. Aye, the Barclays patter is rubbing off on me. But that's the only time it's getting mentioned tonight, I promise. We're better than that. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers David Wotherspoon's promising corner delivery is headed wide by Tommy Fogarty. The cross was just slightly too high for the Birmingham City loanee. Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Raith Rovers Amy Canavan BBC Scotland at East End Park This place is LOUD! This video can not be played Highlights: Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers Dunfermline Athletic secured their first Scottish Championship win of the season against 10-man Raith Rovers. The visitors were a player light from the 15th minute. Chris Kane got in behind Euan Murray and the Raith defender's push resulted in a prompt red card from referee Craig Napier. Kane and Pars team-mate Lewis Mc Cann, twice, went close, as did Ewan Otoo before the latter's somewhat fortuitous opener in the second half. Otoo's effort from outside the box was diverted into the net following Paul Hanlon's intervention. Tempers flared when Mc Cann and Dylan Easton became involved in a tussle near the dugout. A member of the Dunfermline backroom team was sent to the stand and a raft of players were booked. Tiring Rovers were stretched as David Wotherspoon found space on the left and curled in a delightful shot to all but seal the three points. Dunfermline move on to four points after five games in seventh while Raith Rovers, who were playing their first league match under Neill Collins, are bottom with three points. There are four more second-tier fixtures on Saturday. Prior to kick-off, there was a minute's applause to honour the late former Dunfermline defender Sol Bamba. Dunfermline Athletic midfielder David Wotherspoon: "I don't think I have hit one any better. I'm delighted. "We have had a tough start to the season. The gaffer was desperate for this one. The boys showed that. They were at it from the first minute. We believe in our team and that we can produce. " Raith Rovers manager Neill Collins: "When you go down to 10 men that early it is a huge change. I actually thought we handled it really well. Until half-time, very good, even until the goal. "One of those nights where little things go against us. Made a mistake for the red card, the big guy has held his hands up. We could have done more, but I can't be too hard on them. " Raith Rovers appoint Collins as manager Last Updated 13th September 2024 at 21: 44 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: James Mc Pake Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Neill Collins Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions © 2024 BBC. 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