Raith Rovers and Hamilton played out a 0-0 Championship draw at Stark's Park as defences came out on top.David Moyo missed a big Accies chance towards the end of the first half as they created the most clear opportunities on a blustery Kirkcaldy afternoon.Goalkeeper Joe Hilton made a big stop at the second half's start to preserve Hamilton's clean sheet before Mihai Popescu miss a glaring chance at the other end.The away side were without head coach Stuart Taylor for the match, who was put into self-isolation before kick-off, with assistant John Rankin taking charge.Taylor's side are sixth in the Championship while Raith sit fourth.Hamilton made two changes from the side which drew with Ayr United last time out in Championship action, Ronan Hughes dropping out the XI, along with Lewis Smith.
Scott Martin and Andy Ryan came in.Their trip to Kirkcaldy came off a week of turmoil at Raith. After signing David Goodwillie from Clyde - who was ruled to have raped a woman in a civil court ruling in 2017 - fury ensued.The club were condemned for their decision to sign him and for doubling down on their stance, before eventually announcing Goodwillie would not play for the club prior to this match.It set a subdued mood at Stark's Park but the home side's fans clapped on their players who ultimately had a game of football to focus on.They started the brighter, albeit there were next to no attacking chances in the first 20 minutes.
On the seventh minute, Accies striker Moyo took once to the face from an Aidan Connolly free-kick.Then Dan O'Reilly had to avert danger when Rovers pressed again a minute later.
But that's all they created, despite holding much of possession.Accies meanwhile were more purposeful in their attacking play
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