Raith Rovers 2 Forfar Athletic 1: Play-off 1st leg in pictures

Raith and Forfar players square up after a poor challenge on Ross Matthews.Raith and Forfar players square up after a poor challenge on Ross Matthews.
Raith and Forfar players square up after a poor challenge on Ross Matthews.
Goals from Kevin Nisbet and Jamie Gullan gave Raith Rovers a first leg advantage in their Championship play-off semi-final with Forfar Athletic.

Take a look back at last night's match at Stark's Park through the lens of photographer Walter Neilson.

The night started with a special presentation to Kevin Nisbet, winner of the SPFL Tartan Ball for finishing top scorer in League One this season with 30 goals.The night started with a special presentation to Kevin Nisbet, winner of the SPFL Tartan Ball for finishing top scorer in League One this season with 30 goals.
The night started with a special presentation to Kevin Nisbet, winner of the SPFL Tartan Ball for finishing top scorer in League One this season with 30 goals.
The boots are flying high as Iain Davidson challenges with former Rovers striker - and Ramsdens Cup final hero - John Baird.The boots are flying high as Iain Davidson challenges with former Rovers striker - and Ramsdens Cup final hero - John Baird.
The boots are flying high as Iain Davidson challenges with former Rovers striker - and Ramsdens Cup final hero - John Baird.
Kevin Nisbet challenges for a header with Forfar defender Ross Meechan, in front of the away fans, who were housed in the Keytech Stand.Kevin Nisbet challenges for a header with Forfar defender Ross Meechan, in front of the away fans, who were housed in the Keytech Stand.
Kevin Nisbet challenges for a header with Forfar defender Ross Meechan, in front of the away fans, who were housed in the Keytech Stand.
Midway through the first half, Dale Hilson sends a dangerous free-kick attempt towards the Raith goal.Midway through the first half, Dale Hilson sends a dangerous free-kick attempt towards the Raith goal.
Midway through the first half, Dale Hilson sends a dangerous free-kick attempt towards the Raith goal.
Hilson watches as Raith 'keeper Dean Lyness stretches out his hands to push his free-kick to safety.Hilson watches as Raith 'keeper Dean Lyness stretches out his hands to push his free-kick to safety.
Hilson watches as Raith 'keeper Dean Lyness stretches out his hands to push his free-kick to safety.
Raith striker Liam Buchanan is tackled from behind. He was replaced at half-time by match-winner Jamie Gullan.Raith striker Liam Buchanan is tackled from behind. He was replaced at half-time by match-winner Jamie Gullan.
Raith striker Liam Buchanan is tackled from behind. He was replaced at half-time by match-winner Jamie Gullan.
Ross Matthews had a good game for Raith but this shot from distance was off target.Ross Matthews had a good game for Raith but this shot from distance was off target.
Ross Matthews had a good game for Raith but this shot from distance was off target.
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