Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry DavidsonG. Davidson38
G
1
G
43Matt NivenM. Niven
Andy WhiteA. White58
D
2
D
63Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland46
D
3
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson43
D
4
D
43Paul ElliottP. Elliott
Dominic HendersonD. Henderson43
D
5
M
62Billy McCoistB. McCoist
Stephen HendryS. Hendry43
M
6
M
55Craig HendryC. Hendry
Matt GallacherM. Gallacher38
M
captain7captain
M
46Neil BradyN. Brady
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn37
M
8
M
46Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Matt LawM. Law60
A
9
A
53Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
John FergusonJ. Ferguson56
A
10
A
47Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Duncan BurleyD. Burley47
A
11
A
47Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
 
Garry BoothG. Booth41
A
12
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan39
A
13
A
44Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Gary GreigG. Greig35
G
14
D
42Scott SullivanS. Sullivan

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 2,795 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Morton.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the match!
3.50
Matt Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
4.32
With vision, Stephen Hendry picks a pass forward to John Ferguson. John Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Ferguson!
8.48
Matt Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Niven with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
12.10
Under pressure, Paul Elliott clears the ball far upfield. Billy Thomson skips past Alec Ferguson! Billy Thomson shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.25
Stephen Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Darren Mcgovern. The referee warns Stephen Hendry to calm down! Darren Mcgovern grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.38
Neil Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.20
With great vision, Andy White plays the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcinnes.
28.52
Kevin Cleland passes the ball forward to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
33.07
Craig Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Hendry makes a probing pass to Paul Ferguson but he's offside!
34.03
Dominic Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Henderson passes the ball forward to John Ferguson. John Ferguson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.09
Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Matt Law. Matt Law plays a one-two with John Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Gary Mcinnes catches Matt Law on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
39.49
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
40.04
Miguel Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Brady. Neil Brady hits a low pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a probing pass between the defence to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but is denied by Garry Davidson. Excellent save.
42.25
Alex Meiklejohn hacks Billy McCoist from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy McCoist runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cowdenbeath kicking off!
48.14
Andy White barges into Billy Thomson. The referee brings Andy White to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.05
Alex Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Craig Hendry. The referee calls over Alex Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Craig Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.42
Craig Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.16
Alec Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Matt Law. Matt Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.55
Matt Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Matt Niven manages to gather it.
71.41
With a delightful solo run, Neil Brady stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Brady shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Gary Mcinnes makes a strong solo run forward. Gary Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Thomson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Garry Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.26
Kevin Cleland sees Matt Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Gallacher plays the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law makes a looping header on goal. Matt Niven manages to gather it.
79.32
Craig Hendry threads a neat ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.16
Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry collects the pass. Craig Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Garry Davidson.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Greenock Morton
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.6%
41.7%
29.8%

Scorers
John Ferguson 4, 8
Billy Thomson 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Ferguson of Cowdenbeath

Match Ratings
1.Garry Davidson (GK)
6
2.Andy White (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Henderson (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
7.Matt Gallacher (MID)
7
8.Alex Meiklejohn (MID)yellow card
6
9.Matt Law (ATT)
6
10.John Ferguson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Duncan Burley (ATT)
7
 
12.Garry Booth (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Gary Greig (GK)
0

1.Matt Niven (GK)
7
2.Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4.Paul Elliott (DEF)
6
5.Billy McCoist (MID)
6
6.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
7.Neil Brady (MID)
7
8.Darren Mcgovern (MID)
6
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary McNeill (MID)
0
13.Billy McGrory (ATT)
0
14.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0