Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Davidson | G. Davidson |  | 38 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Dominic Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 43 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 37 | | Neil Brady | N. Brady | ||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Neil Mcinnes | N. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | | 43 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Matt Gallacher | M. Gallacher | | 38 | M | | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | ||||||||
| Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Duncan Burley | D. Burley | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Garry Booth | G. Booth | | 41 | A | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | | 39 | A | | 13 | | M | 42 | | John Caldwell | J. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 35 | G | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,721 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Rae.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Rae.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath get the match underway!
6.45
0-0Alex Meiklejohn sees Matt Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.54
Neil Brady sees Alex Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Elliott makes a simple pass to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. Paul Greig makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.02
0-0Alex Elliott sees Paul Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Greig runs straight at the defence! Paul Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Alec Ferguson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
15.20
Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.14
Alec Ferguson takes it forward alone. Alec Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.49
0-0Stuart Hansen clumsily knocks into Matt Gallacher. The referee warns Stuart Hansen to calm down! Matt Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
0-0Alex Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brechin kick off the second half!
47.00
Stephen Mason knocks the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell plays a quick one-two with Paul Greig and rushes in on goal... Alex Caldwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Davidson.
48.15
0-0Stuart Hansen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Kevin Cleland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.43
0-0Neil Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig passes the ball forward but Kevin Cleland is offside!
55.07
0-1Stuart Hansen makes a simple pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Cleland!
59.25
Alex Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Andy White!
60.05
0-1Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.20
0-1Matt Gallacher makes a simple pass to John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.04
0-1Andy Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland skips past Dominic Henderson! Dominic Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.28
Matt Gallacher threads the ball through to John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.52
Kevin Cleland picks a pass forward to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to John Ferguson who takes it down. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Brady.
79.07
Stuart Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.04
0-1Dominic Henderson clumsily knocks into Kevin Cleland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Cleland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.43
Alec Ferguson advances with the ball. Alec Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
87.03
0-1Stephen Mason hacks Stephen Hendry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Cleland of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Davidson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Dominic Henderson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Greig (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nico Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Caldwell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 0 | |