Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Garry DavidsonG. Davidson38
G
1
G
39Dave EhioguD. Ehiogu
Andy WhiteA. White58
D
2
D
41Stuart ElliottS. Elliott
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland46
D
3
D
40Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson43
D
4captain
D
36Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Dominic HendersonD. Henderson43
D
5
D
40Andy ElliottA. Elliott
Stephen HendryS. Hendry43
M
6
M
35Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Matt GallacherM. Gallacher38
M
captain7
M
37Richard McCoistR. McCoist
John RaeJ. Rae33
M
8
M
35John HendersonJ. Henderson
Matt LawM. Law60
A
9
A
50Stuart BastinS. Bastin
John FergusonJ. Ferguson56
A
10
A
48Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Duncan BurleyD. Burley47
A
11
A
46Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
 
Garry BoothG. Booth41
A
12
D
47Scott ClelandS. Cleland
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan39
A
13
M
47Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Gary GreigG. Greig35
G
14
A
37Kevin BremnerK. Bremner

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,702 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cowdenbeath and Elgin City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Dickov.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the match underway!
8.38
John Rae sees Duncan Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.03
Kevin Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Rae. John Rae makes a simple pass to Matt Law. Matt Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Dave Ehiogu. Excellent save.
15.51
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to John Rae. John Rae flicks a high pass forward to John Ferguson who brings the ball under control. John Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.47
Richard McCoist sees Callum Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Davidson shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
20.35
John Rae changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.18
Stuart Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Richard McCoist controls it well on his chest. Richard McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Bastin. Stuart Bastin runs straight at the defence! Stuart Bastin rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.09
Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry controls it well on his chest. Stephen Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley plays a quick one-two with John Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Duncan Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.37
Alec Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. John Rae easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Rae hits a low pass to John Ferguson. John Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.13
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. John Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Ferguson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.10
Andy White clumsily knocks into John Henderson. The referee calls over Andy White and shows him a yellow card! John Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.22
Kevin Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher makes an attacking run forward. Matt Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
34.36
Gavin Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
36.15
Paul McGrory arcs the ball upfield. Callum Davidson runs straight at the defence! Callum Davidson shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
38.18
Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hendry who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hendry deftly passes 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. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.19
John Rae catches Gavin Mcinnes on the ankles. The referee brings John Rae to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.04
Cowdenbeath are in full control of this game.
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. Elgin City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off!
49.00
Alec Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. John Ferguson controls it well on his chest. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.01
Paul McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, John Henderson. John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Henderson controls it well on his chest. Neil Henderson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Neil Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.19
Richard McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Neil Henderson collects the pass. Neil Henderson shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.12
Matt Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Law. Matt Law finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
61.38
John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson controls it well on his chest. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.02
Craig Sullivan pushes up the pitch. Craig Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Bastin. Stuart Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
65.36
John Ferguson hacks Paul McGrory from behind! The referee warns John Ferguson to calm down! Paul McGrory runs off the knock.
66.11
Dominic Henderson plays the ball forward to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law whips in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.27
Stuart Elliott threads a neat ball through to John Henderson. John Henderson passes the ball forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson rushes past Kevin Cleland! Callum Davidson tries a spectacular strike. Garry Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.21
Andy White takes a long throw-in. Kevin Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Cleland knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
73.54
Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.58
Matt Gallacher barges into Richard McCoist. The referee warns Matt Gallacher to calm down! Richard McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.01
Alec Ferguson sweeps the ball up the wings. Duncan Burley shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.08
John Henderson hacks Stephen Hendry from behind! The referee calls over John Henderson and warns him to calm down! Stephen Hendry runs off the knock.
90.00
John Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Some silky footwork from Neil Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Garry Davidson manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Elgin City
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
29.7%
39.6%
30.8%

Scorers
Matt Law 8, 38
Duncan Burley 16
Callum Davidson 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Law of Cowdenbeath

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

1.Dave Ehiogu (GK)
6
2.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
7
4.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Richard McCoist (MID)
6
8.John Henderson (MID)
7
9.Stuart Bastin (ATT)
6
10.Neil Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Callum Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Scott Cleland (DEF)
0
13.Don Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
0