Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 44 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | ||||||||
| Garry Glass | G. Glass | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Neil Mcinnes | N. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | | 43 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 40 | M | | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | ||||||||
| Matt Gallacher | M. Gallacher | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| Duncan Burley | D. Burley | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 43 | D | | 12 | | D | 47 | | Dominic Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Garry Davidson | G. Davidson | | 38 | G | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 38 | M | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,804 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Gavin Burley.
The pitch is in poor 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 Gavin Burley.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the match!
2.21
0-0Neil Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.33
0-0Stephen Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott brings the ball forward. Alex Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Ferguson.
10.42
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.24
Stephen Hendry makes a simple pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Götz who gathers it comfortably.
16.21
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mason who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mason passes the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.53
Andy Sullivan makes a probing pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott makes a simple pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland plays a one-two with Paul Greig and advances towards the goal... Kevin Cleland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.38
Alex Elliott threads a neat ball through to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.04
0-0Neil Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. Paul Greig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Don Bremner!
32.20
0-0Brechin are dictating the run of play here today.
38.30
Stuart Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Hansen plays a quick one-two with Alex Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Stuart Hansen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Bremner effortlessly smothers it!
40.27
Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nico Götz manages to gather it.
42.22
0-1Stephen Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland collects the pass. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Stephen Thomson threads a neat ball through to Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen threads the ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cowdenbeath players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath get the second half underway!
49.01
0-1Stephen Thomson clumsily knocks into Matt Gallacher. Stephen Thomson is shown the yellow card! Matt Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.42
Alex Elliott makes a simple pass to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell plays a one-two with Kevin Cleland and advances towards the goal... Alex Caldwell takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.56
Matt Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.44
Alec Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry controls it well on his chest. Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
60.12
0-1Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.08
0-1Matt Law clumsily knocks into Neil Mcinnes. Matt Law is given a warning by the referee! Neil Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.12
Matt Gallacher sees Dominic Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.37
Alec Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.38
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland controls it well on his chest. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy White.
89.18
Stephen Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
28.2%
45.9%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Caldwell of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Bremner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Garry Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alex Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Gallacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Ritchie (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nico Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Thomson (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Dominic Dalglish (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 0 | |