Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don BremnerD. Bremner43
G
1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Andy WhiteA. White58
D
2
D
43Paul GemmellP. Gemmell
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland46
D
3
D
42Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson44
D
4
D
36Colin HendryC. Hendry
Garry GlassG. Glass44
D
5
M
50Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Stephen HendryS. Hendry43
M
6
M
45Matt DickovM. Dickov
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn40
M
captain7
M
40Alex InglisA. Inglis
Matt GallacherM. Gallacher38
M
8
M
39Billy HansenB. Hansen
Matt LawM. Law61
A
9captain
A
48Gary TelferG. Telfer
Duncan BurleyD. Burley48
A
10
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Garry BoothG. Booth42
A
11
A
38Stephen JamesS. James
 
Dominic HendersonD. Henderson43
D
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan39
A
13
G
44Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison
Garry DavidsonG. Davidson38
G
14
G
41Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,618 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Cowdenbeath start the match!
3.00
Billy Hansen catches Kevin Cleland on the ankles. The referee warns Billy Hansen to calm down! Kevin Cleland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.25
Kevin Cleland laces a through ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from long range but it flies wide!
12.05
Alec Ferguson threads the ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.43
Andy White kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hendry. With some swift thinking, Stephen Hendry plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.54
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.54
Kevin Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Garry Booth collects the pass. Garry Booth shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Callum Hopkin!
20.58
Garry Glass threads a neat ball through to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher sees Matt Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Law shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.53
Matt Law comes in with a late challenge on Neil Meiklejohn. The referee brings Matt Law to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Meiklejohn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.39
Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. With a superhuman jump, Stephen James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.21
Colin Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Showing composure, Colin Hendry picks a pass forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.43
Dominic Burley knocks the ball forward to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.57
Andy White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry advances with the ball. Stephen Hendry advances inside the box! Stephen Hendry comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
45.00
Paul Gemmell takes it forward alone. Paul Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Gemmell shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
47.38
Alex Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.11
Alec Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Gallacher collects the pass. Matt Gallacher passes the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.33
Stephen Hendry makes a simple pass to Matt Law. Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Booth but he's offside!
51.23
Matt Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hendry. The referee calls over Matt Dickov and warns him to calm down! Stephen Hendry runs off the knock.
53.41
Matt Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Matt Law who takes it down. Matt Law cuts inside the box! Matt Law shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
57.51
Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.46
Garry Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Burley who brings the ball under control. Duncan Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.24
Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.24
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.33
With a delightful solo run, Matt Gallacher stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.07
Andy White punts the ball hopefully upfield. Garry Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
72.16
John Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Cleland. The referee brings John Naysmith to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Cleland runs off the knock.
78.10
Seeing Alec Ferguson's attacking run, Kevin Cleland quickly throws the ball into his path. Alec Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley collects the pass. Duncan Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.22
Neil Meiklejohn makes a strong solo run forward. Neil Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Neil Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
28.7%
43.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Stephen Hendry 39
Stephen James 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Hendry of Cowdenbeath

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

1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
7
2.Paul Gemmell (DEF)
7
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4.Colin Hendry (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
6.Matt Dickov (MID)
6
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
7
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
5
9.Gary Telfer (ATT)
7
10.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Stephen James (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.Billy Hutchison (GK)
0
14.Garry Naysmith (GK)
0