Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Jacob Makin | J. Makin | |||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | John James | J. James | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Billy Morton | B. Morton | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Garry Glass | G. Glass | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | | 43 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 40 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 45 | | Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | |||||||
| Matt Gallacher | M. Gallacher | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Paul Telfer | P. Telfer | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Duncan Burley | D. Burley | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | David Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Garry Booth | G. Booth | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 43 | D | | 12 | | D | 42 | | Duncan Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | | 39 | A | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | |||||||||
| Garry Davidson | G. Davidson | | 38 | G | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Gavin Inglis | G. Inglis | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,668 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Montrose kick off and get the match underway!
6.56
0-0Stephen Hopkin makes a simple pass to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
9.37
0-0Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Alex Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Alex Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Garry Booth. Garry Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.11
0-1Stephen Hopkin makes a probing pass to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig sees space and advances. Stuart Greig lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Don Bremner had no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
18.03
0-1Matt Law hacks Stephen Hopkin from behind! The referee brings Matt Law to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.31
Alec Ferguson sees Stephen Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.27
David Caldwell hacks Alec Ferguson from behind! The referee calls over David Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Alec Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.17
0-1Alex Meiklejohn hacks Stuart Greig from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.20
Alec Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hendry. With a delightful solo run, Stephen Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.04
Andy White threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry surges forward with the ball. Stephen Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.10
Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cowdenbeath players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off the second half!
47.58
Stuart Brady hits a low pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
48.59
Alex Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
55.31
Gary Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Cleland. Gary Hansen is warned by the referee! Kevin Cleland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.05
0-1Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.12
John James sees Stuart Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.19
0-1Matt Law flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who takes it down. Duncan Burley shoots from 20 yards. Jacob Makin gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
69.09
Matt Gallacher barges into Stuart Greig. Matt Gallacher is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Greig is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
71.39
Kevin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley whips in a cross ball towards Garry Booth. Garry Booth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jacob Makin manages to keep it out.
77.45
0-1Montrose have made 3 substitutions with Duncan Booth replacing John James, Alex Inglis replacing David Mason and Gavin Inglis replacing Gary Hansen .
78.50
Kevin Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry sees space and advances. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Makin who gathers it comfortably.
79.50
Matt Gallacher passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Makin who gathers it comfortably.
83.02
0-1Stuart Brady catches Matt Law on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Brady and shows him a yellow card! Matt Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.08
With a delightful solo run, Stephen Mcallister stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
85.53
Alex Inglis barges into Garry Glass. Alex Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Garry Glass grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.01
With vision, Stephen Mcallister laces a through ball forward to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
25.3%
44.8%
29.9%
Scorers
| David Mason 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Mason of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Bremner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alex Meiklejohn (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Matt Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Burley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Garry Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hopkin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stuart Brady (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | David Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 5 | |
| 14. | Gavin Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |