Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don BremnerD. Bremner43
G
1
G
43Matt NivenM. Niven
Andy WhiteA. White58
D
2
D
63Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland46
D
3
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson44
D
4
D
47Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
Garry GlassG. Glass44
D
5
M
55Craig HendryC. Hendry
Stephen HendryS. Hendry43
M
6
M
47Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Matt GallacherM. Gallacher38
M
captain7captain
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Alex RitchieA. Ritchie38
M
8
M
37Stuart MortonS. Morton
Matt LawM. Law61
A
9
A
53Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Duncan BurleyD. Burley48
A
10
A
49Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Garry BoothG. Booth42
A
11
A
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
 
Dominic HendersonD. Henderson43
D
12
A
45Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan39
A
13
D
44Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Richard HendersonR. Henderson38
M
14
D
43Paul ElliottP. Elliott

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 2,876 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dalglish.


0.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
4.05
Darren Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Alex Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.12
Stephen Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.20
Stuart Morton clumsily knocks into Stephen Hendry. The referee brings Stuart Morton to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.58
Darren Mcgovern sees a break and surges forward. Darren Mcgovern tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
16.29
Duncan Burley clumsily knocks into Stephen McCoist. The referee warns Duncan Burley to calm down! Stephen McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.38
Matt Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Darren Mcgovern. The referee calls over Matt Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Darren Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.09
Stephen McCoist threads the ball through to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
34.33
Gary McNeill sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to Paul Ferguson, releasing him through on goal. Paul Ferguson tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.55
Alec Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.52
Matt Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
47.03
Andy White threads a neat ball through to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Booth. Garry Booth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.29
Matt Gallacher hits a low pass to Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Mcinnes.
51.40
Kevin Cleland makes a probing pass to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth advances inside the box! Garry Booth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
53.43
Alec Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. With imagination, Stephen Hendry plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
54.53
Matt Gallacher plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcinnes.
59.56
Gary McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Paul Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Alex Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.12
Darren Mcgovern barges into Alex Ritchie. The referee warns Darren Mcgovern to calm down! Alex Ritchie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.47
Stephen McCoist hits a low pass to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Thomson and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Alex Meiklejohn provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.16
Andy White threads a neat ball through to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher makes a simple pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.46
Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
81.58
Darren Mcgovern decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Mcgovern makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy Thomson. Some good footwork from Billy Thomson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.30
Kevin Cleland plays the ball forward to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley controls it well on his chest. Duncan Burley shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.28
Stuart Morton hits a low pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson makes a probing pass to Paul Ferguson but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Greenock Morton
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
27.5%
47.5%
25%

Scorers
Stephen Hendry 6
Alex Meiklejohn 66

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)
6
3.Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
7
5.Garry Glass (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hendry (MID)goal scored
9
7.Matt Gallacher (MID)
7
8.Alex Ritchie (MID)
6
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.Richard Henderson (MID)
0

1.Matt Niven (GK)
6
2.Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
6.Darren Mcgovern (MID)yellow card
7
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8.Stuart Morton (MID)
6
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Billy McGrory (ATT)
0
13.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0
14.Paul Elliott (DEF)
0