Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Garry Glass | G. Glass | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 44 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 45 | | Alex Souness | A. Souness | ||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | | 43 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 40 | M | | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Elliott | S. 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 | |||||||||
| Garry Booth | G. Booth | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | | 39 | A | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Garry Davidson | G. Davidson | | 38 | G | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 38 | M | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,668 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Matt Telfer.
The pitch is in good 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 Matt Telfer.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.26
0-0Alex Meiklejohn darts forward. Alex Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.35
Stephen Hendry makes a simple pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
9.49
0-0Alex Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Elliott runs off the knock.
12.03
0-0Alex Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.49
Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law controls it well on his chest. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Souness.
20.55
0-1Alex Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.11
0-1Alex Souness hacks Garry Booth from behind! The referee calls over Alex Souness and warns him to calm down! Garry Booth runs off the knock.
26.28
Garry Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
28.03
0-1Alex Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Greig. Paul Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Caldwell and advances towards the goal... Paul Greig tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but is blocked by Garry Glass's outstretched leg.
32.42
Garry Glass knocks the ball forward to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher passes the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.41
0-1Stuart Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Alex Caldwell who takes it down. Alex Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Paul Greig but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.56
Stephen Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
40.54
Garry Glass makes a strong solo run forward. Garry Glass knocks the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off!
48.51
Matt Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.21
Alex Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.40
1-1Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Alex Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland controls it well on his chest. Kevin Cleland rushes past Garry Glass! Andy White hacks Kevin Cleland from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
53.40
1-1The referee points to the spot..
54.04
Kevin Cleland takes a short run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
60.40
1-1Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.56
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Alex Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.12
Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley controls it well on his chest. Duncan Burley shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.34
Stuart Elliott threads a neat ball through to Paul Greig. Paul Greig shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.19
Alex Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Souness.
79.20
Alex Souness hacks Alex Meiklejohn from behind! The referee brings Alex Souness to one side and gives him another warning! Alex Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.11
Andy White flicks a high ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn who takes it down. Alex Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Booth. Garry Booth tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.22
Andy Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen sees Alex Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.32
Matt Law runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Law whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Burley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
89.26
1-1Garry Glass clumsily knocks into Alex Caldwell. Garry Glass is shown the yellow card! Alex Caldwell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
25%
46.4%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Cleland of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Bremner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Glass (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Meiklejohn (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Matt Gallacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Burley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Garry Booth (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Ritchie (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nico Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stuart Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Greig (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (GK) | 0 | |