Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Don BremnerD. Bremner43
G
1
G
36David TelferD. Telfer
Andy WhiteA. White58
D
2
D
41Stuart ElliottS. Elliott
Garry GlassG. Glass44
D
3
D
37Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson44
D
4captain
D
37Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Dominic HendersonD. Henderson43
D
5
D
41Don McStayD. McStay
Stephen HendryS. Hendry43
M
6
M
35Garry TelferG. Telfer
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn40
M
captain7
M
36Andy WhiteA. White
Matt GallacherM. Gallacher38
M
8
M
35John HendersonJ. Henderson
Matt LawM. Law61
A
9
A
37Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Duncan BurleyD. Burley48
A
10
A
40Matt NivenM. Niven
Garry BoothG. Booth42
A
11
A
47Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
 
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan39
A
12
A
49Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Garry DavidsonG. Davidson38
G
13
M
37Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Alex RitchieA. Ritchie38
M
14
D
42Craig SullivanC. Sullivan

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,452 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cowdenbeath and Elgin City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Burley.


0.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
With a delightful solo run, Alex Meiklejohn stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Alex Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.12
Garry Telfer makes a probing pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks the ball forward to Callum Davidson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.54
Garry Glass threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.31
Alec Ferguson hits a low pass to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Matt Law who brings the ball under control. Matt Law shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.25
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley collects the pass. Duncan Burley makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Garry Booth. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Garry Booth provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.36
Matt Gallacher makes a probing pass to Matt Law. Matt Law tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
18.04
Paul McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Garry Telfer collects the pass. Garry Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
21.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.19
Garry Telfer barges into Matt Gallacher. The referee brings Garry Telfer to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.56
Andy White receives the ball from a throw-in from Garry Glass. Andy White hits a low pass to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but David Telfer reads it well. Quality keeping!
44.29
Don McStay barges into Matt Law. Don McStay is given a warning by the referee! Matt Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Elgin City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elgin City kick off the second half!
47.42
Garry Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
49.45
Andy White threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.51
Alex Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but David Telfer manages to gather it easily.
54.56
Andy White barges into John Henderson. The referee warns Andy White to calm down! John Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.19
Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Burley hits a low pass to Matt Law. Matt Law comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.17
Garry Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
65.39
Matt Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.55
Alec Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
71.26
Dominic Henderson hits a long diagonal ball forward. Matt Law runs straight at the defence! Matt Law comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
72.45
Alex Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley plays a quick one-two with Matt Law and rushes in on goal... Duncan Burley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.23
Stephen Hendry makes a simple pass to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
78.17
Alex Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Matt Law. Matt Law tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.38
Alec Ferguson threads the ball through to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Elgin City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
10
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
24.4%
45.1%
30.5%

Scorers
Matt Law 57
Duncan Burley 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Law of Cowdenbeath

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

1.David Telfer (GK)
7
2.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Don McStay (DEF)
5
6.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
7.Andy White (MID)
6
8.John Henderson (MID)
6
9.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
11.Callum Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Henderson (ATT)
0
13.Garry Mcallister (MID)
0
14.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
0