Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,699 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.


0.00
Cowdenbeath get the match underway!
2.38
John Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thomson collects the pass. Billy Thomson sees Gary Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Glass cuts inside the box! Gary Glass cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.13
Alex Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law makes a deft header. Alex Ferguson manages to gather it.
12.31
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.03
Dominic Henderson sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.21
Gary Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
20.10
Colin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass skips past Alec Ferguson! Some good footwork from Gary Glass provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
22.28
Gary Campbell clumsily knocks into Matt Gallacher. The referee brings Gary Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.39
Duncan Burley clumsily knocks into Garry Thomson. The referee calls over Duncan Burley and shows him a yellow card! Garry Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.29
Billy Thomson threads a neat ball through to Gary Glass. Gary Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
33.13
Andy McGrory clumsily knocks into Andy White. Andy McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Andy White stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.39
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Collins.
40.53
Colin McGrory threads the ball through to Gary Glass. Gary Glass plays a one-two with Andy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Gary Glass takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.33
Without breaking stride, Stephen Hendry plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Burley but he's offside!
45.00
Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law collects the pass. Matt Law tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matt Law!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park kick off!
54.48
Andy White chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
59.17
Alec Ferguson sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who takes it down. Duncan Burley shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alex Ferguson comfortably smothers it!
60.37
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Paul Brady replacing Garry Thomson and David Morton replacing Colin McGrory .
67.53
Gavin Brady flicks a high pass forward to Alec Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Alec Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks the ball forward to Gary Glass but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.31
Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Garry Booth collects the pass. Garry Booth shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.54
Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
75.10
Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but John Mckinlay blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.24
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Gary Glass .
79.34
Matt Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.08
Alex Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Garry Booth. Garry Booth advances inside the box! Garry Booth strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
89.22
Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who takes it down. Duncan Burley shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
29.5%
48.7%
21.8%

Scorers
Matt Law 45, 54

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

Match Ratings
1.Alex Ferguson (GK)
6
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alex Collins (DEF)
6
5.John Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Gary Campbell (MID)
6
7.Colin McGrory (MID)
6
8.Billy Thomson (MID)
7
9.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
10.Gary Glass (ATT)
7
11.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Brady (MID)
6
13.David Morton (MID)
6
14.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6

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