Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dries Van Mol | D. Van Mol |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Harry Charles | H. Charles | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Kevin Morton | K. Morton | |||||||||
| Andy Rae | A. Rae | | 62 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Neil McStay | N. McStay | ||||||||
| Kevin McCoist | K. McCoist | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Callum Liddell | C. Liddell | |||||||||
| Paul Burley | P. Burley | | 57 | M | | 5 | | M | 57 | | John Brady | J. Brady | |||||||||
| Gavin Booth | G. Booth | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | John Telfer | J. Telfer | |||||||||
| Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Andy White | A. White | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 48 | M | | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Richard McStay | R. McStay | ||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Stuart Bremner | S. Bremner | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Duncan Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Uwe Dittmann | U. Dittmann |  | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Duncan Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Daguyl Ismaël | D. Ismaël |  | 53 | D | | 12 | | A | 50 | | Stephen White | S. White | |||||||||
| Alec Niven | A. Niven | | 52 | D | | 13 | | M | 44 | | Alex Morrison | A. Morrison | |||||||||
| Alec McGrory | A. McGrory | | 50 | D | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Don Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,950 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cowdenbeath and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hendry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cowdenbeath and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hendry.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cowdenbeath kicking off!
2.52
0-0Paul Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Dittmann. Uwe Dittmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.18
0-0Alec Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Dittmann. Callum Liddell clumsily knocks into Uwe Dittmann. Penalty not given!!
14.11
0-1Richard McStay makes a probing pass to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.16
0-1Callum Liddell runs forward with the ball. Callum Liddell threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry plays a one-two with Stuart Sullivan and advances towards the goal... Duncan Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
21.25
John Telfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.02
0-1Ayr United are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
24.11
0-1Neil McStay clumsily knocks into Stuart Bremner. Neil McStay is warned by the referee! Stuart Bremner runs off the knock.
26.10
Don Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Bremner who brings the ball under control. Stuart Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Charles who gathers it comfortably.
27.15
0-1Alec Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Uwe Dittmann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.12
Andy White kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.14
Callum Liddell sweeps the ball up the wings. Duncan Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin McCoist.
39.14
Ayr United are dictating the run of play here today.
42.38
0-2Don Mckinlay brings the ball forward. Don Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
With imagination, Andy Rae laces a through ball forward to Gavin Booth. Gavin Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ayr United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Don Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
53.39
Neil McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Andy White. Andy White plays the ball forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.03
Don Mckinlay catches John Telfer on the ankles. Don Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! John Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.00
John Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
59.38
Andy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
60.37
Andy White kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.43
Don Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hopkin who takes it down. Alec Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.10
John Brady flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hutchison skips past Craig Souness! Duncan Hutchison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.03
Andy White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.57
Callum Liddell passes the ball forward to John Telfer. John Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hendry who takes it down. Duncan Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dries Van Mol comfortably smothers it!
78.49
Alec Mccall makes a simple pass to Uwe Dittmann. Uwe Dittmann cuts inside the box! Uwe Dittmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
83.51
Andy White clumsily knocks into Kevin McCoist. The referee warns Andy White to calm down! Kevin McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.03
Kevin McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
John Telfer sees a break and surges forward. John Telfer shoots from long range. Dries Van Mol effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
30.3%
44.7%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Hendry of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dries Van Mol (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Hopkin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stuart Bremner (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Uwe Dittmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daguyl Ismaël (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec McGrory (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Charles (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Liddell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | John Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Sullivan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Duncan Hutchison (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Duncan Hendry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stephen White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Morrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |