Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Morton | A. Morton |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 |  | Dries Van Mol | D. Van Mol | |||||||||
| Craig Law | C. Law | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Neil Mcinnes | N. Mcinnes | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Andy Rae | A. Rae | |||||||||
| Scott Collins | S. Collins | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Kevin McCoist | K. McCoist | |||||||||
| Helder Fonseca | H. Fonseca |  | 58 | M | | 5 | | M | 57 | | Paul Burley | P. Burley | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 57 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | ||||||||
| Billy Ritchie | B. Ritchie | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Paul Morton | P. Morton | | 45 | M | | 8 | | | M | 48 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | ||||||||
| Dominic Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Stuart Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Richard Meiklejohn | R. Meiklejohn | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 |  | Uwe Dittmann | U. Dittmann | |||||||||
| Kevin Johnstone | K. Johnstone | | 59 | G | | 12 | | D | 53 |  | Daguyl Ismaël | D. Ismaël | |||||||||
| Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 45 | D | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Alec Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
| Danny Windass | D. Windass |  | 43 | D | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Alec McGrory | A. McGrory | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Cowdenbeath. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cowdenbeath kicking off!
2.18
0-0Andy Rae flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Mckinlay sees Uwe Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Dittmann shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.56
0-1Don Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.55
0-1Gavin Booth threads a neat ball through to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Andy Morton manages to gather it.
14.06
0-1Richard Meiklejohn hacks Kevin McCoist from behind! Richard Meiklejohn is shown the yellow card! Kevin McCoist carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.47
0-1Richard Meiklejohn barges into Craig Souness. Richard Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Craig Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.03
Helder Fonseca hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin advances inside the box! Paul Hopkin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
18.10
Don Mckinlay advances with the ball. Don Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Dittmann. Uwe Dittmann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
21.38
Scott Collins knocks the ball forward to Paul Morton. Paul Morton threads the ball through to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
22.23
Craig Law hits a low pass to Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin hits a low pass to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.30
Gavin Booth runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Booth controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alec Hopkin through on goal. Some good footwork from Alec Hopkin provides some space. He shoots at goal. Andy Morton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.39
0-2Paul Morton comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.33
Craig Law hacks Uwe Dittmann from behind! The referee calls over Craig Law and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.18
0-2Paul Morton knocks the ball forward to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Souness.
40.53
Alec Mccall makes a simple pass to Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Dittmann. Uwe Dittmann whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin kick off!
48.44
Billy Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! Richard Meiklejohn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
57.21
With great vision, Don Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Uwe Dittmann. Uwe Dittmann shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.21
Gavin Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
67.08
Craig Souness threads a neat ball through to Gavin Booth. Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Alec Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Alec Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
75.04
Kevin McCoist hacks Dominic Gallacher from behind! The referee calls over Kevin McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.54
0-2Craig Law clumsily knocks into Don Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Craig Law!! Don Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.09
Billy Ritchie catches Don Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Don Mckinlay runs off the knock.
84.15
Helder Fonseca hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin rushes past Kevin McCoist! Paul Hopkin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Dries Van Mol easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%
Scorers
| Alec Hopkin 4, 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hopkin of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Law (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Neil Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Helder Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Ritchie (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Paul Morton (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Dominic Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Kevin Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Windass (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dries Van Mol (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin McCoist (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Paul Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Booth (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Don Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Hopkin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Stuart Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Uwe Dittmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daguyl Ismaël (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec McGrory (DEF) | 0 | |