Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 4,593 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McStay.


0.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the match underway!
2.00
Stuart Rae plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.54
Gavin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.58
Jonas Sachs flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Colin Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson connects with a diving header but is denied by Vegard Lundekvam. Excellent save.
8.03
Garry Young passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
9.04
Alex McCoist knocks the ball forward to Garry Young. Garry Young shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.38
Callum Thomson hits a low pass to Colin Hopkin. Colin Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Vegard Lundekvam had no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
18.24
Stuart Rae brings the ball forward. Stuart Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
24.05
Garry Young advances with the ball. Garry Young skips past David Cleland! Some silky footwork from Garry Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Scott Ferguson had no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
39.27
Stuart Rae makes a simple pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Mcinnes but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.36
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Rae who brings the ball under control. Stuart Rae shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Vegard Lundekvam as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.38
Corner kick to Cowdenbeath. Jonas Sachs plays it to the near post. Garry Young reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.31
Vincenzo Dörner barges into Stuart Rae. The referee calls over Vincenzo Dörner and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Rae runs off the knock.
45.00
Stuart Inglis knocks the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vegard Lundekvam!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath have changed their lineup with Fabio Cozzi replacing Colin Hopkin. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. The Cowdenbeath players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off!
54.15
Garry Young sees Callum McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.21
Garry Young comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Rae runs off the knock.
59.53
Gavin Mcinnes catches Garry Young on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Young runs off the knock.
60.24
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Lomano Lawton replacing Anthony Suker .
61.34
Stuart Rae flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Gemmill who brings the ball neatly under control. Kevin Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vegard Lundekvam effortlessly smothers it!
65.49
Callum Thomson clumsily knocks into Kevin Matteo. Callum Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Matteo runs off the knock.
66.53
Gavin Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.03
Vincenzo Dörner chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.24
Vincenzo Dörner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry White. Garry White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Matteo but he's offside!
72.56
Stuart Inglis hits a low pass to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmill who takes it down. Kevin Gemmill shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.03
Stuart Inglis brings the ball forward. Stuart Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.20
Gavin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson plays a one-two with Fabio Cozzi and advances towards the goal... Callum Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Vegard Lundekvam had no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
87.05
Showing composure, Stuart Inglis laces a through ball forward to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
90.00
Paul Ritchie hits a low pass to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill makes a simple pass to Garry Young. Garry Young shoots from long range but Scott Ferguson reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
20.8%
51.4%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Thomson of Cowdenbeath

Match Ratings
1.Scott Ferguson (GK)
6
2.Stuart Inglis (DEF)
7
3.Brian Sharpe (DEF)
6
4.David Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Suker (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Rae (MID)
8
7.Jonas Sachs (MID)
6
8.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kevin Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Callum Thomson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Colin Hopkin (ATT)
6
 
12.Lomano Lawton (GK)
6
13.Kevin Mccall (MID)
0
14.Fabio Cozzi (ATT)
6

1.Vegard Lundekvam (GK)
7
2.Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Gary Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Alex McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Bizzarri (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Dörner (MID)yellow card
5
7.Garry Young (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Callum McNeill (ATT)
6
9.Garry Hopkin (ATT)
6
10.Garry White (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Gemmill (MID)
0
13.Alec Inglis (MID)
0
14.Duncan Brady (MID)
0