Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson |  | 65 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry | ||||||||
| Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Neil Strachan | N. Strachan | |||||||||
| Brian Sharpe | B. Sharpe |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Billy Law | B. Law | |||||||||
| David Cleland | D. Cleland | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Anthony Suker | A. Suker |  | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Stuart Rae | S. Rae | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Matt Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Jonas Sachs | J. Sachs |  | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 |  | Loic Zairi | L. Zairi | |||||||||
| Gavin Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | | 54 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Paul Mccall | P. Mccall | |||||||||
| Kevin Gemmill | K. Gemmill | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Colin Ferguson | C. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 57 | A | | 10 | | | A | 49 | | John McStay | J. McStay | ||||||||
| Colin Hopkin | C. Hopkin | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Lomano Lawton | L. Lawton | | 54 | G | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Alex Hutchison | A. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Kevin Mccall | K. Mccall | | 51 | M | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Fabio Cozzi | F. Cozzi |  | 51 | A | | 14 | | M | 51 | | David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 4,932 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Sullivan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Sullivan.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the match!
2.34
0-0Neil Hopkin barges into Kevin Gemmill. Neil Hopkin is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.10
1-0David Cleland hits a low pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Callum Thomson!
6.38
1-0Neil Hopkin hits a low pass to Loic Zairi. Loic Zairi kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.57
Anthony Suker passes the ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson plays a one-two with Colin Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Callum Thomson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
20.06
1-0Stuart Inglis knocks the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae threads the ball through to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson makes a probing pass to Gavin Mcinnes but he's offside!
21.06
1-0Brian Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Loic Zairi.
24.37
1-0Brian Sharpe catches Paul Mccall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.37
1-0Free kick to Alloa Athletic just outside the area...
25.34
Colin Ferguson takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
27.23
28.45
1-0Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Kevin Gemmill shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Hendry smothers it!
33.52
Billy Law flicks a high pass forward to Matt Mason who brings the ball under control. With vision, Matt Mason picks a pass forward to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
36.03
Loic Zairi hits a low pass to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott cuts inside the box! Gary Elliott takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.43
Gary Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Loic Zairi. Loic Zairi knocks the ball forward to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mccall controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Paul Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
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. Alloa Athletic 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 the second half!
47.55
Neil Strachan hacks Gavin Mcinnes from behind! The referee calls over Neil Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.24
Matt Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.21
1-2Jonas Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Billy Law. The referee warns Jonas Sachs to calm down! Billy Law carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.04
1-2Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Lomano Lawton replacing Anthony Suker .
65.29
Loic Zairi hits a low pass to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson plays a quick one-two with Loic Zairi and rushes in on goal... Colin Ferguson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.56
Neil Hopkin makes a simple pass to Matt Mason. Matt Mason threads a neat ball through to John McStay. John McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
73.12
Lomano Lawton threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Kevin Hendry manages to keep it out.
78.39
With great vision, Stuart Inglis plays the ball forward to Brian Sharpe. Brian Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Cozzi. Fabio Cozzi whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill makes a looping header on goal but somehow Kevin Hendry manages to keep it out.
81.18
Brian Sharpe clumsily knocks into Loic Zairi. The referee warns Brian Sharpe to calm down! Loic Zairi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.44
1-2Gary Mason flicks a high ball forward to Loic Zairi who takes it down. Loic Zairi passes the ball forward to Matt Mason. Matt Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Brian Sharpe.
85.36
1-2It's a corner kick which Loic Zairi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin deftly flicks the ball on. John McStay comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
89.35
Neil Hopkin barges into Callum Thomson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
30.4%
46.4%
23.2%
Scorers
| Callum Thomson 3 | Paul Mccall 39, 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Mccall of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Sharpe (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | David Cleland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anthony Suker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonas Sachs (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Gavin Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Gemmill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Callum Thomson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Colin Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lomano Lawton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Mccall (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabio Cozzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Strachan (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Billy Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Neil Hopkin (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Loic Zairi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Mccall (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alex Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Caldwell (MID) | 0 | |