Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison56
G
1captain
G
40Alex GlassA. Glass
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson51
D
2
D
45Matt DickovM. Dickov
Craig ElliottC. Elliott50
D
captain3
D
45Richard DavidsonR. Davidson
Scott McCoistS. McCoist46
D
4
D
42Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
Gary MccallG. Mccall52
M
5
M
57Paul BremnerP. Bremner
Richard DickovR. Dickov50
M
6
M
57Paul NivenP. Niven
Alex SottilA. Sottil44
M
7
M
52Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Paul WhiteP. White42
M
8
M
38Richard MasonR. Mason
Billy WhiteB. White56
A
9
M
38John GlassJ. Glass
John NivenJ. Niven50
A
10
A
57Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister
Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone35
A
11
A
48Stephen NivenS. Niven
 
Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson41
G
12
A
47Billy McStayB. McStay
David McinnesD. Mcinnes40
D
13
A
47Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin40
M
14
D
39Eduardo VarelaE. Varela

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,710 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ritchie.


0.00
Cowdenbeath start the match!
2.24
Scott Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.27
Richard Dickov sees John Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Niven whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.13
Gary Mccall makes an attacking run forward. Gary Mccall shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
21.11
Gary Mccall hacks John Glass from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.08
Richard Mason clumsily knocks into Richard Dickov. Richard Mason is shown the yellow card! Richard Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.48
Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alex Sottil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Sottil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Niven. John Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alex Glass manages to gather it easily.
34.38
Paul Niven makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven cuts inside the box! Stephen Niven tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.58
Paul Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Callum Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
40.24
Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Paul Bremner. Paul Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven threads the ball through into the box. Stuart Mcallister muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Callum Hutchison manages to keep it out.
42.53
Stephen Niven hacks Scott McCoist from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
48.35
Craig Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Richard Dickov who takes it down. Richard Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Billy White. Billy White shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
51.52
Richard Dickov makes a probing pass to Billy White. Billy White shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
53.54
Paul White plays the ball forward to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
55.45
Paul White flicks a high pass forward. John Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.57
Cowdenbeath are in full control of this game.
60.48
Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Davidson replacing Richard Johnstone and Paul Hopkin replacing John Niven .Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Billy McStay replacing Scott Sullivan, Craig Sullivan replacing Paul Niven and Eduardo Varela replacing John Glass .
61.57
Alex Sottil flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.05
Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Richard Dickov collects the pass. Richard Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.33
With a delightful solo run, Richard Dickov stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Davidson.
72.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Elliott plays the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall sees Paul Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hopkin shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
77.47
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with David Mcinnes replacing Alex Sottil .
78.53
Paul White threads a neat ball through to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alex Glass!
83.57
Craig Elliott sees a break and surges forward. Craig Elliott sees Stephen Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Davidson shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.6%
29.4%
Play Area
25%
48.5%
26.5%

Scorers
John Niven 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Elliott of Cowdenbeath

Match Ratings
1.Callum Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Dominic Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Craig Elliott (DEF)
9
4.Scott McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Gary Mccall (MID)yellow card
6
6.Richard Dickov (MID)
7
7.Alex Sottil (MID)
6
8.Paul White (MID)
7
9.Billy White (ATT)
6
10.John Niven (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Richard Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Davidson (GK)
6
13.David Mcinnes (DEF)
6
14.Paul Hopkin (MID)
6

1.Alex Glass (GK)
8
2.Matt Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Richard Davidson (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Gemmill (DEF)
7
5.Paul Bremner (MID)
6
6.Paul Niven (MID)
6
7.Scott Sullivan (MID)
6
8.Richard Mason (MID)yellow card
5
9.John Glass (MID)
6
10.Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Billy McStay (ATT)
6
13.Craig Sullivan (ATT)
6
14.Eduardo Varela (DEF)
6