Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Brown | N. Brown |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Callum Hutchison | C. Hutchison | |||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht |  | 50 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | ||||||||
| Matt Sullivan | M. Sullivan | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Alec Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Richard Dickov | R. Dickov | |||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 |  | Alex Sottil | A. Sottil | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Billy White | B. White | |||||||||
| Kevin Burley | K. Burley | | 54 | A | | | 10 | | A | 50 | | John Niven | J. Niven | ||||||||
| Garry Law | G. Law | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 35 | | Richard Johnstone | R. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | | 48 | D | | 12 | | G | 41 | | Stephen Davidson | S. Davidson | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | | 46 | D | | 13 | | D | 40 | | David Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Duncan Gough | D. Gough | | 45 | G | | 14 | | M | 40 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,714 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Campbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Campbell.
0.00
0-0Montrose kick off the first half!
3.33
0-0Craig Elliott clumsily knocks into Kevin Burley. The referee calls over Craig Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.38
0-0John Souness hacks Richard Dickov from behind! The referee calls over John Souness and shows him a yellow card! Richard Dickov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.11
0-0Paul White flicks the ball to his team mate, John Niven. John Niven shoots from distance. Good keeping from Niccolo Brown as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.15
0-0Paul White takes a quick corner, playing it short to John Niven. Some good footwork from John Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.41
Matt Sullivan barges into John Niven. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.50
0-0John Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.53
Dominic Davidson makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic Davidson passes the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White tries a spectacular long range effort. Niccolo Brown gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
24.40
1-0John Souness makes a simple pass to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley rushes past Dominic Davidson! Kevin Burley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Hutchison with no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
28.16
1-0Uwe Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary McStay. Gary McStay darts forward. Gary McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.27
Paul White barges into Alec Gemmell. Paul White is given a warning by the referee! Alec Gemmell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.35
John Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Gemmell. Alec Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Law controls it well on his chest. Garry Law advances inside the box! Garry Law tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.55
Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alex Sottil controls it well on his chest. Alex Sottil sees a break and surges forward. Alex Sottil shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.20
Don McStay catches Gary Mccall on the ankles. The referee calls over Don McStay and shows him a yellow card! Gary Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.29
Alex Sottil surges forward with the ball. Alex Sottil knocks in a cross ball towards John Niven. John Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Richard Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Richard Johnstone who takes it down. Richard Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off!
47.14
Matt Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to John Souness who brings the ball under control. John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Garry Law collects the pass. Garry Law shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
48.57
John Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
53.14
Alex Sottil brings the ball forward. Alex Sottil tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
54.39
Alex Sottil sees space and advances. Alex Sottil finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
57.42
1-0Gary Mccall surges forward with the ball. Gary Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White but the linesman indicates offside!
59.52
1-0Garry Law hacks Craig Elliott from behind! The referee brings Garry Law to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.13
1-0Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Davidson replacing Richard Johnstone and Paul Hopkin replacing John Niven .
63.07
Uwe Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McStay. Gary McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley whips in a cross ball towards Garry Law. Garry Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.57
Alex Sottil chips the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.59
Matt Sullivan clumsily knocks into Stephen Davidson. The referee warns Matt Sullivan to calm down! Stephen Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.44
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with David Mcinnes replacing Alex Sottil .
87.35
Dominic Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Paul Hopkin shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Brown smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%
Scorers
| Kevin Burley 24 Garry Law 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Burley of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niccolo Brown (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Sullivan (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Souness (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Don McStay (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Kevin Burley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Garry Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Gough (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Elliott (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Sottil (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul White (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |