Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     CowdenbeathCowdenbeath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy HendersonA. Henderson42
G
1
G
56Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison
Callum HendersonC. Henderson49
D
2
D
51Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson
Scott BremnerS. Bremner39
D
captain3captain
D
50Craig ElliottC. Elliott
Alec NivenA. Niven37
D
4
D
46Scott McCoistS. McCoist
Dominic TelferD. Telfer37
D
5
M
52Gary MccallG. Mccall
Garry MatteoG. Matteo35
D
6
M
45Alex SottilA. Sottil
Richard MatteoR. Matteo51
M
7
M
42Paul WhiteP. White
Stephen YoungS. Young45
M
8
M
38Matt NivenM. Niven
Frederico JesusF. Jesus38
M
9
A
47Alec SullivanA. Sullivan
Billy ClelandB. Cleland40
A
10
A
42Neil GemmellN. Gemmell
Alberto DavisA. Davis39
A
11
A
35Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone
 
Craig HendersonC. Henderson40
G
12
D
40David McinnesD. Mcinnes
Rafael JardimR. Jardim38
A
13
G
39Andy McStayA. McStay
Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith37
M
14
M
36Dominic HendryD. Hendry

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,890 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mason.


0.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
Paul White knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
6.30
Matt Niven hits a low pass to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Niven.
10.22
Callum Henderson threads the ball through to Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus takes it forward alone. With some swift thinking, Frederico Jesus plays the ball forward to Billy Cleland who has made a great run into the box. Billy Cleland comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.09
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Naysmith replacing Billy Cleland .
22.10
Alex Sottil receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul White. Alex Sottil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Sottil shoots from long range but Andy Henderson reads it well. Excellent keeping!
24.08
Paul White darts forward. Paul White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.05
Frederico Jesus barges into Gary Mccall. Frederico Jesus is given a warning by the referee! Gary Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.52
Paul White hits a low pass to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
33.23
Paul White passes the ball forward to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.10
Paul White knocks the ball forward to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
38.10
Frederico Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis hits a low pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Richard Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Scott Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Scott Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
47.01
Gary Mccall threads a neat ball through to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Andy Henderson manages to gather it comfortably.
51.50
Paul White takes a long throw-in. Gary Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Johnstone. Garry Matteo hacks Richard Johnstone from behind! Penalty not given!!
53.31
Richard Matteo hits a low pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.32
Alex Sottil flicks a high ball forward to Neil Gemmell who takes it down. Neil Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Telfer.
60.38
Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with David Mcinnes replacing Richard Johnstone and Dominic Hendry replacing Neil Gemmell .
65.13
Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
77.31
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Paul White .
85.59
Callum Henderson runs up as Scott Bremner takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Callum Henderson plays the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young threads a neat ball through to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gary Mccall advances with the ball. Gary Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Cowdenbeath
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
34.3%
52.9%
12.9%

Scorers
Scott Naysmith 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Naysmith of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Andy Henderson (GK)
7
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
8
8.Stephen Young (MID)
7
9.Frederico Jesus (MID)
7
10.Billy Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
0
14.Scott Naysmith (MID)goal scored
9

1.Callum Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Dominic Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Craig Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Scott McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Gary Mccall (MID)
7
6.Alex Sottil (MID)
8
7.Paul White (MID)
8
8.Matt Niven (MID)
7
9.Alec Sullivan (ATT)
7
10.Neil Gemmell (ATT)
6
11.Richard Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.David Mcinnes (DEF)
6
13.Andy McStay (GK)
6
14.Dominic Hendry (MID)
6