Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Hutchison | C. Hutchison |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Matt Booth | M. Booth | |||||||||
| Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Dayo Bizzarri | D. Bizzarri | |||||||||
| Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | | 50 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Ivan James | I. James | ||||||||
| Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | | 46 | D | | 4 | | | D | 51 | | Billy Booth | B. Booth | ||||||||
| Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Alex Sottil | A. Sottil | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Lomano Davis | L. Davis | |||||||||
| Paul White | P. White | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | |||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | John Johnstone | J. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Alec Sullivan | A. Sullivan | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | | 42 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 |  | Albrecht Welke | A. Welke | |||||||||
| Richard Johnstone | R. Johnstone | | 35 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Gavin Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
| David Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | | 40 | D | | 12 | | M | 48 | | Alex Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
| Andy McStay | A. McStay | | 39 | G | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Craig Burley | C. Burley | |||||||||
| Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | | 36 | M | | 14 | | A | 46 | | Scott Telfer | S. Telfer | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
0.00
0-0Cowdenbeath kick off and get the match underway!
2.01
0-1Dayo Bizzarri makes a strong solo run forward. Dayo Bizzarri threads the ball through to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke runs straight at the defence! Albrecht Welke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.18
0-1Neil Gemmell slams into Ivan James with his studs up. Neil Gemmell is shown the red card!! Ivan James runs off the knock.
9.24
0-1With great vision, Lomano Davis plays the ball forward to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke passes the ball forward but Gavin Henderson is offside!
18.33
0-1Scott McCoist sees Paul White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul White surges forward with the ball. Paul White shoots from distance but Matt Booth reads it well. Superb keeping!
22.12
0-1Scott McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Sottil. Alex Sottil changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Sottil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Booth who gathers it comfortably.
33.05
Stephen James knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.40
Billy Booth threads a neat ball through to John Johnstone. John Johnstone makes a simple pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Henderson and advances towards the goal... Duncan Gemmell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.52
John Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Billy Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. John Johnstone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Callum Hutchison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off!
47.27
Stephen James passes the ball forward to Lomano Davis. Lomano Davis sees Gavin Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.49
0-4Dominic Davidson threads a neat ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.18
Lomano Davis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lomano Davis whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
59.38
Alex Sottil threads the ball through to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
60.51
0-4Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with David Mcinnes replacing Richard Johnstone .
66.15
Paul White brings the ball forward. Paul White shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.11
Billy Booth brings the ball forward. Billy Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.15
Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Alex Sottil who brings the ball under control. Alex Sottil laces a weighted ball forward to David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.59
John Johnstone sees Albrecht Welke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Welke sees Gavin Henderson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Gavin Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.47
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Paul White .
84.35
0-4Aberdeen are dictating the run of play here today.
87.46
Scott McCoist passes the ball forward to Andy McStay. Andy McStay sees space and advances. Andy McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
31.7%
41.3%
27%
Scorers
| Albrecht Welke 2, 33 Duncan Gemmell 38, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albrecht Welke of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Sottil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Gemmell (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Richard Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dayo Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lomano Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Johnstone (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duncan Gemmell (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Albrecht Welke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Henderson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alex Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Telfer (ATT) | 0 | |