Match Report


StenhousemuirStenhousemuir     CowdenbeathCowdenbeath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John HendersonJ. Henderson51
G
1
G
56Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison
Kevin RitchieK. Ritchie48
D
2
D
51Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson
Gavin MortonG. Morton47
D
3captain
D
50Craig ElliottC. Elliott
Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison47
D
4
D
46Scott McCoistS. McCoist
Paul GreigP. Greig46
D
5
M
52Gary MccallG. Mccall
Gary MasonG. Mason53
M
6
M
45Alex SottilA. Sottil
Callum McCoistC. McCoist49
M
7
M
42Paul WhiteP. White
Neil MorrisonN. Morrison47
M
8
M
38Matt NivenM. Niven
Garry DalglishG. Dalglish45
M
captain9
A
47Alec SullivanA. Sullivan
Duncan YoungD. Young39
A
10
A
35Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone
Duncan WhiteD. White39
A
11
A
35Alec HendersonA. Henderson
 
David McCoistD. McCoist43
M
12
D
40David McinnesD. Mcinnes
Garry RaeG. Rae43
M
13
G
39Andy McStayA. McStay
Stephen JamesS. James39
A
14
M
36Dominic HendryD. Hendry

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,785 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the match underway!
4.06
Craig Elliott sees Alex Sottil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Sottil knocks the ball forward to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.19
Paul White flicks a high pass forward. Alec Henderson controls it well on his chest. Alec Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.30
Duncan Young hacks Craig Elliott from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Elliott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.02
Paul White darts forward. Paul White shoots from long range but it is tipped over by John Henderson.
22.38
With some swift thinking, Gavin Morton plays the ball forward to Gary Mason. Gary Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Mason shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
24.43
Gavin Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist sees Duncan Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Young shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.13
Scott McCoist knocks the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Alec Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Alec Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by John Henderson. Excellent save.
28.32
Matt Niven knocks the ball forward to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
32.30
With some swift thinking, Alex Sottil plays the ball forward to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but John Henderson manages to gather it easily.
33.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.36
Gary Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.28
Matt Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
44.27
Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alex Sottil controls it well on his chest. Alex Sottil runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex Sottil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath kick off!
51.34
Kevin Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Elliott.
53.47
Paul Greig hacks Alec Henderson from behind! Paul Greig is shown the yellow card! Alec Henderson runs off the knock.
55.22
Alex Sottil threads a neat ball through to Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson runs straight at the defence! Alec Henderson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
57.05
Cowdenbeath are dictating the run of play here today.
59.36
Dominic Davidson barges into Duncan Young. The referee brings Dominic Davidson to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.34
Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with David Mcinnes replacing Alec Henderson and Dominic Hendry replacing Richard Johnstone .
63.41
Paul Greig makes a simple pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist darts forward. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
69.09
Alex Sottil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
77.09
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Paul White .
87.40
Andy McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Ritchie.
89.43
Neil Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stenhousemuir

Cowdenbeath
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Henderson of Stenhousemuir

Match Ratings
1.John Henderson (GK)
9
2.Kevin Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Morton (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Paul Greig (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Gary Mason (MID)
7
7.Callum McCoist (MID)
7
8.Neil Morrison (MID)
7
9.Garry Dalglish (MID)
6
10.Duncan Young (ATT)yellow card
4
11.Duncan White (ATT)
6
 
12.David McCoist (MID)
0
13.Garry Rae (MID)
0
14.Stephen James (ATT)
0

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