Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison56
G
1
G
54Andy ThomsonA. Thomson
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson51
D
2captain
D
51David McNeillD. McNeill
Scott McCoistS. McCoist46
D
captain3
D
50Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
David McinnesD. Mcinnes40
D
4
D
45Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Gary MccallG. Mccall52
M
5
D
41Craig TelferC. Telfer
Paul WhiteP. White42
M
6
M
61Gavin LiddellG. Liddell
Matt NivenM. Niven38
M
7
M
55Duncan ClelandD. Cleland
Dominic HendryD. Hendry36
M
8
M
46Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan48
A
9
M
36Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Neil GemmellN. Gemmell42
A
10
A
53Mervin WeaverM. Weaver
Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone35
A
11
A
52Craig NivenC. Niven
 
Andy McStayA. McStay39
G
12
A
45Billy SounessB. Souness
Alec HendersonA. Henderson35
A
13
G
42Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Richard HendryR. Hendry35
M
14
A
42Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 2,919 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mason.


0.00
Cowdenbeath start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
Dominic Hendry brings the ball forward. Dominic Hendry passes the ball forward to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it flies just off target!
9.48
Kevin Naysmith receives the ball from a throw-in from Craig Telfer. Kevin Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Mckinlay who takes it down. Dominic Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver threads the ball through into the box. Craig Niven strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Callum Hutchison is on top of it.
10.36
Craig Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Alec Sullivan. Craig Telfer is warned by the referee! Alec Sullivan runs off the knock.
14.51
David Mcinnes threads the ball through to Paul White. Paul White decides to run forward with the ball. Paul White shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
15.38
David Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Paul White. Paul White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.25
Kevin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Craig Niven who takes it down. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Mcinnes.
22.13
Paul White runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul White shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.36
Scott Meiklejohn barges into David Mcinnes. The referee calls over Scott Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! David Mcinnes runs off the knock.
40.25
Mervin Weaver hacks Scott McCoist from behind! The referee brings Mervin Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Scott McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
48.25
David McNeill knocks the ball forward to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Craig Niven controls it well on his chest. Craig Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.29
Craig Niven comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Davidson. The referee calls over Craig Niven and warns him to calm down! Dominic Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.21
Dominic Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Matt Niven who takes it down. Matt Niven passes the ball forward to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
59.45
Scott McCoist brings the ball forward. Scott McCoist makes a simple pass to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Thomson with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
61.45
Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with Andy McStay replacing Richard Johnstone and Richard Hendry replacing Neil Gemmell .Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .
65.18
Matt Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan connects with a diving header but Andy Thomson reads it well. Great save!
67.26
Gary Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
69.37
Paul White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.38
Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Billy Souness collects the pass. Billy Souness sees Craig Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Niven advances inside the box! Craig Niven rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.16
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Alec Henderson replacing Matt Niven .
79.47
David Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Meiklejohn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.32
Stuart Morrison makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Morrison shoots from 20 yards but somehow Callum Hutchison manages to keep it out.
84.08
Alec Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Hendry shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

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

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
27.8%
41.7%
30.6%

Scorers
Neil Gemmell 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Gemmell of Cowdenbeath

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

1.Andy Thomson (GK)
8
2.David McNeill (DEF)
6
3.Scott Meiklejohn (DEF)
5
4.Kevin Naysmith (DEF)
7
5.Craig Telfer (DEF)
5
6.Gavin Liddell (MID)
6
7.Duncan Cleland (MID)
6
8.Dominic Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Garry Mcallister (MID)
6
10.Mervin Weaver (ATT)
6
11.Craig Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Souness (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Morrison (GK)
7
14.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6