Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison56
G
1
G
39Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson51
D
2
D
49Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
Craig ElliottC. Elliott50
D
captain3
D
42Colin DickovC. Dickov
Scott McCoistS. McCoist46
D
4
D
40Kevin McStayK. McStay
Gary MccallG. Mccall52
M
5
D
40Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith
Paul WhiteP. White42
M
6
D
39Gary MasonG. Mason
Matt NivenM. Niven38
M
7captain
M
45Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Dominic HendryD. Hendry36
M
8
M
38Scott GemmellS. Gemmell
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan48
A
9
M
36Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister
Neil GemmellN. Gemmell42
A
10
A
46Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone35
A
11
A
42Colin RitchieC. Ritchie
 
David McinnesD. Mcinnes40
D
12
A
38John GlassJ. Glass
Andy McStayA. McStay39
G
13
A
38Alex McNeillA. McNeill
Richard HendryR. Hendry35
M
14
G
36Andy BoothA. Booth

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,620 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Inglis.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
4.43
Matt Niven makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Naysmith comfortably smothers it!
6.04
Dominic Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Hendry collects the pass. Dominic Hendry threads a neat ball through to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.42
Garry Thomson hacks Alec Sullivan from behind! Garry Thomson is warned by the referee! Alec Sullivan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.25
Kevin Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie shoots from distance but is denied by Callum Hutchison. Excellent save.
14.03
Matt Niven advances with the ball. Matt Niven rushes past Garry Thomson! Some silky footwork from Matt Niven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.00
Gary Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
27.38
Kevin Ferguson darts forward. Kevin Ferguson plays a one-two with Paul McCoist and rushes in on goal... Kevin Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Ferguson!
36.15
Matt Niven makes a probing pass to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Dickov.
39.58
Kevin Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Kevin Ferguson takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.33
Paul White threads the ball through to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
45.00
Paul White plays the ball forward to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Gemmell but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the second half underway!
49.41
Craig Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry hits a low pass to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Thomson.
51.26
Scott McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.20
With great vision, Paul White plays the ball forward to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
59.29
Dominic Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist controls it well on his chest. Paul McCoist shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
60.39
Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with David Mcinnes replacing Richard Johnstone and Richard Hendry replacing Neil Gemmell .Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with John Glass replacing Kevin McStay and Alex McNeill replacing Gary Mason .
63.51
Scott Gemmell sees a break and surges forward. Scott Gemmell shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.04
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Matt Niven .
78.11
Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Gary Mccall who brings the ball under control. Gary Mccall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Mccall whips in a cross ball towards David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.47
Gary Mccall hacks Dominic Mcallister from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.24
Andy McStay flicks a high pass forward. Alec Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Alec Sullivan shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.8%
24.2%
Play Area
25.8%
47%
27.3%

Scorers
David Mcinnes 78
Kevin Ferguson 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Ferguson of Raith Rovers

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

1.Craig Naysmith (GK)
7
2.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Colin Dickov (DEF)
6
4.Kevin McStay (DEF)
6
5.Billy Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Gary Mason (DEF)
6
7.Kevin Ferguson (MID)goal scored
10
8.Scott Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Dominic Mcallister (MID)
6
10.Paul McCoist (ATT)
6
11.Colin Ritchie (ATT)
6
 
12.John Glass (ATT)
6
13.Alex McNeill (ATT)
6
14.Andy Booth (GK)
0