Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Callum Hutchison | C. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 56 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | ||||||||
| David Souness | D. Souness | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler |  | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 45 |  | Alex Sottil | A. Sottil | |||||||||
| Carl Benali | C. Benali |  | 52 | M | | | 6 | | M | 42 | | Paul White | P. White | ||||||||
| Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 38 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Carl Godber | C. Godber | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Alec Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 35 | | Richard Johnstone | R. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Gavin McStay | G. McStay | | 51 | A | | 12 | | D | 40 | | David Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 49 | A | | 13 | | G | 39 | | Andy McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 45 | M | | 14 | | M | 35 | | Richard Hendry | R. Hendry | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Cowdenbeath. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the match!
3.22
0-0Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Paul White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul White flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Neil Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
12.25
0-0Carl Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Dominic Davidson and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.54
0-1Dominic Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.38
Duncan Dalglish decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Dalglish laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson plays a one-two with Andy Law and rushes in on goal... Garry Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.27
1-1David Souness threads a neat ball through to Carl Godber. Carl Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Law. Andy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
28.45
1-1Dominic Hendry threads the ball through to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.44
Dominic Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Sottil. Showing composure, Alex Sottil laces a through ball forward to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
32.38
Paul White threads a neat ball through to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.20
Craig Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Matt Niven who takes it down. Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
39.46
1-1With a delightful solo run, Bakary Rösler stretches the opposition's defence. Bakary Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Craig Elliott barges into Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott McCoist laces a through ball forward to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry knocks the ball forward to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
1-1Bakary Rösler barges into Matt Niven. Bakary Rösler is shown the yellow card! Matt Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off the second half!
47.27
Carl Benali threads a neat ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig passes the ball forward to Andy Law. Some awkward footwork from Andy Law provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
48.14
Paul White flicks a high ball forward to Alec Sullivan who takes it down. Alec Sullivan shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Neil Law!
55.35
Scott McCoist knocks the ball forward to Alex Sottil. Alex Sottil knocks the ball forward to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Law with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
60.48
1-2Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with David Mcinnes replacing Richard Johnstone and Richard Hendry replacing Neil Gemmell .
61.58
1-2Bakary Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson puts a great ball through. Gary Greig runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.18
David Souness sees Carl Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Godber sees Gary Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.16
David Souness threads the ball through to Carl Godber. Carl Godber decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Godber sees Garry Henderson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Garry Henderson shoots from just inside the box but somehow Callum Hutchison manages to keep it out.
73.22
Dominic Hendry hits a low pass to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.46
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Matt Niven .
78.52
Dominic Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White makes a simple pass to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin McStay.
79.38
With imagination, Carl Benali laces a weighted ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Elliott.
85.43
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward to Gary Greig who brings the ball under control. Gary Greig plays a one-two with Garry Henderson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.16
Andy McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Gavin McStay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gavin McStay flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson collects the pass. Garry Henderson runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Garry Henderson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
28.2%
43.6%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Sullivan of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Hutchison (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Craig Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Sottil (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul White (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Sullivan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Neil Gemmell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Richard Johnstone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Hendry (MID) | 6 | |